Removals Winchester
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International House, Bar End Road, Winchester, SO23 9NP
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Removals to Winchester
Are you looking to move to Winchester or the surrounding areas? If so look no further than White & Company as your choice of removals company.
White & Company has been moving families in the area for over 151 years and can offer a variety of storage, packing and delivery solutions to make your move stress-free.
Irrespective of size and distance, your move will require careful planning to ensure everything runs smoothly. As founding members of the removals industry’s regulators, the British Association of Removers, FIDI & OMNI, we have the specialised skill set to undertake just about any move.
Our Winchester branch, located at Bar End Industrial Estate, can offer a written quotation within 24 hours of your house survey.
Why Move to Winchester
A cathedral city sat on the western outskirts of the South Downs National Park, Winchester is an idyllic medieval town which combines cosmopolitan living with countryside ideals.
In March 2016, Winchester was named as the best place to live in Britain by the Sunday Times Best Places To Live guide which called the town a historic and cultured ‘foodie city’, with Michelin star restaurants, cosy pubs and the largest farmer’s market in the UK. Throw in the world class schools, friendly locals and the low crime rates and it is not hard to see why so many are flocking to Winchester.
The town has a rich and celebrated heritage as the ancient capital of Wessex and a country town of Hampshire.
Winchester is the burial place of many of England’s Kings, Queens and Saints and is home to the iconic Winchester Cathedral, the largest Gothic cathedral of its kind in Europe and Winchester College, one of the oldest public schools in the country.
Winchester’s location also makes it a good choice for commuting into the bigger cities for work, with Southampton, the nearest city in Hampshire, 20 minutes away by train and the capital just over an hour away, with services running 4 times an hour to London Waterloo.
Things to Do in Winchester
Winchester may be small and compact but it has no shortage of attractions to appeal to all ages and persuasions.
Take a stroll along Winchester’s cobbled street and explore the town’s ancient past, from guided tours looking at the Cathedral’s colour past and some of the historic people that have shaped the city, including the famous author, Jane Austen. The city is also home to two theatres and enjoys an active arts scene.
For a family day out, you cannot beat Marwell Zoo, home to over 135 species of animals across 140 acres.
The Zoo has many popular exhibits showcasing animals from all around the world, including the African rainforest and Australian Bush.
Once done exploring make sure to replenish at one of Winchester’s ‘foodie’ havens. Winchester Farmers’ Market takes place on the second and final Sunday of each month and is not to miss.
Located in the heart of the city you can find anything from buffalo burgers and hog roasts to veal, cheese and mulled wine.
For more ideas on things to see and do in Winchester see:
http://www.visitwinchester.co.uk/things-to-do
Working in Winchester
Winchester is one of the most diverse and prosperous urban centres in Hampshire. This is reflected in its employees’ wages which are generally higher than those of neighbouring towns and cities.
The introduction of the ‘Winchester District Economic Strategy 2010-2020’ is working towards making Winchester a better place to live and work. As well as a popular mentoring scheme to boost employment rates and improve the city’s skills pool, the council is also providing support for young workers, and offering lifelong development for those who are already employed.
Many people find employment in the public sector (education and healthcare), such as tourism vacancies, retail jobs, distribution, hospitality, finance jobs, and business services. Some of the main employers in the city are IBM, Zurich Insurance and Winchester City Council.
Schools & Education
Winchester has a reputation for providing excellent schools for all ages and is one of the main reasons why people relocate to the city.
Practically all its primary and secondary schools have been rated as good or outstanding by Ofsted. Many parents add their names to admission waiting lists long before their children start school. St Peter’s Catholic school, St Faiths CofE and Kings secondary school are among the best performing and most popular schools in the area.
Winchester is perhaps most famously regarded as being well serviced by the private sector with many of the best public schools in the country found within the city’s reach.
There is the co-educational Prince’s Mead School just to the north, The Pilgrims’ School boys’ prep, St Swithun’s for girls and of course, the oldest public school in the form of Winchester College.
More information on researching and finding schools in the Winchester area is available here : https://www.goodschoolsguide.co.uk/
http://www.lifeafterlondon.com/a-guide-to-winchester-schools/
Winchester Property Prices
There is a massive selection of different style properties on the market in Winchester and so finding something that matches your desires shouldn’t be hard.
There is a mix of styles such as Georgian and Victorian homes along with more traditional period properties.
The city also has its fair share of new developments and individual brand new houses. From one-bedroom apartments to large executive homes located to the west of the centre.
Visit Rightmove to find out more about the availability of new homes across Winchester.
It should be borne in mind however that the city’s perception as an upmarket location and its desirable commuting distance to London, means house prices are and continue to be on the rise. Currently the average property price is £601,562.
The average cost for a detached home is £909,000 and smaller terraced homes are selling for around £515,000. The most expensive streets are in the areas of The Valley and Twyford, here properties sell for well over a million pounds.
For those looking to rent, a one bedroomed apartment will set you back around £550 pcm in the city centre, with prices doubling to around £3000 for three bedroomed furnished abodes equipped to house a family.
Popular Places to Live near Winchester
White & Company offer removals & storage solutions for the entire area, including:
- Andover
- Basingstoke
- Chandler’s Ford
- Eastleigh
- Headbourne Worthy
- Littleton
- Salisbury
- Southampton
- Sparsholt
- Whitchurch
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.
