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Removals to Oldham
Are you looking to relocate to Oldham? 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 Oldham 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 Oldham. 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 Oldham?
Situated in a fantastic location; Oldham lies just from the motorway network between Manchester and the beautiful Yorkshire countryside. It also lies amid the Pennines on elevated ground between the rivers Irk and Medlock.
Oldham is a borough of contrasts. From the vibrant urban towns in the west of the borough that sit adjacent to Manchester city centre, to the picturesque villages of Saddleworth that provide a gateway to the Peak District National Park.
Compared to other cities, Oldham does have a rather understated look and its once dubious reputation of low wages and high unemployment have held it back, but nowadays, there is lots more to this town than meets the eye.
Property values have been historically low; however, people are waking up to this and savvy landlords and buyers are now snapping up homes that would, in other areas, be well beyond normal means.
Its proximity to urban hubs like Manchester provides residents with a choice of commuting or gaining employment locally. At the last count there were over 6,000 businesses spanning a range of sectors including professional services, manufacturing and construction.
Local authority initiatives like “Get Oldham Working” have helped to create thousands of new jobs for the town and continue to do so.
Living in the town means you have access to more than 30 local parks and greenspaces with several Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty within a short distance.
Alexandra Park has previously won the Green Flag award recognising its amazing Victorian landscaping and architecture.
Oldham Schools & Education
When you are relocating with children, where you live in relation to good schools will be an important factor to consider.
The quality of education in Oldham varies, so it pays to do a little investigating before you actually move. Oldham’s educational facilities from nursery level all the way up has undergone massive improvements in recent years particularly regarding its further and higher education provision.
Currently there are over 90 state primaries (with a couple of new ones under construction) which feed into 12 state secondaries. Private schooling is available and provided by 6 institutions.
Outstanding primaries include; Bare Trees, Buckstones and Corpus Christy Primaries, all “outstanding” says Ofsted.
Among the top performing secondaries are North Chadderton, Saddleworth School and the Blue Coat CofE Secondary School.
Farrowdale House Preparatory School and Firwood Manor Preparatory School offer resident’s first-rate independent education. Both schools are excellent.
University Campus Oldham is a centre for higher education and a sister campus of the University of Huddersfield. Students can study a wide range of courses from foundation level right up to Honour Degrees.
Things to do in Oldham
Being home to approximately 217,000 people means that Oldham caters for everyone’s needs when it comes to leisure activities and it manages to do just that.
Here is a selection of what you can look forward to experiencing if you decide to relocate to Oldham:
The Weavers Factory is a Grade II-listed contemporary art gallery in Saddleworth with a gift shop, workshop, tea bar, garden and two galleries. It plays host to various art exhibitions and displays all year round.
Oldham Coliseum Theatre has a history spanning 128 years. The theatre is very much a part of the town and is a popular venue. In the past great names in the comedy world such as Charlie Chaplin and Stan Laurel have worked here. It has a busy schedule presenting eight shows a year including drama, comedy, musical, and new writing.
Tandle Hill is Oldham’s oldest country park, home to 48 hectares of parkland, woodland and grassland. There are stunning views across the Manchester Plain and the Pennine Hills.
It is the perfect place to fly a kite on a windy day or enjoy a summer picnic. There are several pathways winding their way through the park as well as a children’s playground.
All your shopping needs are covered in the region. The Spindles Town Square Shopping Centre, located right in the heart of Oldham is easily accessible by car, bus and Metrolink.
The Centre boasts a variety of retailers to suit all your needs, all under one roof and in a relaxed environment. You’ll find most of the top high street names in clothing and fashion, jewellery, entertainment and toys.
When you need to take a break, put your bags down and rest your legs in one of the many cafes, coffee shops and restaurants dotted around the Town Centre.
Oldham Property
Despite the property market in Oldham having been full of doom and gloom over the past few years, there are signs that things are beginning to improve.
The average cost of a home here is an incredible £160,419, much lower than the national average. Values have increased by almost 3% over the past year and house sales are moving quickly.
You can purchase a mid-terraced two-bedroom property for £50,000 and if you have a larger budget, among the most sought after addresses in the area are Harden Hills where property prices range from £300,000-£695,000.
Chadderton is another popular village which provides heaps of old-time charm, a home here will cost between £70,000-£450,000.
Saddleworth View is a new build development located in the town itself, but there are 19 more developments within striking distance of Oldham. To find out about these visit Zoopla:
Stats as per Zoopla – February 2020
Stats as per Zoopla – February 2020
Popular Places to Live near Oldham
- Ashton under Lyne
- Bolton
- Bury
- Rochdale
- Sale
- Stretford
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.
