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Rayleigh Removals Company
Are you looking for removals to Rayleigh?
With over 35 years’ experience and membership of the British Association of Removers GoodMove offers a full removals service to cities and towns acrosa Essex.
Our location in Colchester, just 34 miles from the thriving market town of Rayleigh, means we can price our services competitively and even offer storage solutions should you require them.
GoodMove serves cities and towns throughout the south of Essex, including:
- Basildon
- Chelmsford
- Southend-on-Sea
- Rayleigh
Whether you are moving across the country or just down the road, we can help with all aspects of house removals to or from Rayleigh.
Contact us today to receive a free no obligation quote or to discuss your requirements. For removals with a personal touch…make it a GoodMove.
Why Choose GoodMove?
Moving with GoodMove couldn’t be simpler. Our experienced and friendly team will be on hand to guide you throughout the process and will tailor your move to your time and budget.
We pack your belongings using a bespoke range of packing materials and deliver them right to your new home using our extensive fleet of vehicles. We can supply the following materials so all your items can be packed properly and avoid any damage in transit:
- Boxes
- Packing Paper
- Packing Cases
- Book Cartons
- Packing Tape
- Wine dividers
- Acid free paper (for silverware)
- Portable Wardrobes
- Bubble Wrap
Once we ascertain the volume of effects being moved we will send you a free no obligation written quotation. If satisfied we will then provide you with a full schedule detailing every aspect of your move, ensuring everything runs smoothly on the day.
We also offer a range of flexible storage solutions should you wish to take advantage of them.
Why Move to Rayleigh?
Rayleigh is a small market town located in the District of Rochford in Essex with a population of around 33,000.
Once an ancient royal hunting ground the town has one of the best Norman castle locations in Essex, now a National trust site.
Despite the influx of disgruntled London renters, the town has retained its community focus. There is a club or society for just about every activity you can think of, from the local brass band to sailing and even one of the largest horticultural societies in Essex.
With great local amenities, plenty of open spaces and close transport connections to the capital, Rayleigh is a desirable relocation destination for relocating families and first-time buyers alike.
Highlights include:
Competitively priced housing stock with varied styles ranging from new builds to character properties.
Convenient travel connections to Chelmsford, Colchester and London with the latter just 40 minutes direct to London Liverpool Street.
Fancy a trip to the seaside? Southend-on-Sea and the Essex coastline are just a short drive away, as is the stunning South Essex countryside.
Wide selection of high performing state and grammar schools in the local catchment area.
Just ten minutes from the River Crouch, a premier sailing destination in the South of England.
Property Prices in Rayleigh
The town has developed impressively over the last 25 years with many new homes already having been built and many more in the offing.
According to Zoopla, there are 336 properties for sale in the immediate area offering everything from mobile homes to large five bedroomed detached homes.
The average house price in Rayleigh is £384,967 as of April 2019 with values dipping slightly over the last three months of this year.
Flats in Raleigh typically sell for an average of £217,000 with terraced homes snapped up for just over £300,000.
If you are looking to retire somewhere close to the sea but still close to large towns like Basildon then there are currently retirement apartments on offer.
Developer McCarthy & Stone have built over 39 one bed apartments in Homeregal House in the centre of Rayleigh and are accepting offers over £170,000.
If you are intending to rent a property in the area you can expect to pay £650 per month for a one bedroomed apartment, up to £2500 per month for a large five bedroomed detached home.
Schools in Rayleigh
Admissions to both primary and secondary schools in Rayleigh are managed by Essex County Council.
Families with young children have a good choice of state infant, junior schools and day nurseries within the area. These include:
- Rayleigh Primary School
- Grove Wood Primary School, and
- Wyburns Primary School
Rayleigh has two secondary schools to choose from. Fitzwimarc School is a mixed school with approximately 1350 pupils which has served the town of Rayleigh for over 75 years.
There is also the Sweye Park School, an academy school which opened a new state of the art sixth form in 2014 which was praised by Ofsted in a recent report.
Two grammar schools service the town and are located in nearby Southend. They are Southend Boys and Southend Girls Grammar and both have very good reputations and consistently return some of the best GCSE and A Level results in the county.
Local Attractions & Social Excursions in Rayleigh
Rayleigh is located just 10 minutes from the River Crouch, a premier sailing destination and the sport is very popular and plays a large part in the community.
The Up-River Yacht Club holds regular events and competitions. With the help of Sport England, the club has built up a fleet of modern safe dinghies perfect for beginners and experienced yachtsmen and women.
An adrenaline pumping excursion in the town itself is the popular Rayleigh Indoor Karting Stadium which also happened to be the longest indoor karting track in the UK. Perfect for kids birthday parties or just a fun and competitive day with your mates.
The Rayleigh Windmill is an award-winning tourist and educational attraction. It contains an accredited museum, an exhibition space and more information about the National Trust designated, Rayleigh Mount.
Rayleigh Mount is a castle motte on the site of Rayleigh Castle, which no longer stands. The castle was a masonry and timber castle built near the town of Rayleigh in Essex in the 11th century shortly after the Norman Conquest. Situated next to a beautiful sensory garden it’s a great way to spend a few hours and learn more about this 200-year-old Grade II listed building.
Our Coverage
When moving with us, we handle everything from initial survey, to boxing up belongings, to loading and unloading whilst safeguarding your invaluable belongings. By planning your Essex move, this frees you up to get on with the important things when moving home.
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- Harwich
- Hullbridge
- Loughton
- Maldon
- Manningtree
- Rayleigh
- Rochford
- Saffron Walden
- South Ockendon
- South Woodham Ferrers
- Southend-on-Sea
- Stanford-le-Hope
- Tilbury
- Tiptree
- Waltham Abbey
- Walton-on-the-Naze
- Wickford
- Witham
- Wivenhoe
Outstanding customer service, honesty and integrity are the cornerstones of our ethos. That’s why we are proud to be members of the British Association of Removers (BAR), consistently receiving rave customer reviews.
Contact us for a free home moving survey & quote.
Why Choose Us?
Worldwide Coverage
Our experienced team of removals specialists have been relocating customers all over the world since 1984.
100% Satisfaction
With a reputation for outstanding customer service, there's no better choice of removals firm for your next move.
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Our friendly support team are always on hand to offer help and guidance, whenever when you need it.