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Removals to Stevenage
Are you looking to relocate to Stevenage? 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 145 years’ servicing the Stevenage 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 Stevenage. 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 250 specialist vehicles, full trained and security cleared removals staff and 19 storage locations across the UK.
Our Mission Statement
“To continue the traditions founded in 1871 by providing the quality expected by our clients; backed up by superb packing materials, highly trained crews, effective management and a genuine commitment to customer care and the environment.”
Rest assured you can trust White & Company to take care of your personal effects with care and respect from collection to delivery.
Why Move to Stevenage?
A relatively large town, Stevenage sits in the county of Hertfordshire. It is located to the east of junctions 7 and 8 of the A1(M), between the Garden Cities of Letchworth and Welwyn. With capital city of London only around 30 miles away it is a fantastic hub for commuters.
Stevenage occupies a unique place in British social history as the first of the post-war New Towns to be built in 1946 when the population rocketed from roughly 7,000 to around 80,000.
As a result, the town as it is today is roughly divided into two separate characters, the ‘Old Town’ and ‘New Town’ houses in both areas are in high demand.
Home to a wide range of residents in terms of age and culture, Stevenage is suitable for both young professional who commute into London and families, drawn here by its many good schools.
Outdoor spaces are in abundance and there are plenty of entertainment options too with a good range of supermarkets, sporting opportunities and places to eat and drink.
Located just under 2 miles away is Westgate Shopping Centre where you will find High Street names such as River Island, Miss Selfridge, and Dorothy Perkins
Although Stevenage has seen lots of change over the years, it is still evolving. A 20-year programme worth £1bn, is already in progress in the town. Major commercial and residential developments and the transformation of the existing town centre and the surrounding area all aims to deliver new streets, facilities and much more for residents and visitors alike.
Stevenage Schools & Education
Education is always an important factor to consider when buying a new home if you are moving with children. You will want to ensure that you are close to a good school.
Stevenage has around 23 primary schools with a variety of others situated in the surrounding villages of Aston, Benington, Walkern, Datchworth.
Older children are well catered for with four secondary schools within a two-mile radius the town centre. Notable secondaries include Marriotts School and Barclay Academy both were rated as “good” by Ofsted.
North Hertfordshire College provides HE education. An occupationally focussed institution, with campuses in Stevenage, Hitchin and Letchworth it delivers full and part-time programmes in a huge range of sectors and occupational areas. NHC is graded ‘Good with Outstanding features’ by Ofsted.
Things to do in Stevenage
Meeting new people when you move can be a challenge and its often by joining local clubs or societies and assisting with charity work that you are able to make new friends.
Stevenage provides a wealth of interesting things to get involved with whatever your hobbies or interests may be. Living here offers a wide choice for active people such as Cricket Clubs, Football Clubs, Golf Clubs, Sports Clubs, Sports Clubs.
Fairlands Valley Park is certainly the jewel in Stevenage’s crown. The 120 acres of parkland in the heart of the town provides extensive leisure facilities for all. The Park is renowned for its wide range of water sports facilities, with sailing, windsurfing, angling, kayaking and dragon boating all taking place on the Main Lake.
Stevenage Leisure Park is home to a variety of popular dining, leisure and fitness activities for the whole family. It features a range of popular bars and restaurants, an Imax cinema and has over 1,200 free parking spaces.
Historical Knebworth House and Park sit on Stevenage’s doorstep. The country house that has been the residence for the Lytton family since 1490. The theatrical Victorian Tudor Revival facade encloses a much older house, built from red brick and dating back to the 16th century.
For more ideas on what to see and do, visit:
http://www.stevenage.org.uk/tourist-information/
Stevenage Property
Whilst Stevenage has very favourable travel connections and sits close to the city and other larger towns, its property prices are not as high as you would expect. The average cost for a home here is £320,838 which is noticeably cheaper than many of its neighbours such as Hitchin and Knebworth.
The most desirable roads are Rectory Lane and Chancellors Park. There is, however, a large selection of properties across the town to suit all buyers’ and tenants’ budgets.
You can expect to pay £530,000 for a detached home, £279,000 for a terrace and two-bedroom apartments start from £77,000.
For those choosing to rent, there are 68 homes on the rental market with an average price of £962pcm.
Popular Places to Live near Stevenage
- Knebworth
- Hitchin
- Letchworth Garden City
- Buntingford
- Welwyn Garden City
- Ware
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.
