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Removals to Rotherham
Are you looking to relocate to Rotherham? 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 Rotherham 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 of your effects also.
We have 19 storage facilities across the UK, offering clean, modern, easily accessible storage provision.
We serve many towns around Rotherham. To find out more about how we can get your dream move underway don’t hesitate to give us a call today for a free home survey and quotation.
About Us
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’re moving.
Through hard work, commitment and excellent service, we are now one of the industry’s largest removal companies.
We have 265 specialist vehicles, full trained and security cleared removals staff and 19 storage locations across the UK.
Why Move to Rotherham?
Located on the banks of the River Don, Rotherham is the largest town within the Sheffield Urban Area. Much of the local historic coal, iron and steel industries which flourished in the 1800s and into the early 19th Century are now much diminished and have been replaced by thriving and vibrant light and service industries.
Huge business investments in Rotherham have helped to create plenty of jobs, ranging from food manufacturing and healthcare to technology and retail.
There are many opportunities to gain employment in Rotherham related to areas of potential future growth, such as advanced manufacturing, energy, and environmental positions.
Rotherham’s proximity to an international airport, the main M1 and M18, and the large city of Sheffield being only six miles away means that commuting to and from Rotherham is easy. Additionally, the high-speed capital rail links make it even easier to access other towns and cities across the region too.
Surrounding the town is a beautiful countryside and offers a contemporary lifestyle with excellent leisure facilities and large retail outlets. Its compact centre means that visitors and locals have access to a mix of high street favourites, independent shops, cafes and bars, as well as an award-winning Tuesday street market.
Things to do in Rotherham
Rotherham’s historic town centre provides residents with several public squares, the perfect setting for a few hours retail therapy, and a selection of cafes, restaurants and bars to relax in while you shop.
There is plenty of history to discover too. Rotherham Minster was built during the 15th century on the site of an earlier Saxon Church. The 180ft spire, topped with its 7ft gilded weathervane, has risen above the town for over 500 years.
Clifton Park Museum has been redeveloped with the help of a £3 million grant. It documents the towns history over many years, offering a chance to find out about how people lived through the ages. It features the latest in high tech displays and interactive exhibits.
A little further afield, there is ready access to the well-known Peak District National Park, the Pennines, Yorkshire Dales, coastal resorts and many other historic cities and sites.
The Tourist Information Centre in Rotherham is a great place to start when you are planning a day out in and around the town.
Visit their web site below for more inspiration:
Rotherham Schools & Education
Many of the town’s primaries have been graded as “Good” by Ofsted including Meadow View Primary School, Rosehill Junior and St Bede’s Catholic Primary. Both Flanderwell Primary School and St Alban’s CofE Primary School were graded as “outstanding”.
Of the 16 secondaries, one of the best is Wickersley School and Sports College, which was given an “outstanding” rating by Ofsted. It also reported that 84% of students of its students achieved 5+ A*-C GCSEs or equivalent including English and Maths GCSEs.
Higher education is provided by Dearne Valley College (further education college), Rotherham College of Arts and Technology (further education college) and Thomas Rotherham College (16–19 academy).
The closest university is Sheffield University. A multi-campus university predominantly over two campus areas and organised into five academic faculties. It ranks among the top 10 of UK universities for research grant funding and number one in the UK for income and investment in engineering research.
Property Prices in Rotherham
As a popular residential area, Rotherham has a wide range of property types available with beautiful Victorian properties lining streets in Moorgate to cottages and conversions in nearby neighbourhoods of Micklebring and Hooton Roberts.
In terms of property types and costs, flats in Rotherham sold for an average of £115,333 and terraced houses for £93,282.
The average cost of a home in Rotherham is £155,261; this is £48,582 cheaper when compared to Sheffield. The most expensive homes are located on Seldgate Lane, where you can expect to pay over £670,000.
For those looking to purchase a new build, there are three locations around the town offering a selection of homes. Prices range from £115,000 for a two bedroomed semi-detached up to £362,992 for a large four bedroomed house.
Popular Places to Live near Rotherham
- Aston
- Billingley
- Brampton
- Brinsworth
- Cadeby
- Catcliffe
- Chapeltown
- Conisbrough
- Denaby Main
- Elsecar
- Goldthorpe
- Harlington & Barnburgh
- High Melton
- Hooton Roberts
- Kilnhurst
- Kimberworth
- Letwell
- Mexborough
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