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Are you looking to relocate to Lincoln? 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 Lincoln 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 Lincoln. 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.
Our Mission Statement
“To continue the traditions founded in 1871 by providing the quality expected by our clients; backed up by superb packing materials, highly trained crews, effective management and a genuine commitment to customer care and the environment.”
Rest assured you can trust White & Company to take care of your personal effects with care and respect from collection to delivery.
Why Move to Lincoln?
A small compact city which is easily walkable
Independent boutique shopping, great arts and culture and a wealth of places to eat and drink. Well placed for access to the UK’s East Coast
Lincoln is a vibrant, historic, university city. It is very well placed for easy access to the major road networks of the A46, A15 and the A1, making it a prime commuter location.
Part of the East Midlands, Lincoln sits on the East coast of England, to the north of Norfolk and the south of Yorkshire, nestled between the Humber and the Wash.
The city is popular with people of all ages, it has something for everyone. Its two universities of Lincoln and Bishop Grosseteste University means that there is a large student population. This is evident in the many busy bars, clubs and restaurants at its centre.
In contrast, it has plenty of historical places of interest and its stunning cathedral is visited by thousands annually.
For those seeking work, Lincoln features a number of industry employers. Lincoln’s economy is based mainly on public administration, commerce, arable farming and tourism. The city is also home to the large German company Siemens.
Due to the active presence of a railway, many companies, such as Virgin Trains East Coast and MCK Recruitment are often on the lookout for suitable railway job candidates.
The city is surrounded by beautiful countryside dotted with smaller towns and villages which offer a rural lifestyle but still close to the city. Places such as Sleaford and North Kesteven are very attractive to prospective new house hunters.
Lincoln Schools & Education
One of the cities attractions to newcomers is the quality of its education.
In all there are almost 200 schools serving the city from nursery through to university, making finding a good school for your children no problem in Lincoln.
Some good primaries include Westgate Academy and Coleby Church of England (Controlled) Primary School. Outstanding’s include Digby the Tedder Primary School and Hartsholme Primary School.
Notable secondaries are William Farr School and Branston Community Academy both graded as “outstanding” by Ofsted.
Further education courses are provided by Lincoln College, which is the largest education institution in Lincolnshire, it is home to 18,500 students, of whom 2,300 are full-time. There is also a specialist creative college, Access Creative, which offers courses in music, media and games design.
Bishop Grosseteste University focuses on the arts and drama. The larger Lincoln University has several campuses in the city and in 2016. In 2019 the university was ranked as 22 in The Guardian University Guide, marking the first time it has placed within the top 30.
Things to do in Lincoln
Lincoln has long been associated with aviation. It was one of the largest aircraft production areas in the world; producing over 3,500 aircraft and 3,000 aero engines. The Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre is a memorial to WW2 and has been kept exactly as it was back then.
It is a great day out for all ages. Today the city is home to the Red Arrows aerobatic display team, often practicing over Lincoln’s skies. So keep an eye on the sky!
Visit Lincoln Castle. Here there are two iconic and rare documents, dating to the early 13th century, on display in a subterranean vault inside. It is the only place in the world where you can see original copies of the Magna Carta (1215) and the Charter of the Forest (1217) in one place.
For a further dose of history, visit some of the region’s stately homes, historic halls, and landscaped gardens. Doddington Hall is a beautiful, Elizabethan home along with stunning gardens.
Whilst Petwood Gardens and the Medieval Bishop’s Palace’s south-facing vineyard are all lovely places to wander and enjoy for a while.
Lincoln caters for families too; the city and surrounding countryside is packed full of great family days outs.
Explore the city with a fun and factual guided walking tour around the Cathedral Quarter with a qualified Green Badge Guide telling ghostly tales. Hop on a sightseeing tour bus. Children always love an open top bus!
It is impossible to be bored in Lincoln no matter what you enjoy doing. For more ideas visit the following web sites:
https://www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk
https://www.visitlincoln.com/kids
https://www.planetware.com
Lincoln Property
Depending on your personal circumstances, the region has mix of terraces and apartments, period and listed properties. Lincoln also has several modern estates, some of which are still being developed, alongside well-established housing estates.
Villages such as Welton, Sudbrooke, Nettleham to the north and also south villages are popular too due the close proximity of great schooling, both primary and senior schools.
Within a one-mile radius of the town are 603 homes listed for sale. Values are reasonable with the average cost of being £213,248. A detached property costs around £277,000, semi-detached £180,000, terraced homes £152,000 and a one bedroomed apartment will cost approximately £146,000.
Stats as per Zoopla January 2020.
Popular Places to Live near Lincoln
- Branston
- Heighington
- Saxilby
- Skellingthorpe
- Washingborough
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.
