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Removals to Ashington
Are you looking to relocate to Ashington? 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 Ashington 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 Ashington. 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 Ashington?
Ashington is located in southeast Northumberland, which is a largely urban area adjacent to the wonderful City of Newcastle, known for its buzzing nightlife and cultural attractions.
Home to a population of approximately 30,000, it its heyday Ashington was considered the centre of the coal mining industry.
Nowadays plenty of locals work in the larger towns and cities in the region, particularly Newcastle. However, the new Wansbeck General Hospital, on the outskirts of the town also offers plenty of employment opportunities.
One of the largest towns in Northumberland, Ashington sits in a very favourable locale just 3 miles from the east coast and just a 30-minute drive to the edge of the Northumberland National Park.
Residents have all the modern conveniences close by such as a good range of shops, a large library, a leisure centre, and access to plenty of its own green spaces.
The Wansbeck Riverside Country Park, Queen Elizabeth II Country Park at Woodhorn and Riverside Park provide an assortment of peaceful riverside settings and woodlands in which to relax or take walks.
Being situated near the coast, it is just a short journey to reach several picturesque beaches such as Druridge Bay and Cresswell.
Market day is Tuesday and is located in the centre of town. Open from 9-3.30pm there are over 30 stalls plus vans to choose from. Everything from fruit and veg, seasonal plants, clothes, haberdashery, toys and produce.
Ashington certainly provides those who live here with all that it necessary to enjoy a good quality of life with the additional benefit of having a large city close by for both work and entertainment purposes.
Ashington Schools & Education
The previous system of first school, middle school and high school used in Ashington was phased out relatively recently and he current education system is now more in-line with the rest of the UK. Children attend primary school until they are 11 years whereupon they move up to secondary school.
Ofsted has very highly rated several primaries, among them Stakeford Primary School, St Aidan’s Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School and Ringway Primary School.
Unfortunately, Ashington Academy and NCEA Duke’s Secondary School did not perform particularly well in their most recent inspections, however, both schools are making good progress in redressing their shortcomings.
Cleaswell Hill School is a special school for children aged 5 to 16 years. The school provides education for 110 pupils, the majority of whom have moderate learning difficulties. Ofsted rated the school with its highest grading of “outstanding”.
Northumberland College (formerly, Ashington Technical College) is the main further education provider in the town, and offers A levels, NVQs, vocational courses and various evening classes.
Things to do in Ashington
If you are planning a day of fun, there is all sorts of interesting things to do close to the town and in the wider county of Northumberland.
For your information, here are some of the attractions you might want to explore:
Ashington Community Woodland – www.ashingtontowncouncil.gov.uk
Woodhorn Museum – https://museumsnorthumberland.org.uk
Newbiggin Maritime Centre – www.newbigginmaritimecentre.org.uk
Northumberland National Park – https://www.northumberlandnationalpark.org.uk
Cresswell Beach – www.thebeachguide.co.uk
Banana Beach Play Centre – https://restaurantguru.com
Ashington Property
The local housing market offers a wide variety of homes as well as values.
Prices are rising fast across Ashington. In the last 12 months they have increased by almost 11%.
Buyers new to Ashington will be pleased to note that the average cost of a home is only £121,252 and the average price actually paid is just a tad lower at £120,982.
As a guide, in terms of property types, flats in Ashington sold for an average of £72,680 and terraced houses for £83,272. This is according to the current Zoopla estimates.
If you are interested in purchasing a brand-new property, Ashington has two sites to choose from. Between them, Persimmon Homes and Gleeson are selling an assortment of homes; three and four bedrooms properties with a starting price of £150,950.
Visit Zoopla for further information:
Stats as per Zoopla – July 2021
Popular Places to Live near Ashington
- Morpeth
- Bedlington
- Blyth
- Cresswell
- Newcastle-upon-Tyne
- Pegswood
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.
