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Removals to Sutton Coldfield
Are you looking to relocate to Sutton Coldfield? 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 Sutton Coldfield 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 your effects also. We have 19 storage facilities across the UK, offering clean, modern, easily accessible storage provision.
We serve many towns around Sutton Coldfield. To find out more about how we can get your dream move underway do not hesitate to give us a call today for a free home survey and quotation.
Why Move to Sutton Coldfield?
The Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield has long been one of the most sought-after suburbs in Birmingham.
In 2015, The Times newspaper listed it among the top 20 family-friendly towns and villages in England.
Way back in 1528 King Henry VIII granted Sutton Coldfield a Charter of Incorporation, allowing the town to become a Royal Town.
Historically an affluent town, evidence of which is reflected by Sutton Coldfield’s architecture and the many manors located in the area which were once the abodes of wealthy landowners and merchants.
Sutton also offers everything practical that residents could require to enjoy life to the fullest. A comprehensive shopping centre, wonderful cafés and a mix of restaurants covering all budgets.
There are currently over 22 bars, clubs, and pubs in the town centre so there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy the nightlife.
Much of the region is green belt and given to wide open space. Close to the town is Sutton Park. A 2,400-acre National Nature Reserve and one of the largest urban parks in Europe which has been designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest. The town centre has its own railway station located on the Birmingham ‘Cross City Line’ perfect for those who travel work.
Birmingham centre is 7 miles northeast of the town with Wolverhampton 15 miles west. Both easily commutable destinations by road or rail and there are plenty of other larger towns nearby too such as West Bromwich and Walsall.
As Sutton has expanded over the years, it has become a popular choice for relocation. If you are searching for a home in a pleasant leafy suburb with good travel connections and large swathes of green spaces, this could be the perfect place for you.
Sutton Coldfield Schools & Education
Sutton is also notable for being a great area for families and some of the best schools in the West Midlands are located in the town, including Boldmere Junior School, which was named as one of the top primary schools in the whole of Birmingham in 2016.
Secondary students have access to some very good schools too with some of the best being Bishop Vesey’s Grammar School, The Arthur Terry School, and Highclare School all gaining high percentages of A* – C grades over the past few years. Bishop Vassey also gained the highly sought-after rating of “outstanding” by the government’s education watchdog Ofsted.
Sutton Coldfield College located in north Birmingham is conveniently situated a few minutes from the train station.
The college offers a broad range of A Levels, vocational courses (BTECs), professional courses, apprenticeships, and trailblazers for anyone over the age of 16 and full and part-time courses for adults including Access to Higher Education and university level study.
Things to do in Sutton Coldfield
When you are relocating there are many things to consider; property cost, transport links and schools these are of course always important. However so is access to good leisure opportunities as we all need time to relax.
One of Sutton’s major assets is the impressive Sutton Park. A National Nature Reserve with areas of woodlands, heaths, wetlands, and pools that attract many species of wildlife as well as two million visitors a year.
Cultural hubs in the town range from Highbury Theatre to the impressive, art deco Empire Cinema and both have all sorts of interesting shows and movies held throughout the year.
Ash End House Children’s Farm in Sutton Coldfield is an ideal day out for all the family. There are lots of farm animals to stroke and feed, an indoor Big Play barn and lots of other activities to keep kids entertained even when it’s raining.
Wyndley Leisure Centre is the largest leisure centre of its kind in the Birmingham region and boasts a large swimming pool, a teaching pool, diving boards, 8 lane 400m running track, all weather athletic pitch, sports hall, dance studio, crèche and much more.
The town is just a stone’s throw away from the fantastic facilities in Birmingham city centre. Here you will find the National Sea Life Centre, Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery.
Sutton Coldfield Property
Sutton Coldfield has been named as the 4th least deprived area in the country and house prices can be high making it a haven for house hunters, particularly in the prestigious Four Oaks area.
Being located in an area of green belt land and having a bustling town centre, great local schools, quiet streets, and some amazing houses, it is no surprise that property prices in Sutton Coldfield are some of the highest in Birmingham.
There are 262 homes on the market with an average house price of £386,817, two thirds more expensive than nearby Birmingham’s average of £214,696.
The average price of a detached home is standing at £428,833, with a semi-detached house costing on average £244,280 whilst first time buyers are able to own a one-bedroom home from just £143,129.
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