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Waltham Abbey Removals Company
Are you looking for removals to Waltham Abbey?
With over 35 years’ experience servicing the removals needs of Essex, GoodMove is ideally placed to help families move to and from Waltham Abbey.
Our extensive knowledge of the area coupled with our central location in Colchester means we can devise an affordable removals plan tailored to your move.
We can also offer flexible storage solutions via our secured and entirely self-owned depots.
GoodMove serves the town of Waltham Abbey as well as various towns in the Epping Forest district, including:
- Chigwell
- Harlow
- Loughton
- Romford
From large detached properties to news builds on narrow roads, we can help with all aspects of house removals to Waltham Abbey.
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 Waltham Abbey
It’s pie and mash shop is said to be the favoured diner of none other than David Beckham. But there is much more to this town than just pie, mash and liquor.
Having hosted Olympic canoe slalom events and world championships Waltham Abbey is truly a town with greatness within it.
From a mover’s perspective it’s not hard to see why this modest market town holds such an illustrious appeal.
Just a 30-minute commute to the capital with terraced properties which can be snapped up for a cool quarter of a million, there is much to be said about a move to Waltham Abbey.
Highlights include:
Prestige – A peaceful market town with 16th-century timber-framed buildings and the Art Nouveau town hall.
Commuter credentials – Road and rail connections are excellent for commuting to a number of larger towns/cities in the region.
Competitively priced properties – It is home to a mix of charming period houses and town centre cottages with terraced homes available from around £250,000.
Get to London in 30 minutes – regular trains to and from London Liverpool Street, taking just 30 minutes (or head to nearby Loughton for the tube).
Solid school selection – home to several schools which have had good reports from the education regulator, Ofsted.
Property Prices in Waltham Abbey
The current average property in Waltham Abbey is £410,000, as of April 2019, according to property market experts, Zoopla.
The town possesses a mix of period country houses, town-centre cottages and Victorian properties. There are also a good supply of bungalows and modern detached and semi-detached properties.
According to Zoopla there were 145 homes for sale in the town as of March 2019. These range from £115,000 for a one bed retirement property in the centre of the town to £599,995 for a four bed large home on the sought-after street of Monkswood Avenue.
The most expensive homes are on Long Street, Pynest Green Lane and Aimes Green, where prices begin at £1,400,000.
McCarthy & Stone has received granted planning permission to construct a selection of modern and practical retirement homes in the area.
This Retirement Living development will be situated on the banks of the River Lea. Find out more information and express your interest here.
Council Tax in Waltham Abbey
Waltham Abbey Town falls under the control of Epping Forest District Council.
As of April 2019 council tax bands for the area are as follows:
- Band A £1,198.62
- Band B £1,398.39
- Band C £1,598.16
- Band D £1,797.93
- Band E £2,197.47
- Band F £2,597.01
- Band G £2,996.55
- Band H £3,595.86
Schools in Waltham Abbey
Of course a major reason behind Waltham Abbey’s desirable relocation status is its access to good nearby schools.
There are three state primary schools in the Waltham Abbey catchment area which have been judged to be of a ‘good’ standard:
- Waltham Holy Cross
- Leverton Infants
- Hillhouse CofE
In the town itself, Waltham Abbey’s comprehensive school, King Harold Business & Enterprise Academy is a co-ed school for children aged 11 to 16.
It was judged to be a ‘good’ school by Ofsted in May 2016 and was praised for providing a ‘calm, well disciplined environment’ for children to learn.
A little further afield in Waltham Cross and Enfield are an additional selection of good comprehensives. Lea Valley High, St Mary’s and Bishop Stopford’s High School are too stand out picks which have been rated as ‘good’ schools also.
Living in Waltham Abbey
As a traditional market town the centre of Waltham Abbey has a market square with a twice-weekly market held on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Sun Street is pretty and pedestrianised, with restaurants, cafés, a small supermarket and a butcher.
Situated on the edge of open countryside Waltham Abbey has rivers, streams and canals of the Lee Valley Regional Park to the west and the popular Epping Forest to the east.
Each offer countless outdoor activities to enjoy, including swimming, cycling and walking paths and plenty of wild birds and mammals to discover.
The forest’s museum has recently re-opened after receiving a £2 million refurbishment. It is housed in a Grade II listed Tudor building which has been based in Waltham Abbey since 1981.
The museum tells the story of the Epping Forest district through its collections of over 50,000 objects including art, archaeology, photographs and social history documents.
For keen sportsmen and golfers there is a selection of good golf clubs dotted around the town. Notable golf courses include West Essex, The Hertfordshire and Broxbourne clubs.
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.
- Harlow
- 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.
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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.