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Removals to Runcorn
Are you looking to relocate to Runcorn? 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 Runcorn 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 Runcorn. 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 Runcorn
Runcorn is an industrial town and cargo port in the Borough of Halton in Cheshire. Sitting on the southern bank of the River Mersey where the estuary narrows to form the Runcorn Gap, the town has a rich industrial history and strong links with Liverpool.
Known for the Silver Jubilee Bridge, Runcorn is a transport hub for the region. The town’s railway station is a key link on the West Coast main line.
Liverpool is just 7 miles away and several major towns are also nearby. These include Widnes (4 miles) and Warrington (9 miles) and the walled city of Chester is (16 miles) and the large city of Manchester (30 miles).
Many residents choose to commute to these larger towns and cities; however, the majority of local employment is in chemical industries, logistics, manufacturing, and service industries.
Although an industrial town, Runcorn is by no means dull. Geographically, it has plenty of open green areas that break up dense housing locations, including a heathland and large park. The North West region has access to the Lake District, Pennines, and the Scottish and Welsh Borders, as well as some fabulous coastline to discover.
There are also many options for a great days shopping at Runcorn Shopping City and Trident Retail Park, as well as a host of smaller and independent stores in the town.
Life is lived at a slower pace in Runcorn.
The cost of living is cheaper than most southern towns and property prices are also very favourable, with an incredibly low average of £141,022, almost £20,000 cheaper on average when compared to its nearest neighbours Widnes and Liverpool.
Taking everything into consideration, less crowding, lower cost of living, excellent amenities, stunning places to visit, and beautiful fresh air, your quality of life is likely to improve by moving to the North West town of Runcorn.
Schools & Education
Finding a good school is at the fore front of most people’s minds when relocating with children, and rightly so.
Runcorn poses several educational options, with both state and private schools available. There is a college, 8 secondary schools, and many primary schools in Runcorn.
One of the best primaries according to Ofsted is Pewithall School. Ofsted concluded that “the school’s overall performance has been maintained at an outstanding level over a significant period. The school is rightly highly regarded by parents and the local community”.
Many secondaries are “good” says Ofsted with The Cavendish High Academy having been awarded an “outstanding” rating. It has also been awarded the AFA Quality Mark Award.
A sought after award which recognises the crucial role that Physical Education, School Sport and Physical Activity (PESSPA) play in the lives of children and how it impacts on their whole school improvement.
Riverside College provides further education for the town. Offering a good assortment of courses, it has been given the highest possible rating by Ofsted who have judged the college to be “outstanding”.
Things to do in Runcorn
There is so much to discover in your free time in Runcorn. The benefit of living here is that you are so close to other towns and cities which pose an endless source of diverse leisure activities.
In Runcorn, the Brindley is an award-winning arts and culture centre hosting all manner of interesting events all year round.
At Norton Priory and Gardens, you can discover 900 years of history. Explore the 12th century Priory ruins and enjoy acres of woodland grounds, including the Georgian walled garden.
Runcorn Hill Nature Reserve was originally a busy, sandstone quarry producing the stone for building works as far apart as Liverpool Cathedral and New York Harbour. Now it has been transformed and is a Green Flag Award winning local nature reserve with 32 hectares of natural landscapes and formal grounds.
Halton Miniature Railway opened in 1979. Run entirely by volunteers, members of the Halton Miniature Railway Society Limited.
There is no charge to ride the train, but donations are welcome to help cover costs. Trains are normally hauled by one of the Society’s petrol locomotives, but members also bring their own steam and electric locomotives to run.
Runcorn Snowsports Centre is great fun. For beginners it offers lessons and for more experienced skiers a chance to practice and improve.
It has 85m, 45m, and 25m slopes and 3 lifts to allow access. These slopes are also floodlit in the evenings so no matter what time of year you can keep up your practice.
There is much more to explore in Runcorn and its surrounds, here are a few web sites with further information about attractions in the area:
Property prices
It is true that homes are far cheaper in Runcorn compared to the South of England, but still there are some pricey and exclusive areas to be found in the North West. But whether renting or buying a new home, you will get a more spacious property for your money.
You can expect a good mix of property styles due to Runcorn being made up of two distinct parts, the Old Town adjacent to the River and new modern apartment developments which have sprung up all over the town in recent years.
Desirable neighbourhoods include Preston Brook where many homes benefit from an attractive canal side location. Whilst closer to the centre of town and its amenities, along Greenaway Road there are some affordable but lovely traditional, bay fronted terraces.
As a guide to cost, you can expect to pay an average of £232,898 for a detached house, £131,181 for a semi, Terraced homes sell for an average of £89,253 and flats £99,145.
Popular Places to Live near the Runcorn
- Warrington
- Widnes
- St Helens
- Northwich
- Ellesmere Port
- Stretford
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.
