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Removals to Oswestry
Are you looking to relocate to Oswestry? 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 Oswestry 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 Oswestry. 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 Oswestry?
There is no doubt that Oswestry’s character is defined to a large degree by its location on the Welsh border. Historically the town has changed hands several times between Wales and England as bloody battles over its ownership were fought. These days it is a much more peaceful location. The even mix of Welsh and English residents now live together in harmony.
Although Oswestry is the third largest town in Shropshire, following Telford and Shrewsbury, the local population of around 18,700 inhabitants enjoy a vibrant close-knit community more in line with a village.
Several key events are held annually, and a large proportion of the town turns out to enjoy the festivities. Oswestry Food & Drink Festival and the Youth Music Festival are among the most popular.
Transport
Oswestry’s lack of a railway station makes it somewhat out on a limb regarding public transport. However, this slight inadequacy is what keeps it under the radar and locals like it that way. When you are ready to strike out and explore the surrounding region you will find that the town has some wonderful places to visit within an hour’s drive, such as Liverpool, Manchester, or the stunning Welsh coast.
The town is a busy retail hub playing a vital role as both a market and shopping centre serving Northwest Shropshire and Mid Wales. The main shopping area is centred along and around the streets of Cross Street, Church Street, Leg Street, Beatrice Street and Willow Street. There is a good mix of independent and national stores available with several including Halfords and B&M situated on the business park ½ mile from town.
According to Shropshire Council, the population of Oswestry is forecast to rise from 18,700 in 2011 to 23,200 by 2026. Several new build property sites have already been developed with additional sites earmarked for the future.
The appeal of this lovely suburban town is clear, its beautiful historic buildings offer a peek at its interesting past, but it has its feet firmly planted in the 21st Century and is busy creating a great environment for all who reside here.
Oswestry Schools & Education
Schools, for the most part, provide the children of Oswestry with a high standard of education.
Being a key educational centre for Shropshire’s whole county means many children attend Oswestry’s schools from outside the town.
Within Oswestry’s boundary are 4 primaries, one secondary one college and an independent school.
Primaries in the area include; The Meadows Primary School, Woodside Primary School, Holy Trinity C of E Primary Academy & Nursery and Our Lady and St Oswald’s Catholic Primary School.
Oswestry’s secondary school Marches Secondary School is home to around 1,200 students and was Shropshire’s first academy!
When it comes to college, students in the Oswestry area can attend North Shropshire College.
Things to do in Oswestry
Tourism is extremely important to the town’s economy, you will find some good quality attractions nearby.
Oswestry Transport Museum – Housing 11 well-maintained engines, it showcases the history of the Cambrian railways through a series of interesting exhibits.
The Wilfred Owen Trail is a walking tour of the town and well worth the effort. You will learn about the works of Wilfred Owen who was a soldier and one of the most notable First World War poets. The walk takes between one and two hours.
Oswestry Castle – was once a large imposing structure. An earth and timber motte-and-bailey fortification was raised in the late eleventh century by the Sheriff of Shropshire. Its origins date to around 1086, when the then named L’oeuvre Castle was recorded in the Domesday Book. Today its ruins tell the story of the importance of the castle in the 12th century.
Among one of the best-preserved hillforts in Britain is Old Oswestry Hill Fort. Owned and run by English Heritage, it has become a popular attraction in the area. A fine example of a ‘multi-vallate’ or multiple rampart hillfort, it is one of a dense band of hillforts in eastern Wales and the Marches. It remained in use for almost 1,000 years.
Pop into or check out online the local Tourist Information Centre for a comprehensive list of what there is to do see and visit in Oswestry.
Oswestry Property
As Oswestry has developed over the years, purchasers are faced with a great choice of properties from town centre flats to grand country houses and from character cottages to brand-new builds.
The current available stock consists of 76 homes selling for an average of £250,670.
35 of these are either one or two-bed properties with the remaining 41 made up of three homes or larger, ideal for families.
You can budget around £110,000 for a two-bedroom contemporary flat located in the centre of town whilst three-bedroom properties can be purchased from £147,500.
Are you looking to lease a home?
Rental values range from £600pcm for a two-bedroom flat, up to £1200pcm for a large, detached family home.
Stats as per Zoopla January 2023
Popular Places to Live near Oswestry
- Whittington
- Morda
- Gobowen
- Ellesmere
- Overton
- Chirk
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.
