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Removals to Newton Abbot
Are you looking to relocate to Newton Abbot? 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 Newton Abbot 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 your effects also. We have 19 storage facilities across the UK, offering clean, modern, easily accessible storage provision.
We serve many towns around Newton Abbot. To find out more about how we can get your dream move underway do not 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 are 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.
Why Move to Newton Abbot?
Newton Abbot is a market town and civil parish in the Teignbridge District of Devon.
Sitting at the head of the Teign estuary around 12 miles south of Exeter, Newton Abbot has been a market town since 1220 AD. The name springs from the fact it was a New Town established by the Abbots of Torre Abbey.
In medieval times, Newton Abbot prospered from the Devon wool and leather trades however, it grew substantially with the introduction of the railway in the 19th century.
Nowadays, the local economy offers excellent opportunities for employment in a range of sectors. In particular, jobs in the area are strongly felt in manufacturing, retail, and health and social work.
A uniquely Victorian town with stacks of West Country appeal, it offers easy access to the wild Dartmoor National Park and the entire South Devon coast as well as a number of lively seaside towns.
Well-connected? Yes. Torquay by train is just a 11-minute journey, Exmouth is just an hour away and Plymouth can be reached via the Cross-Country Line in 37 minutes. The main A380 and A38 roads both offer access north and south to many towns and villages in the region.
A very desirable place to live with low crime rates amid peaceful surroundings.
Newton Abbott boasts an extensive range of shopping and leisure facilities, great health services including a new hospital and a good selection of schools catering for all ages.
Newton Abbot Schools & Education
As the town is a family friendly one, you will want to be sure that there are some good schools in its catchment area.
There are nine Primary schools to choose from, of which Decoy Primary School has been awarded the Becta ICT Mark, Eco and Healthy School award.
Bearnes Primary School and Canada Hill Primary School were both rated as “good” following their most recent Ofsted inspections.
Coombeshead Academy is a comprehensive trust school and a specialist media and arts college. The school educates around 1,442 pupils, aged 11 to 18.
Newton Abbot College is also doubles as a comprehensive school. It is a specialist Technology College and educates around 1,200 pupils, aged 11 to 18. Ofsted rated the college as “good” following its last inspection in May 2018.
South Devon UTC is a university technical college. It was established on 1 September 2015 and educates pupils aged between 14 and 19. Students work towards GCSEs and A-levels as well as technical qualifications in engineering and science.
More information regarding all schools in the town can be found at:
Things to do in Newton Abbot
Newton Abbot is known for its weekly markets; The Indoor Market and Food Halls take place Monday to Saturday, The Outdoor Market; Wednesday and Saturday, and the Produce Market; every Friday.
There is also a range of fun festivals to attend during the year. The historic Cheese and Onion Fayre is held annually, in honour of Saint Leonard; it was originally in November but is now celebrated at the beginning of September. Another popular event is “Summer Nights”. A three-night festival in honour of street food, featuring locally produced dishes and world cuisine.
If you like the occasional flutter. Newton Abbot Racecourse is one of the country’s leading summer jumps racecourses and each year plays host to 19 horseracing fixtures. The course also supports a calendar of events such as antique fairs and car boot sales.
For more interesting attractions in the area visit:
https://www.visitsouthdevon.co.uk/things-to-do/newton-abbot
https://www.englishriviera.co.uk
https://www.ents24.com
Newton Abbot Property
Market conditions in Newton Abbot are very buoyant and offer a very diverse range of properties. There is an abundance of first-time buyers looking to take their first step onto the property ladder and at the other end of the market you have families looking to find their ideal home.
According to Zoopla there are nearly 342 properties for sale within a one-mile radius of Newton Abbot. These range from a one-bedroom apartment on sale for £55,000 right up to £750,000 for a large detached Victorian style home.
The current average price of a home is £298,521 with £279,800 being the average price paid.
Sought after areas and consequently the most expensive ones include Netherton, Wilborough and Denbury.
For those who intend to rent before they buy, you can expect to pay an average of £720pcm to rent a home. A one-bedroom apartment can be leased for £594pcm whilst a larger 3-bedroom family home will cost from £911pcm.
Popular Places to Live near Newton Abbot
- Kingsteignton
- Teignmouth
- Ashburton
- Bovey Tracey
- Torquay
- Kingskerswell
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.
