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Removals to Stockport
Are you looking to relocate to Stockport? 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 Stockport 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 Stockport. 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 Stockport?
The Metropolitan Borough of Stockport is a region of Greater Manchester in North West England. The town has seen much change since its earlier emergence as an industrial hub, when it was famed for manufacturing rope, silk and hats.
“Future Stockport”, the local Councils long term plans for the town, has been bearing fruit. Many ex-industrial areas around the town’s core are being brought back to productivity as mixed-use residential and commercial developments.
The reputation that Stockport was behind the times has dissolved, with the area being transformed into an upcoming vibrant location, ripe for business investment, plenty of employment opportunities and a revitalised property market.
Something the town has in abundance is community spirit. Whilst Stockport has attracted some of the country’s biggest companies to the town such as SKY, Bank of America, HBO and Siemens it has also managed to retain its own unique local character and independent traders.
A big bonus is that Stockport is located so close to Manchester, residents can enjoy the benefits of living in a town but be close to a wider choice of work and leisure opportunities only a City can offer.
Stockport also provides access to excellent road and rail network connections. The M56 and M60 links both North and South of the country as does the rail network with London which can be reached within a couple of hours. Manchester is just minutes away by rail.
All in all, Stockport has heaps going for it and will tick most of the “must have” boxes; easy travel links, job prospects in a growing economy, moderately prices property, some great schools and the opportunity to experience a huge choice of things to do outside of work.
Stockport Schools & Education
Most larger towns have a good mix of schools and Stockport is no different. It offers a choice of state funded and private education as well as several specialist schools.
Among the better primaries and rated “good” are Moss Hey, Hursthead Junior and Thorn Grove Primary. Whilst Lower Park, Hursthead Infants, Pownall Green, Ladybrook and Queensgate were all rated as “outstanding”.
For secondary education look at Stockport Academy and Stockport School both are rated as “good”, with Priestnall “outstanding”.
Independents include Hulme Hall Grammar and Stockport Grammar.
Stockport College is based in the town centre, it is the closest further education provider for the town. The college has academic and vocational courses from pre-GCSE to degree level. It is a major provider of post-16 education and training in Stockport and a centre for a range of specialist courses.
Things to do in Stockport
You will have a busy social life if you choose to move to Stockport. Making friends could not be easier as the town has a huge choice of clubs, societies and charity organisations who welcome newcomers.
Whether you have a passion sewing, group jogging, baking or even wish to play in a band, you can visit the local interest web site. It has tonnes of information for people new to the area:
https://stockport.interests.me/
Stockpot has a host of interesting places to visit too. Here are a few ideas you may wish to consider when you have moved to the town:
Hat Works Museum – https://www.stockport.gov.uk
Reddish Vale Country Park – www.reddishvalecountrypark.com
Stockport Museum – https://www.stockport.gov.uk
Robinsons Brewery Tour – https://www.robinsonsbrewery.com/
For even more choice visit Manchester, a short bus, car or train ride from Stockport.
Stockport Property
Home to some of the most sought-after post codes in the borough, Stockport is persuading potential buyers from far and wide to seriously consider moving to the area.
The average property price is currently £275,347. However, you can purchase a one bedroom flat at a starting price of £60,000.
Three bedroomed homes are currently selling from £130,000. With prices as cheap as these, Stockport is attracting a lot of attention and a result, the values of homes have risen by 4.15% over the past year. This is a much bigger increase than most large towns in the UK.
There are some very desirable neighbourhoods to choose from, The Heatons, Bramhall and Cheadle have become the borough’s most sought-after address’. This is due to the great schools nearby as well as the lovely properties. But as you would expect, property prices are more expensive here.
For more reasonably priced homes, Davenport and Edgeley close to the town centre have an abundance of affordable housing.
With the current expansion program, there is plenty of new builds to choose from too. In and around Stockport there are 20 developments, visit Zoopla for more information on these:
Stats provided by Zoopla January 2020.
Popular Places to Live near Stockport
- Bolton
- Buxton
- Macclesfield
- Rochdale
- Wilmslow
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.
