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Removals to West Yorkshire
West Yorkshire is a landlocked county consisting of a mix of industrial and urban areas, and open countryside. If you are looking for house moves within the UK and require removals to West Yorkshire, Hamiltons is the company to contact. We have experience in removals to all parts of the county including Leeds, Bradford, Wakefield, Kirklees, Calderdale, Huddersfield, Halifax, Keighley, Cullingsworth, Shipley, Addington, Hebden Bridge, Wetherby, Thornhill, Boston Spa, Pudsey, Pontefract and Castleford, or any other location.
Moving to West Yorkshire
West Yorkshire has a growing population of more than 2 million and the trend is set to continue. People moving to West Yorkshire are often attracted by the job opportunities and the excellent road and rail transport links to the rest of the country. The county is also home to the largest airport in the county, Leeds Bradford International.
Commuting: The M62, M1 and A1 motorway networks pass through West Yorkshire, which also benefits from two mainline railway stations: Wakefield Westgate and Leeds, Yorkshire’s biggest railway station. Additional railway stations include Bradford, Huddersfield, Halifax, Shipley, Dewsbury and Keighley.
Jobs: In addition to having good commuter links, West Yorkshire offers various job opportunities. Historically the county was a centre of for cloth making, mining and heavy industry, although this has now changed to a mainly serviced based economy. Many financial institutions and insurance companies are based here, and Wakefield is known for its call centres. In addition, supermarkets such as Asda and Morrisons, have headquarters in the county.
A Look at West Yorkshire’s Districts
City of Leeds
The City of Leeds – including the surrounding areas such as Wetherby, Pudsey, Oulton, Harewood, Horsforth and Morley – has three quarters of a million residents, and is the second largest local government district after Birmingham. Leeds, England’s third largest city, has the biggest legal market and the largest financial centre outside London. Other major focuses of employment are manufacturing, retail, call centres, and the media. It also has a major student population with three universities including the University of Leeds.
Leeds attracts visitors from the surrounding region for shopping, as it has number of indoor complexes including the indoor market and the Victoria Quarter, where luxury clothing stores such as Louis Vuitton can be found. Other tourist draws include the city museum, and cathedral. Outside Leeds is Harewood House, a stately home with large grounds and a bird garden.
City of Bradford
The City of Bradford encompasses places such as East and West Morton, Cullingworth, Cottingley, Shipley, Keighley, Denholm, Ilkley, Bingley, and Bradford, which has half a million residents. Major industries include wool and textiles, IT, financial services, tourism, retail and environmental technologies. The population has expanded rapidly in recent years, although half of Bradford is green space, covering part of the Airedale and Wharfedale Valleys. The metropolitan borough lies close to the Dales and the Peak district, which makes it a hotspot for tourism.
The City of Bradford has a wealth of history with nearly 6,000 listed buildings. The model Victorian village of Saltaire, built by industrialist Sir Titus Salt, was instrumental in town planning and attracts visitors from all over the world. Built with facilities for factory workers including bathhouses, allotments, school, and library, it is now a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site. Other attractions include Thornton, where the Bronte sisters were born, Ilkley Moor, the Media Museum, and Cartwright Hall art gallery, all of which help attract the district’s 8.5 million plus day trippers a year.
City of Wakefield
The City of Wakefield includes Wakefield (population 77,000), and towns such as Normanton, Pontefract, Castleford, Featherstone, and Knottingley. The number of residents is steadily rising in the area and the house prices have grown to reflect this. Wakefield, which lies between Sheffield and Leeds, was previously a mining district but now the main industries include glass, chemicals, wool and machine tools. The district has a below average unemployment rate.
Other major settlements are Castleford, population 40,000, which is has been occupied since Roman times. The designer label Burberry is based in the town and many residents work in the nearby towns of Knottingley and Glasshoughton, which has a power station, colliery, warehouses and distribution centre. The market town of Pontefract, which has nearly 30,000 residents, is known for growing liquorice and has two liquorice factories and hosts an annual liquorice festival.
Kirklees
Kirklees, which lies between Leeds and Manchester, encompasses Huddersfield, Dewsbury, Denby Dale, Marsden, and Mirfield. Huddersfield, with a population of 163,000 is the largest settlement and the University helps swell its growing population. Among the major employers are textile manufacturing, chemical and engineering firms, and big name firms such as Mamas and Papas are based here. Huddersfield is also known for its buildings of architectural significance, including the award-winning Graded I listed Victorian train station, and the landmark tower on Castle Hill.
Calderdale
The largest town in the district is Halifax, which has a population of 82,000. Previously an industrial town it was a hub for wool, car manufacturing and beer making. Now Nestle and Suma Wholefoods are among the major employers. Halifax is a hub of culture with various drama groups and a long-running choral society based here. It is also known for being a centre for traditional and folk music. Other towns in the area include Hebden Bridge, Brighouse, Elland and Sowerby.
Are you trying to find removal companies with the right expertise to organise your removals to West Yorkshire? If so, Hamiltons are the people to contact. Our friendly team will ensure your relocation goes smoothly so that you can soon look forward to settling in your new home.