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Removals to Redbridge
Are you looking to relocate to Redbridge? Moving home is not something we do on a regular basis with there often being a few years between each move.
As such, we can often lose sight of the number of belongings we accumulate on the way and come time to relocate there is lots to organise.
This is where enlisting the services of a reliable removals company is crucial. White & Company are a family-owned business with over 150 years’ servicing the Redbridge community.
We offer a tailor made, reliable and professional service at a competitive price. Our trained crews have tackled all sorts of challenges and can wrap, pack, and transport your personal belongings with minimum fuss and delay.
Should you require it, White & Company can offer storage of some or all your effects also. We have 19 storage facilities across the UK, offering clean, modern, easily accessible storage provision.
We serve many towns around Redbridge. To find out more about how we can get your dream move underway do not hesitate to give us a call today for a free home survey and quotation.
About White & Company
White & Company has 19 branches located across the UK from the Channel Islands to Scotland and a network of industry partners. This extensive relocation network allows us to provide the perfect removal solutions no matter where you are moving.
Through hard work, commitment, and excellent service, we are now one of the industry’s largest removal companies. We have 256 specialist vehicles, full trained and security cleared removals staff and 19 storage locations across the UK.
Why Move to Redbridge?
Redbridge is a district of Ilford. Located within the larger London Borough of Redbridge a low-key leafy borough, which, in the past according to the Office of National Statistics, has the capitals most satisfied residents.
The name comes from a bridge over the River Roding which was demolished in 1921. The bridge was made of red brick, unlike other bridges in the area, which were made of white stone.
A well-connected suburban locality, just 20 minutes from London central, Redbridge is just close enough to enjoy London’s city centre sights while offering a selection of its own.
Home to 14 conservation areas, parks and woodland areas. The close-knit local community ensures that there is always something going on.
Meanwhile, retail opportunities in the borough are mostly focused around a number of shopping centres, most notably The Exchange and East Shopping Centre, both in Ilford.
With the average cost of a property coming in at £490,287, it is place in London where you can actually afford to buy a home.
Redbridge has a young and well-educated population, and at 50% it boasts the highest proportion of millennials in London.
The borough is also forecast to experience one of the highest rates of population growth over the next decade, which will be boosted further by the arrival of the Elizabeth line (Crossrail).
Redbridge manages to more than cover most people’s wish list requirements. Top quality schools, better than adequate facilities and then add the relatively affordable housing to the mix and it’s clear why the borough is a real hotspot for families and retired couples.
Redbridge Schools & Education
Redbridge Council is the Local Education Authority for the region and education standards are historically extremely good.
The Borough as a whole had the accolade of sending more young people to university than any other borough in the country in both 2011 and 2012.
GCSE and A Level results are consistently higher than the Country’s average. A 2017 report by Trust for London and the New Policy Institute found that Redbridge has the highest proportion of 19-year-olds with Level 3 qualifications (equivalent to an A Level) of any London borough.
Best performing primaries who have been awarded the highest judgement by Ofsted – Redbridge Primary, Highlands Primary School and Nightingale Primary School.
Best Secondaries include – Valentines High School and Wanstead High School
Catering for further education aged students, the borough of Redbridge has two local colleges, New City College and Redbridge Institute of Adult Education.
New City College (NCC) has two sites in Ilford, one in the town centre and another next to King George Hospital. The largest college in east London providing the local community with a large choice of courses.
Things to do in Redbridge
Redbridge has a number of sports and leisure facilities more than enough to cover every sporting interest.
Wansted Leisure Centre, Willesden Sport Centre and Mayfield Leisure Centre & Pool pretty much cover every base from football and rugby pitches to basketball and tennis courts. Plus, Mayfield has a new 25 metre, six-lane swimming pool.
Thrill seekers can enjoy time at Redbridge Cycling Centre. A great facility for cyclists of all abilities, from families to competitive riders. The Centre has purpose-built road, BMX & off-road tracks.
For something a little less energetic, The Roding Valley Way is a designated walking and cycling route following the River Roding from Roding Valley station to Ilford in Greater London. It is a nice trail on mainly traffic free paths, so it is suitable for anyone looking for an easy cycle ride or pleasant stroll.
Local retail opportunities abound, with dozens of stores including Debenhams, TK Maxx, New Look and H&M, The Exchange Ilford is the leading shopping mall in the area. The three-level shopping centre next to Ilford Train Station also has seven food and drink outlets, plus the Pirate Cove mini-train, perfect for tots that need entertaining.
Redbridge Drama Centre host classes, a youth theatre and regular music and dance performances, whilst the Kenneth More Theatre in Ilford offers a wide range of both professional and amateur productions.
Redbridge Property
Having access to reasonably prices property, at least for London, Redbridge has become increasingly sought after.
The bonus of the new Crossrail link for those who already live in the district is that values will most assuredly be rising, getting in now before they do could save you thousands.
What should you budget for if you are considering purchasing a home in Redbridge?
It will of course depend both on the size of home you require and where it sits within the district.
As a guide, for a one-bedroom home prices begin at £164,286, two bedrooms £341,623, three bedrooms £544,035 and four bedrooms and over you can expect to pay from £700,00 upwards.
The letting market is rather hectic. Zoopla have 1438 homes for rent within Redbridge.
If you widen your search just one mile outside the district this rises to 2883, so there is an immense choice of properties to be had.
Again, as a guide you can expect to have to pay an average of £1302pcm. One bed lets start at £788 up to £2644pcm for a four-bed family sized property.
Considered to be sought after roads include Chelmsford Gardens, Rochester Gardens and Stonehall Avenue. However, prices rise substantially in these hot spots and properties sell from around £750,000.
Stats as per Zoopla June 2021
Popular Places to Live near Redbridge
- Ilford
- Barking
- Dagenham
- Hornchurch
- Loughton
- Romford
What Others Say…
Wayne Middleton and Brian Witherford were professional and extremely helpful. Did a brilliant job. Would recommend Whites to anyone. Thanks very much.
Have used this company regularly for 5 years including my time in the armed forces. They are professional and efficient. Will use them again on our next move.
The move went very smoothly and they were very polite.
 A very smooth move by White and Co. The team worked very hard and were polite, professional and helpful.
