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Removals to Kettering
Are you looking to relocate to Kettering? 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 Kettering 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 Kettering. 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 Us
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 265 specialist vehicles, full trained and security cleared removals staff and 19 storage locations across the UK.
Why Move to Kettering?
The characterful and traditional market town of Kettering is mainly situated on the west side of the River Ise, a tributary of the River Nene.
Falling within the county of Northamptonshire, the town is in a largely rural region packed full of charming villages and open green spaces.
During the 10th Century Kettering was called Cytringan, Kyteringas and Keteiringan. Its translation means “the place (or territory) of Ketter’s people (or kinsfolk)”.
Nowadays Kettering has become a busy major county hub due to its close proximity to the A14 providing access to major roads such as the M1, M6, and the A1. Whilst its almost 60,000 residents enjoy a high standard of living.
The town also provides a direct rail service into London St Pancras station (55 minutes). Plus, it has the advantage of having five large UK airports all within a two hours’ drive.
It is this very connectivity which makes it so attractive. Many have moved into the area taking advantage of the affordable property prices, whilst utilising the excellent transport links to more expensive cities it provides.
The town centre is well serviced by major retail chains and the pedestrianized town centre has recently been redeveloped to offer a popular and attractive cultural area.
Kettering Borough is a fast-growing area, and its local council is busy with plans to further develop the town and build ever more homes to cater for the influx of new residents eager to reside in this attractive, well-appointed town.
Kettering Schools & Education
Schooling is of a good standard in Kettering with most primary schools now being scored by Ofsted as ‘well above national average’ or ‘ exceptional’.
Of the numerous primary schools, St Andrew’s Church of England Primary School, St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, St Mary’s Church of England Voluntary Aided and Grange Primary Academy have all been inspected and found to be “good” says Ofsted.
The four secondary schools located in the town are Bishop Stopford School, Kettering Science Academy, Kettering Buccleuch Academy and Southfield School for Girls.
Both the Kettering Science Academy and Kettering Buccleuch Academy have become academies in recent years and both academies are joined to separate primary schools to allow for an easier transition from Key Stage 2 to Key Stage 3.
The Bishop Stopford School was rated as “outstanding” following its last Ofsted inspection.
Tresham College of Further and Higher Education is a popular choice with older children who have completed secondary education. Ofsted graded the college as “good” across all areas inspected.
Kettering is situated near the well-established University of Northampton. The university offers a good mix of both full and part time courses and in 2017, was awarded Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF).
Things to do in Kettering
Having something nearby to do in your spare time is important. No matter what you enjoy doing in your “out of work time”, Kettering pretty much has it covered.
Here are some of the most popular visitor attractions in the area:
Boughton House – http://www.boughtonhouse.co.uk
Twywell Hills and Dales – https://thelandtrust.org.uk
Kids Play – https://www.wherekidsplay.co.uk/
Legacy Leisure Centre – https://www.leisurecentre.com
Alfred East Art Gallery – https://www.kettering.gov.uk
Once you have exhausted all that the town has to offer, you will find that the rest of Northampton also has plenty of things to do and see:
Kettering Property
It is difficult to pigeonhole property styles in and around the town because it very much offers a little of everything.
Home to both new and old buildings, sometimes very close together, gives it an eclectic haphazard feel in places.
Popular and sought-after properties such as traditional Victorian and Edwardian terraced homes are mainly situated within walking distance to the town centre and railway station.
Alternatively new builds on the outskirts offer modern homes decorated in the latest fashion, popular with many buyers.
Neighbouring villages surrounding Kettering are easily accessed and are very picturesque and also feature many period properties.
As for prices, you can expect to pay an average of £385,000 for a detached home, £248,000 for a semi, £205,000 for a terraced property and £140,000 for an apartment.
The average price paid for a home currently stands at a very affordable £246,988, this is according to Zoopla’s latest statistics.
Popular Places to Live near Kettering
- Rothwell
- Corby
- Wellingborough
- Market Harborough
- Desborough
- Great Oakley
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