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Sheffield Removals Company for the Local Area
Our teams across the UK are able to pack your valuable, fragile and bulky furniture.
We use a modern range of environmentally friendly, purpose-made packing materials and can pack everything for you prior to your move.
Our bespoke services include all china and glassware to be wrapped in special paper and then packed in double-thickness cartons, furniture wrapped in bubble blanket for extra protection, and items requiring specialist care such as antiques, packed in made-to-measure wooden crates.
We can also offer an unpacking service to unpack your belongings onto flat surfaces and dispose of all packing materials.
You may find you need to store some or all of your possessions prior to moving home, or whilst you arrange for work to be carried out on your new home.
We have 19 storage locations throughout the UK all providing secure storage in personal dedicated storage containers.
All our warehouses are clean, dry, secure and accredited to European standard BS EN 14873.
About Us
White & Company has 16 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 Sheffield?
Known as the ‘Steel City’ due to its leading role in the production of steel, like many industrial cities in the North, Sheffield suffered economically as a result of a decline in these industries in the late 1970s and 1980s.
The 21st century has bared witness to an upturn in fortunes however with an extensive redevelopment programme which aims to see the city rid itself of its gritty industrial image to reposition itself as a modern cosmopolitan city and UK technology hub.
Located in the eastern foothills of the Pennines and the valleys of the River Don, Sheffield is in a perfect location to enjoy the great outdoors.
A green, modern cityscape is set against the stunning backdrop of the Peak District National Park and is home to more than 250 parks, woodlands and gardens to enjoy.
As the third largest city in the UK by population, the city of Sheffield itself plays host to a thriving cultural scene, boasting some of the greatest names in theatre and the arts.
The city is heralded as being behind the pioneering ‘New Yorkshire’ music movement with saw many great bands emerge during the early noughties, most notably the Arctic Monkeys.
The Crucible theatre is also widely renowned for having hosted the World Snooker Championships since 1977.
Sheffield’s gross value added (GVA) has increased by 60% since 1997 and the city has experienced the highest growth of any city in the Yorkshire and Humber region.
In a recent poll conducted by TripAdvisor, Sheffield was also named the UK’s best value city.
Purchasing power from competitive wages far outstrips that of those living in the capital and even those in other former industrial cities.
Surveys also reveal the city to be voted the friendliest and safest city in the UK, which combined with the excellent educational opportunities make it an excellent choice for families.
With a vibrant nightlife championed by a large student population, industrial heritage to explore in abundance and countryside escapes on your doorstop, there is truly something for everyone in Sheffield.
Sheffield Schools & Education
There are plenty of options for schooling in Sheffield with 26 secondary schools and 131 primary schools.
There’s an independent school in the form of Mylnhurst Preparatory School & Nursery, as well as various different faith schools.
Ofsted have stated that the vast majority of Sheffield schools deliver a good or outstanding education.
According to the School Guide, the three best primary schools are Porter Croft C of E Primary Academy, Sharrow Nursery, Infant and Junior School and Anns Grove Primary School.
The best secondary schools are Sheffield High School for Girls, Birkdale School and Tapton School.
More information on researching and finding schools in the Sheffield area, take a look at the School Guide website.
Working in Sheffield
The 21st century has seen extensive redevelopment in Sheffield with new housing developments, shopping centres and office complexes providing much needed jobs in the area.
The economy has experienced steady growth averaging around 5% annually.
Around half of the jobs are currently in the public sector with the city council, universities and hospitals some of the main sources of employment.
The private sector is also thriving and frequently recruits for customer service, sales, IT and administration positions.
The city’s main source of employment is retail and is home to many High Street and department stores as well as designer boutiques. This is closely followed by human health and manufacturing.
Sheffield should not be mistaken as a small player in the national economy.
The city is home to a number of big companies, including the recently privatised Royal Mail, global banking group, HSBC and household and car insurer, Aviva.
You might even be surprised to smell Oreas or Liquorice Allsorts from your windows with international food manufacturer, Mondelez International also located in the Yorkshire city.
Sheffield Property
Property prices in Sheffield are very reasonable compared with the rest of the UK. From student flats in Crookes to large family detached properties in Hallam, there is a wide variety of housing available in Sheffield.
As uncertainty surrounding Brexit impacts the financial services industries, many families are cashing out of London and relocating themselves to the Yorkshire countryside.
Prices are expected to creep up slightly in Sheffield and the other major Yorkshire city of Leeds, so now could be a good time to move.
The city centre has lots of fully furnished apartments in around Moor Market which is perfect for those working in the city centre who love the hustle and bustle of city life.
For a more idyllic countryside retreat, an affluent suburb getting a lot attention just 3 miles west of the city is Fulwood.
Fulwood has proven popular with families and young professionals because of its beautiful greenery, fantastic local pubs and closeness to the countryside with the Peak District right on your doorstop.
Popular Places to Live Near Sheffield
- Aston
- Barlborough
- Barlow
- Baslow
- Bolsterstone
- Bradfield
- Bradway
- Bramley
- Cawthorne
- Coal Aston
- Dronfield
- Ecclesfield
- Eckington
- Edale
- Eyam
- Grindleford
- Hathersage
- Holmesfield
- Hope
- Killamarsh
- Mosborough
- Oughtibridge
- Renishaw
- Ridgeway
- Stannington
- Treeton
- Whiston
- Wingerworth
- Woodhouse
- Wortley
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