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Removals to Buxton
Are you looking to relocate to Buxton? 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 Buxton 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 Buxton. 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.
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 are moving.
Through hard work, commitment, and excellent service, we are now one of the industry’s largest removal companies. We have 257 specialist vehicles, full trained and security cleared removals staff and 19 storage locations across the UK.
Why Move to Buxton
The highest town in the UK with an elevation of around 1,000 feet above sea level, Buxton is featured regularly on the Sunday Times best places to live in the UK list.
Buxton is known as “the portal to the Peak District National Park” and it is also famous for its natural spring water and classical architecture.
The Romans founded this popular town, but it was the fifth Duke of Devonshire who put the town on the map with development in the 18th century. Many areas of the town were modelled on Bath in Somerset.
Built on the River Wye, and overlooked by Axe Edge Moor, Buxton has a history as a spa town due to its geothermal spring which rises at a constant temperature of 28 °C. Buxton’s bottled water is a well-known brand and sold all over the UK.
Buxton offers a wealth of independent and high street shopping opportunities and a varied choice of cafés, bars and restaurants.
Residents are continually entertained by a year-round programme of fairs and markets.
Head to the Springs Shopping Centre, the atmospheric Cavendish Arcade in the old Hot Baths, under The Arches of an old mill or up to Higher Buxton for a traditional market town experience.
The towns’ central location makes it a great base for commuting around the region. There are seven towns and cities within an hour’s drive, and it is only 45-minutes to Manchester Airport.
Convenient, attractive and plenty to do and see, a location which suits almost everyone’s essential requirements.
Buxton Schools & Education
Finding suitable education for your children will not prove too difficult no matter what age. Buxton has access to some particularly good schools.
There are two infant schools, 4 primaries, 2 high schools and a good choice of colleges and higher education facilities.
Old Sams Farm Independent School is a private senior school for pupils aged 11-16. It provides full-time education for pupils who have social, emotional, and mental health difficulties.
The town also hosts a University of Derby campus the university provides over 300 study programmes at undergraduate level, short courses, foundation degrees and postgraduate degrees which cover most academic disciplines.
The Buxton & Leek College formed by the August 2012 merger of the university with Leek College is also situated in the town.
Things to do in Buxton
Often referred to as the Festival Town or the cultural capital of the Peak District, Buxton has an annual programme of festivals and events to attend.
As well as hosting films, concerts, plays and comedy, the opera house venue and the adjoining Pavilion Arts Centre are the base for the Buxton’s International Festival usually held in July.
Other popular festivals include the Festival Fringe, Buxton Food Festival and Buxton Military Tattoo.
Other places and attractions to explore are:
Buxton Museum & Art Gallery – Discover the archaeology, geology, art, and history of the Peak District.
Poole’s Cavern – The first “Wonder of the Peak”. This great limestone cavern is one of the finest show caves in England.
St Anne’s Well – A well-known water fountain where you can sample Buxton’s famous mineral water free of charge.
Pavilion Gardens – 23 acres of restored pleasure gardens including lakes, flower beds and shaded walks. And for the young at heart, there is an extensive children’s playpark, adventure playground, outdoor gym equipment and miniature railway.
Located in the heart of the Peak District, Buxton is surrounded by a network of public footpaths, trails and cycle tracks, rock formations for a challenging climb and wildlife just waiting to be discovered.
Buxton Property
Property is well priced, finding a home in the town will not be too difficult.
Although popular with families and retirees, Buxton does have a particularly wide range of first-time buyer properties too.
A two bedroomed apartment can be purchased currently for £88,000. Head to Carlisle Road, West Road and Dale Road for some lower priced homes for sale.
The most expensive properties are to be found in, Wormhill and Brandside here you will find some large period homes from the Georgian and Victorian eras and prices start at £686,000.
As of July 2021, the average price for property in Buxton stands at £245,337. This is a rise in value of 2.54% in the last three months and an incredible rise of 10.26% over the past 12 months.
Popular Places to Live near Buxton
- Fairfield
- Harper Hill
- Macclesfield
- Longor
- Chapel-en-le-Frith
- Tideswell
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.
