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Removals to Southport
Are you looking to relocate to Southport? 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 Southport 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 Southport. 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 16 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 Southport?
Southport is a market and seaside town, located approximately 19 from Lancaster and 16 miles from Liverpool. The town lies on the River Kent and falls within the county of Cumbria.
Historically, the area was sparsely populated and was dominated by sand dunes; however, during the 19th Century, the area became popular with tourists due easy its access from the nearby Leeds and Liverpool Canal and the town rapidly grew. This expansion coincided with the Industrial Revolution and the Victorian era.
Boasting a beautiful coastline, Southport is surrounded by natural beauty perfect for raising a family as there is so much to do. There are also excellent beaches at Formby and Ainsdale, both of which have a Blue Flag award. Its pier, a Grade II listed structure, is the second-longest in Britain. Napoléon III famously lived in exile in the town before returning to France, where Lord Street reportedly inspired his re-design of the Parisian boulevards.
Getting around is best by rail: Liverpool is 42 minutes away and Manchester only 75 minutes. By road, it is 25 minutes to the M6 and 40 minutes to central Liverpool.
As a seaside town, Southport has a long history of leisure and recreation and its local economy is still heavily dependent on tourism. Following much regeneration, the town has diversified with annual events, shopping and conferences to attract even more visitors and residents.
Things to do in Southport
Southport is bursting with a host of great things to see and do.
For thrill-seekers, there’s the relatively new Pleasureland fairground. Or for something more relaxed, take a walk along the miles of golden sand or check out some of the most beautiful parks in the UK.
When the sun goes down, Southport offers a fun and vibrant nightlife with plenty of clubs, restaurants and bars to choose from.
Often called England’s Golfing Capital because it is at the centre of England’s Golf Coast, Southport has the UK’s highest concentration of championship links courses. The Royal Birkdale Golf Club is one of the venues on The Open Championship rotation and has hosted two Ryder Cups.
For a spot of retail therapy, visit Lord Street, one of Southport’s favourite shopping areas. The shops are lined along a Victorian canopied boulevard, surrounded by pretty gardens. It has been a popular place to shop for over 100 years!
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General Information
Once you have relocated to your new home in Southport, there is a whole host of important things you need to organise. Below is some practical information which may prove helpful.
Schools & Education
The town possesses a variety of academic institutions for all ages.
Many primaries have been rated as “outstanding” by Ofsted, including; Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic, Kew Woods, Birkdale and Churchtown.
There are plenty of secondary schools which have rated well with Oftsed, including Birkdale High, Christ the King Catholic, King George V College and Meols Cop High all rated as being “good”. Greenbank High is the best in the area, being awarded an “outstanding” by Oftsed.
Southport is also home to two further education colleges; Southport College, situated near to the town centre, and King George V College (KGV), located on Scarisbrick New Road in the Blowick area of the town.
Property Prices in Southport
The property market in Southport is very stable and values are rising nicely. Latest figures have shown a rise of 1.77% in the last three months (since July 2019) and an increase of 6.55% over the previous 12 months, according to Zoopla statistics.
In terms of property types, flats in Southport sold for an average of £147,534 and terraced houses for £161,304. This is according to the current Zoopla estimates in October 2019.
If you have a healthy budget, head to Birkdale where you will find the towns high-end property, for families, North Churchtown by Hesketh Park is a beautiful neighbourhood, and around the leafy grids of Scarisbrick New Road.
For more reasonably priced homes in the town centre, Marshside/Crossens and High Park/Blowick are good options.
Popular Places to Live near Southport
- Appley Bridge
- Aughton
- Banks
- Bickerstaffe
- Bispham Green
- Burscough
- Coppull
- Croston
- Eccleston
- Formby
- Great Altcar
- Halsall
- Haskayne
- Hesketh Bank
- Hightown
- Holmeswood
- Lathorn
- Longton
- Lydiate
- Maghull
- Mawdesley
- Mere Brow
- Newburgh
- Ormskirk
- Parbold
- Rufford
- Scarisbrick
- Skelmersdale
- Tarleton
- Wrightington
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.
