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Are you looking to relocate to Seaford? 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 151 years’ servicing the Seaford 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 Seaford. 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 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’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.
Top Tips When Moving To Or From Seaford
1 Plan as early as possible and contact a removals company
2 Use a BAR registered removals company
3 Select a removals company that has storage capabilities
4 Check what insurance is required
5 Use a removals company with multiple vehicles
Why Move to Seaford
The East Sussex town of Seaford is one of the South Coasts’ little gems which gives you this very opportunity, an escape from the stresses of living city life. Whilst there are some that would disagree and might prefer relocating to a rural area, living close to the ocean does have a calming effect and can promote better mental health.
Historically, Seaford was one of the main ports serving Southern England, but the town’s fortunes declined due to coastal sedimentation silting up its harbour and persistent raids by French pirates. Seaford’s fortunes were revived in the 19th century with the arrival of the railway connecting the town to Lewes and London when it became a small seaside resort.
The town is packed with charm and appeal it boasts some of the most stunning coastlines in the country, including the chalk landmark of Seaford Head. It has a wonderful clean sweeping four-mile stretch of shingle beach that runs between Newhaven Harbour and Seaford Head. Manned by lifesavers the beach is particularly ideal for families.
Many activities are centred around the shoreline, where you can take part in fishing, sailing, diving paddle boarding, and all manner of water-based sports. The bonus for those who live here today is that Seaford presents itself as an attractive candidate for commuters. London can be reached within an hour and a half, and many local people travel to the nearby larger settlements of Eastbourne (9 miles away) and Brighton (12 miles away) for employment.
What is more, Seaford’s property market is much more reasonably priced than many of its East Sussex contemporaries. For those searching pastures anew, Seaford is a place that appeals to all old and young. It gives you both practicality and is easy on the eye.
Schools & Education
Education provision will be a major consideration for those moving with young children.
You will need to apply for a school place via East Sussex Council. The site offers plenty of helpful information regarding local schools.
State schools that perform well include the High Cliff Academy for 3-11 years, awarded an “outstanding” rating by Ofsted.
Cuckmere House School for 6-16 years is an all-boy school and has also been awarded the highest rating of “outstanding”.
Seaford has only one state-run secondary school, Seaford Head School. An Academy converter It has around 1300 students. Last inspected by Ofsted in September 2017, it was described as an “outstanding school”.
St. John’s School is a special school. Charity-based, it provides education, care and therapy for children and young people with complex behaviours from 7-25 years.
Private education is available as well via the Compass Community School which sits on the outskirts of Seaford.
Northease Manor School is another popular independent which takes children from 7-to 19.
A special school that caters to specific learning difficulties including dyslexia, dyspraxia, and dyscalculia; also ADD and social communication difficulties.
Things to do in Seaford
Relaxing and enjoying time away from work makes a huge difference.
Whatever you like to do in your spare time, Seaford is sure to provide you with something that appeals.
The obvious way to spend your downtime here is by the seaside. Seaford definitely supplies everything you need for a great day out on the beach.
However, the town is also surrounded on three sides by the South Downs National Park.
The newest of the UK’s 15 National Parks, the South Downs is home to a number of globally important habitats, including lowland heath, described as rarer than rainforest.
For those to get a great deal of pleasure walking, The South Downs Way is one of 15 National Trails. However, it is the only National Trail to lie entirely within a National Park
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Property prices
Seaford offers great value for money when it comes to purchasing a home.
The town’s average house prices are much cheaper than nearby Brighton, coming in at £396,070 to the city’s £450,779.
105 properties sit on Seaford’s open market currently.
It is no surprise that the town attracts a lot of retirement buyers so there is a good selection of homes aimed specifically at the over 55’s. Prices start at £77,000.
Two-bedroom flats can be purchased for £210,000 some of which are located overlooking Seaford’s beautiful Bay.
Family homes are always in demand no matter where you are relocating to. As many as half of the homes for sale in the town are three bedrooms or larger, with the cost of a three-bed property beginning at £350,000.
Occupying a waterfront location along Marine Parade is a 9-bedroom detached home, Seaford’s most expensive property, coming in at a cool £2,000.000.
Stats as per Zoopla
Popular Places to Live near Seaford
- Newhaven
- Eastbourne
- Brighton
- Polegate
- Lewes
- Hailsham
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.
