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Removals to Haywards Heath
Are you looking to relocate to Haywards Heath? 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 151 years’ servicing the Haywards Heath 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.
We have 19 storage facilities across the UK, offering clean, modern, easily accessible storage provision.
We serve many towns around Haywards Heath. 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 Haywards Heath?
Springing from modest beginnings Haywards Heath, West Sussex is a relatively new town although there is evidence of a settlement in the area as far back as Medieval times.
With the arrival of the London to Brighton Railway in 1841 things began to change and now the town is home to around 25,000.
Situated only 45 minutes from London and 12 miles from Brighton within an easy commute to the wider West Sussex area, the pleasant town of Haywards Heath is perfect for an idyllic family life. Plenty of London’s inhabitants have already been enticed by Hayward Heaths positive attributes, the beautiful countryside of the South Downs, proximity to the south coast and quick links to other larger towns in the region. Plus of course, it’s relatively inexpensive property prices.
You will find a wealth of local amenities, clubs, and societies, including a shopping centre and a leisure centre. Parents have access to a range of schooling options from within the local area. Haywards Heath already enjoys a healthy economy however, as it continues to expand and develop things can only get better.
A proposed joint venture between Kier Properties and Network Rail has just been given the go ahead. The £17 million station improvement scheme will also include improvements to the town centre as well as a new hotel and a branch of Waitrose, boosting the local economy and providing employment.
Haywards Heath Schools & Education
Parents new to the town will find that education standards are more than adequate.
Several Ofsted rated “good” primary schools are available with Blackthorns Community Primary Academy having been awarded the highest accolade of “outstanding”.
Most children filter into the closest secondary school Oathall Community College.
A co-ed mainstream, state funded senior school for 11-16-year olds. At its most recent inspection Ofsted reported that it was a “good” school.
Further Education is catered for by Haywards Heath College. A newly opened FE college, offering A Levels, Applied Generals (BTEC, CAMTEC, WJEC) GCSE’s, Apprenticeships, Professional and ESOL courses.
Things to do in Haywards Heath
There is certainly no shortage of ways to fill your relaxation time in the town itself and the wider county of West Sussex.
Here are a few ideas of what you can see and do within a short distance of Haywards Heath:
Haywards Heath Leisure Centre – https://www.placesleisure.org
Borde Hill Gardens – 200 acres of gardens, woodland, and park – https://www.bordehill.co.uk
Beech Hurst Gardens – Miniature railway, pitch & putt, picnic site and croquet – https://www.parksandgardens.org
Bluebell Railway – https://www.bluebell-railway.co.uk
Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve – The winner of 4 consecutive Green Flag Awards and a great place to take the family for a natural day out in the country – https://www.burgesshill.gov.uk
Wakehurst Place – A 16th-century mansion house and botanic gardens owned by the National Trust and managed by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew covering 2 km² including walled and water gardens, woodland, and wetland conservation areas. – https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Haywards Heath Property
Property styles are as diverse as the town’s population.
From brand new builds to fine Victorian and Edwardian detached houses and a large selection of value for money post WW2 homes, all make for an eclectic mix.
Average house prices at (£466.830) are higher than those in nearby Burgess Hill (£391,734) but are still favourable in comparison to property prices in other towns nearby such as Cuckfield (£531,608) and Lindfield (£532,644).
In terms of property types, flats in Haywards Heath sold for an average of £269,406 and terraced houses for £363,183. These are according to the current Zoopla estimates.
Newer properties can be found at several locations. There are five developments in various stages of completion built by various well-known companies such as Barratt and Linden Homes.
Popular Places to Live Near Haywards Heath
- Burgess Hill
- Horsham
- Cuckfield
- Pease Pottage
- Crawley
- Brighton
- Lewes
- East Grinstead
- Uckfield