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Are you looking to relocate to Stafford? Moving home is not something we do regularly 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 so much to organise.
This is where enlisting the services of a reliable removal company is crucial.
White & Company is a family-owned business with over 150 years of service to the Stafford 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 also offer the storage of some or all your effects.
We have 19 storage facilities across the UK, offering clean, modern, easily accessible storage provision.
We serve all towns and villages around Stafford. 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, fully trained and security-cleared removal staff and 19 secure storage locations across the UK.
Why Move to Stafford?
The medieval county town of Stafford is in a convenient central location near the M6 between the historical market town of Eccleshall, and Cannock.
For those considering a move to Stafford, you will find it offers a wide variety of facilities.
Several leisure centres, retail parks, historic sites and plenty of green space all make living here a pleasant experience.
Additionally, it has extremely good travel links which provide an excellent base for commuting in all directions.
Sheffield, Liverpool, Manchester, Wolverhampton, and Birmingham are all well within daily commutable distance from the town. Even London can be reached by rail in just 1½ hours.
The fact that many residents commute for work from Stafford does not mean there is no work to be found closer to home.
Jobs in Stafford are in demand in several areas, including public sector work, heavy electrical engineering, and manufacturing.
As the principal county town, there are also opportunities for employment at Stafford’s MOD site, its hospital, prison, and county council offices.
School provision in the area is superb. Primary, secondary, and independent schools all have fantastic reputations meaning finding a good school for your child shouldn’t be a problem.
Properties across the town are well-priced and there are plenty available.
Whilst Stafford may not be as large as its city neighbours, it has everything you need to enjoy a relaxed lifestyle with lots of things to do and see close by.
All of this without having to spend a small fortune in order to buy a home.
Stafford Schools & Education
If you have children or plan to in the future, the quality of local schools and educational resources is going to interest you.
Stafford benefits from some excellent state and independent schools, with primary, secondary, and independent schools all having very good reputations.
Sought-after local primary schools include Silkmore Primary Academy. The school has around 225 pupil’s boys and girls, between the ages of 2 and 11 years. Last inspected in April 2018, it impressed Ofsted who awarded the school with an “outstanding” rating.
For further information regarding primary education provision visit the Snobe website.
Children filter into one of several state secondaries serving Stafford. Stafford Manor High School, King Edward VI High School and Blessed William Howard Catholic School are all “good” reports Ofsted.
Post 16 education is provided by Stafford College which also delivers some higher education courses on behalf of Staffordshire University, focusing heavily on computing and engineering.
Staffordshire University has a large campus in the east of the town and focuses heavily on computing, engineering, and media technologies (film, music and computer games). It also runs teacher training courses.
Things to do in Stafford
When you are planning a move, it is nice to know what you can expect in the way of entertainment when you have settled in.
Stafford provides a wide assortment of things to do which should satisfy the needs of most.
Stafford Castle. Stafford Castle stands in a commanding position on a ridge overlooking the M6 motorway.
Originally constructed in the 11th Century it has some of the best surviving Norman earthworks in England. A very interesting landmark in the region.
The Great Hall of Shugborough. The Bishops of Lichfield once owned this stately home which is now managed by the National Trust.
The beautiful collection of old buildings is packed with a treasure trove of interesting exhibits and collections.
The stunning landscaped gardens are a delight any time of the year.
Victoria Park and River. There is plenty to do here: a bowling green, a children’s playground, a paddling pool, and a bird aviary, something for everyone.
Walks & Trails. The area is dotted with lots of interesting walking trails. Hanchurch Hills and Milford Common Trails are just two favourites. Many walks cover pathways close to pubs and villages so you can stop along the way for refreshments.
Alton Towers. Just a short drive away from Stafford, Alton Towers makes the ideal location for those seeking the ultimate thrill. The largest theme park in the UK covering 550 acres where the fun never stops.
For more ideas on what to do in Stafford, visit the Enjoy Staffordshire website.
Stafford Property
Homes across the region come in all shapes and sizes whether you intend to buy a home here or rent one.
You will find a nice blend of traditional period terraced homes, larger semi-detached and detached homes, and modern purpose-built flats and apartments.
First-time buyers with growing families, young professionals and retiring pensioners are all catered for.
Lichfield, Burntwood, Cannock, Milford or Brocton are all seen as very nice neighbourhoods.
Several attractive housing developments are still under construction in the area – ensuring sustainable growth for the town into the future.
Plus, houses here are cheaper when compared to Manchester and Birmingham and almost half the price compared to buying a home in London.
No wonder so many city dwellers are leaving the capital and heading to places such as Stafford.
Popular Places to Live near Stafford
- Acton Trussell
- Barlaston
- Brocton
- Burton upon Trent
- Cannock
- Eccleshall
- Gnosall
- Great Haywood
- Hixon
- Little Haywood
- Newcastle-under-Lyme
- Penkridge
- Rugeley
- Shugborough
- Stone
- Telford
- Uttoxeter
- Wedges Mills
- Wheaton Aston
- Wombourne
- Wolverhampton
- Bridgnorth
- Walsall
- Tamworth
- Lichfield
- Burntwood
- Market Drayton
- Newport
- Wem
- Nantwich
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