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Removals to Rochford
Are you looking to relocate to Rochford, Essex? 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 Essex 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 Essex towns including Benfleet, Braintree, Harwich, Halstead, Rochford and Thurrock . 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 Rochford?
Rochford town, situated to the north of Southend-on-Sea, has a chequered but exciting past. This medieval market town has seen many fascinating people and events throughout its history, from royal visits to the founding of a religious sect.
A pleasant place to live, Rochford offers many accessible parks and green, open spaces. Wildlife havens include Foulness Island and the Upper Roach Valley Special Landscape Area, as well as the Wallasea Island Wild Coast Project, which is a landmark conservation and engineering scheme.
The area is very popular with retirees and families with young children and has a unique rural feel. Rochford is situated in a good position, with frequent trains into London on the Southend Victoria to Liverpool Street line taking 50 minutes or less.
Stansted Airport is 38 miles away or an hour by car, however, Southend Airport is just 5 minutes from Rochford and offers numerous routes within the UK and further afield into Europe.
Things to do in Rochford
Rochford centre provides residents with a variety of shops and services. You will find a selection of tearooms and coffee shops scattered around the town, making it an ideal place to take a leisurely stroll and relax for an afternoon tea or a sandwich.
Rochford also includes the privately-owned Grade I Rochford Hall. A manor house where King Henry VIII first cast his eyes on a young Anne Boleyn. Owned by the Boleyns from 1515 It is now privately owned by Rochford Hundred Golf Club where it acts as the clubhouse.
Rochford reservoir and park are popular with local anglers, bird watchers and nature lovers. This reservoir is easily accessible by public transport, car, and on foot.
The lake is sited on the outskirts of Rochford square (the main shopping street). It’s a peaceful, scenic, and pleasant place to go, for either a walk, to sit in, or to draw/paint, or take photographs. With plenty of waterfowl to feed, the children love it too.
Sailing enthusiasts can enjoy themselves on the Roach and Crouch rivers, and there is a marina at Wallasea Island with a foot passenger ferry across to Burnham-on-Crouch.
For more ideas on things to see and do near Rochford visit:
- https://www.essextouristguide.co.uk
- https://www.triphobo.com
- https://www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk
General Information
Once you have relocated to your new home in Rochford, there is a whole host of important things you need to organise. Below is some practical information which may prove helpful.
Schools & Education
Within Rochford, admissions to both primary and secondary schools are managed by Essex County Council. Families with young children living in Rochford can pick from a large number of state primary schools and day nurseries within the area.
These include Rochford Primary and Nursery school, Holt Farm Junior school and Waterman Primary School.
The three best schools serving Rochford, as rated by Schoolguide.co.uk are Westcliff High School for Boys Academy, Southend High School for Boys and Westcliff High School for Girls; all receiving a “good” rating from Oftsed.
More information on researching and finding good schools, colleges and universities serving the Rochford area is available here:
- https://www.schoolguide.co.uk
- https://uk.ratemyteachers.com
- https://www.rochford.gov.uk
Property Prices in Rochford
There is an unusually high percentage of family homes in the town. The most readily available type of property in the area is semi-detached houses, making up 45.5% of Rochford’s total housing stock.
You will find some charming period homes closer to the centre which are very sought after and sell quickly.
For those in search of a new build, Eastbury Park forms part of a new community on the outskirts of Rochford, just 10 minutes’ drive from Southend and all of its attractions.
Considering its proximity to London, the average property price is very reasonable at £328,248. The most expensive homes are to be found on Hall Road, Creeksea Ferry Road and Brays Lane. Here homes range from £827,000 – £1,050,000 — stats as per Zoopla October 2019.
On average, you can expect to pay around £474 per month for a one-bedroom flat and about £1248 for a three-bedroom home.
Popular Places to Live near Rochford
- Ashingdon
- Ballards Gore
- Barling
- Canewdon
- Daws Heath
- Eastend
- Great Wakering
- Hadleigh
- Hawkwell
- Hockley
- Little Wakering
- Paglesham
- Rayleigh
- Shoeburyness
- South Farnbridge
- Southend-on-Sea
- Thundersley
- Two Tree Island
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.
