Burton-on-Trent Removals
Get a quote for Removals in Burton-on-Trent from Britannia Goodwins.
Britannia Goodwins is a family-run local removals company and is happy to help with every size of move, it doesn’t matter if you’re moving home in Burton-on-Trent area or relocating further afield, we can assist with reliable and efficient removals services, tailored to your needs.
Moving to Burton-on-Trent
Burton-on-Trent is a historic brewing town located on the banks of the River Trent. At a point in history, Burton-on-Trent was producing over a quarter of all the beer being drunk in the UK, before the industry declined in the early 20th century. Ale aside, Burton-on-Trent has a lot to offer potential residents, including great schools, a central location, strong amenities and wonderful countryside.
Whether you want to buy or rent, there is a variety of residential properties in Burton-on-Trent. Modern town centre apartments give way to large Victorian townhouses and popular estates are rich with modern semis. Burton-on-Trent has a high percentage of first-time buyers putting down roots in the town. This starts a chain and the housing market has become very buoyant due to this as people buy and sell. The average house price in Burton-on-Trent is around £200,000. The majority of homes are two bedroom terraced houses, which average £150,000 and the top end properties, usually large detached homes on the outskirts, can cost as much as £800,000.
There is a strong rental market in the town and the leafy suburbs is where you will find the highest concentration of homes up for grabs. The modern estates and nearby villages also present prime residential locations for renting.
Some of the preferred areas to live in Burton-on-Trent, for families Stretton or Winshill both have good local schools, for modern amenities and the canal Branston, for more rural lifestyle the picturesque village of Rolleston-on-Dove is popular. For affordable housing Horninglow is often the choice for first time buyers.
Days Out in Burton-on-Trent
A fun day for all the family is National Forest Adventure Park. There is a mix of indoor and outdoor attractions, as well as a farmyard which is home to goats, pigs and Shetland ponies. Children can get hands on by bottle feeding spring lambs or helping the farmers milk the cows. Go-karting, mini gold and adventure playgrounds are also on the cards!
If you want an insight into Victorian Burton-on-Trent visit Claymills Victorian Pumping Station. It is run by passionate volunteers and you will be captive as they show you how the station was used in times gone by. Just keep your nose pegged for the sewage treatment process!
For those interested to find out more about the town’s brewing history, a visit to the National Brewery centre is a must.
Lastly is National Forest Llama Trek. Visitors can groom and hand-feed the friendly llamas before taking them on a trek through the forest. Each of the seven llamas has their own personality and you will get to learn a lot about the species.
Burton-on-Trent Transport Links
The A38 is the main arterial road slicing straight through Burton. This allows drivers to get to Derby in the north and the M6 for Birmingham in the south. The M42 and M1 are also nearby. There are also a number of local and regional bus services.
Burton-on-Trent’s railway station is located just off of the A5121 and has two platforms. The station lies on the route between Derby and Birmingham. Trains travel to the likes of Cardiff, Birmingham, and Nottingham. As well as locations further away such as Bristol, Plymouth, Leeds, Newcastle and Edinburgh.
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