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Removals to Liskeard
Are you looking to relocate to Liskeard? 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 Liskeard 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 Liskeard. 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 265 specialist vehicles, full trained and security cleared removals staff and 19 storage locations across the UK.
Why Move to Liskeard?
The charming Cornish market town of Liskeard sits in southeast Cornwall. Nicely placed not too far from Plymouth 20 miles, Bodmin 12 miles, and the south coast 8 miles with the additional benefit of being close to the Devonshire border.
Recorded in the Domesday Book by its original name of Liscarret, the town has plenty of historic allure, borne out by its manor houses, castles, museums, and World Heritage Sites.
Whilst the town centre has some fine examples of old architecture spanning several eras, Liskeard also manages to satisfy the needs of its modern residents. It Boasts a wealth of independent shops as well as national chains, giving shoppers a broad choice.
The main London to Penzance railway and the A38 road make Liskeard particularly accessible. Many locals find it a convenient place to live for commuting to the city of Plymouth for work.
Towards the southern side of the town are some beautiful coastal resorts. Head north and you can be amid the rugged landscape of Bodmin Moor in no time.
Although only small, Liskeard has some great places to eat for its size. No matter what you can afford, there will be something to suit your pocket. Tapenades, Café Fleur, and the Fat Frog Café are all excellent places to socialise.
Having been a tourist location for many years, there are also a whole lot of ways to enjoy your spare time from ancient castles to sandcastles, Liskeard is a very family-friendly location. Liskeard has it all.
Close to city life when you need it, but with the benefit of a town community and close to beaches and open countryside in all directions.
Liskeard Schools & Education
Relocation is a huge undertaking and the added stress of finding an appropriate school for your child will likely play a major role in choosing where in the town you will settle.
The town has two primary schools, Hillfort Primary and St Martins C of E Primary, and some of the surrounding villages also have community primary schools which sit within easy reach of Liskeard.
The main secondary school is Liskeard School & Community College. A coeducational secondary school and sixth form. Ofsted reports that “Liskeard School prepares pupils well for life beyond school”.
For post-16 education, Callywith FE College is the closest 13 miles away in Bodmin. The first all-new college in the UK for 20 years, it was created with the assistance of Truro and Penwith College to serve students aged 16–19 from mid, north, and east Cornwall, and opened in September 2017
For students going on to higher education, Plymouth provides several choices.
The University of Plymouth has a formidable reputation for excellence. Whilst The University of St Mark & St John specialises in teacher training and offers training within the country and abroad.
Things to do in Liskeard
Liskeard doesn’t disappoint on the entertainment front and caters to everyone.
A popular hometown for surfers and sailing enthusiasts, it is easily accessible to many of the popular beaches and resorts along the south Cornish coast. Tregantle and Polkerris both have beautiful beaches.
Siblyback Lake offers recreational activities including children’s play areas, picnic areas, walking, cycling, camping sailing, and kayaking. It sits a short distance from the picturesque Golitha Falls, popular with dog walkers and photographers.
Liskeard Heritage Trail is a great way to explore the town. The walking trail will take you past the Pipe Well, St Martin’s Church, and the Bull Stone, along with delightful pedestrianised Fore Street where you can browse the local shops which still retain their Victorian shop fronts.
For the children, Porfell Wildlife Park & Sanctuary is another must-see attraction. Home to exotic animals including beautiful birds like a range of parrots and owls, giant leopard tortoises, monkeys, graceful zebra and eland, crazy ostrich, and an ever-growing gang of meerkats.
Bodmin Moor is ideal for the whole family. The moor is 80 square miles in size and dates from the Carboniferous period of geological history. It is also the source of several of Cornwall’s rivers including the River Fowey and Tiddy. You can walk, picnic, bird watch, explore ancient woodlands or swim in the moor’s lakes. This Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is one of the UK’s finest.
Liskeard Property
You might think that buying a home in Cornwall would be expensive, however, house prices are still reasonable going for an average cost of £271,173.
Buy to Let investors are attracted to the area, drawn by its affordability and holiday rental potential throughout the year.
Currently, there are 202 homes for sale with only 9 of these priced over the £500,000 bracket.
The most expensive is an eight-bedroom detached home nestled in the scenic Cornish Looe Valley, selling for £1,250,000.
More affordable homes can be found in the town centre. Here two-bedroom properties start from just £70,000.
Liskeard has not escaped development and several new home sites have sprung up in recent years. Currently, Barratt Homes are developing three sites.
Homes start from £229,995. If you would like to know more about these homes visit Barratt’s online here.
Popular Places to Live near Liskeard
- Looe
- Saltash
- Bodmin
- Callington
- Pensilva
- Gunnislake
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.
