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Removals to Dewsbury
Are you looking to relocate to Dewsbury? 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 Dewsbury 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 Dewsbury. 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
Why Move to Dewsbury
Dewsbury is a historic market and minster town that lies on the eastern edge of the Pennine Hills. It was once a thriving hub for the textile industry but nowadays, it has reverted to being a charming and traditional market town boasting fine examples of Victorian architecture.
Very scenic, the town sits in an area dominated by hills, and spectacular vistas right alongside the River Calder.
9 miles from Leeds and Huddersfield and 6 miles from Wakefield, Dewsbury has become a popular commuter town on the Huddersfield railway line, as well as being in close proximity to the M1 and M62 motorways a route to the busy M1 motorway.
The Dewsbury market is the busiest in Yorkshire and has several times won the award of “Britain’s Best Market”, with people travelling from far and wide to attend.
The cost of living is said to be cheaper here, and housing costs are amongst the lowest in England, with the average cost to purchase a property standing at £146,937 in June 2020.
Dewsbury town centre has witnessed a revival in recent times including much urban regeneration which has led to its development as a major retail and commercial centre for the area. More changes are on the way. £200 million has been ear marked for a ten-year revitalisation plan which aims to create an even more family-friendly, active, and accessible attractive town centre for all to enjoy.
Schools & Education
The vast majority of schools in the area perform very well, which is always a relief when you are relocating with your family.
For younger children, the best primaries in Dewsbury are the Ofsted “outstanding” Hopton Primary School and Crowlees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior & Infant School.
For children aged between 11-18 years, the School Guide website reports that the three top secondaries are Heckmindwike Grammar School, Ossett Academy & Sixth Form College and The Mirfield Free Grammar.
Kirklees College is a further education college with two main centres, one in Dewsbury and the other in Huddersfield. As well as offering a good selection of FE, HE courses and apprenticeships to young adults, it also provides courses for learners aged 19+.
Things to do in Dewsbury
The whole region of West Yorkshire is awash with interesting and fun things to do, see and visit.
In Dewsbury there are some very noteworthy attractions, here is just a snippet of what you can discover:
Crow Nest Golf Club – https://www.crownestgolf.co.uk
Dewsbury Bus Museum – www.dewsburybusmuseum.org/
Dewsbury Sports Centre – https://www.swimming.org/poolfinder/pools
Ponderosa Zoo – www.ponderosa-centre.co.uk
Dewsury Country Park – https://www.touristplaces.uk
Dewsbury Minster – https://dewsburyteamparish.org.uk
There are also some more excellent activities to visit outside of Dewsbury:
Property prices
With an extremely diverse housing market, you are sure to find something in Dewsbury which suits your taste as well as your budget.
Whilst there is a good selection of newer homes available, the area is dotted with plenty of characterful homes from quaint workers cottages to redeveloped mills. Many of areas which were once run down have been revived and are now enjoying a new lease of life.
There are several sought after areas across the town with Sprinkwell being particularly desirable. This neighbourhood sits close to the town centre, has a range of amenities including local shops, train station, bus routes and the motorway network. A one bedroom flat here can cost as little as £55,000.
The average cost of a detached home is currently £216,869. A semi-detached will cost an average of £175,923, a terraced property £123,613 and flats sell for an average of £98,124.
Popular Places to Live near Dewsbury
- Wakefield
- Morley
- Batley
- Brighouse
- Wyke
- Birstall
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