How much does it cost to move house?

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The age-old question! How much your home move costs will depend on a few factors – let's break this down and share some examples from the millions of moves we've already completed.

Knowing how much a move costs and whether you're getting the best possible price for a top-tier service can be tricky to unpick. So, let's try to give you some clarity!

The typical cost of a move in the UK is £516, but this can vary widely based on a number of different factors: size of the home, the number of items you're moving, and the distance travelled to get you from your current place to your new home. For example, a typical 1-bedroom home removal in Newcastle would cost around £384, while a 4-bedroom move in London costs around £779. You can find more details of typical prices for moves by location and size below.

Every move is different, so we always suggest getting a few different quotes from other removal companies before deciding who to hire – you'll get a better idea of what is a reasonable quote in your local area and what services you'll need for your move, such as packing, dismantling and reassembly.

How much does it typically cost to move house?

The size of your home will be the biggest factor affecting your quote – the larger the house, the more belongings you'll need delivering safely. While we can make some educated estimates as to the amount of stuff you will have based on the number of rooms, at AnyVan, we ask every customer to complete an inventory – the more accurate this is, the more accurate your quote will be! You can read more about how our pricing works here.

Area1 bedroom2 bedroom3 bedroom4 bedroom5+ bedroom
UK average £405£456£556£749£877
Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire£361£409£521£741£886
Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire£357£435£530£727£804
Lincolnshire£366£445£623£821£749
Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire£367£425£570£751£790
East Anglia£378£455£579£761£998
Essex£391£470£571£762£970
Inner London - East£473£542£621£832£1,274
Inner London - West£445£523£643£789£1,276
Outer London - East and North East£457£522£626£829£927
Outer London - South£447£522£560£737£1,085
Outer London - West and North West£459£501£595£741£663
Northumberland and Tyne and Wear£378£418£480£691£692
Tees Valley and Durham£399£414£476£635£998
Cheshire£342£384£504£732£1,137
Cumbria£509£458£659£927£710
Greater Manchester£324£381£504£660£707
Lancashire£372£381£501£576£899
Merseyside£359£374£457£586£995
Northern Ireland£347£351£468£674£424
Eastern Scotland£347£431£521£685£755
Highlands and Islands£598£724£829£1,363£1,188
North Eastern Scotland£377£443£535£836£308
Southern Scotland£386£426£519£741£797
West Central Scotland£368£397£465£622£677
Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire£378£463£579£820£731
Hampshire and Isle of Wight£387£464£588£864£1,160
Kent£397£461£597£807£1,001
Surrey, East and West Sussex£407£470£580£759£949
Cornwall and Isles of Scilly£625£578£655£1,085£805
Devon£435£510£623£869£545
Dorset and Somerset£432£509£617£860£885
Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bath/Bristol area£394£482£595£815£1,009
East Wales£396£462£553£782£603
West Wales£404£472£557£796£1,049
Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire£359£426£534£711£905
Shropshire and Staffordshire£383£389£532£767£1,151
West Midlands£351£397£473£631£709
East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire£435£408£530£676£779
North Yorkshire£390£455£542£838£854
South Yorkshire£360£381£464£649£694
West Yorkshire£341£379£478£601£709
UK-wide average from a sample of 97,000 moves by AnyVan. Accurate as of April 2026.

What does your service include?

Property sizeAverage price for a move without packingAverage price for a move with packing
1 bedroom£405£764
2 bedroom£456£854
3 bedroom£556£1,019
4 bedroom £749£1,331
5 bedroom+ £877£1,480
Average prices for moves in the UK by AnyVan.

Many home removal companies will offer specific packages or levels to their service for a certain price. At AnyVan, you can choose whether you'd like a Standard move, where we simply load and deliver your stuff, or a Premium move which includes packing, dismantling and reassembly, as well as added cover with Protection+.

If you're on a tight budget, there are always ways to reduce the cost of your move. It could be as simple as booking your removal service on a weekday, or decluttering ahead of the move. Just be sure you're not cutting corners on what matters most – check you're going with reputable movers with strong experience and reviews in your area.

Why distance matters

Another key factor that will impact the exact price of your home removal will be the distance of your move, as this affects fuel costs and travel time. If you're moving just around the corner, you can expect a much cheaper quote than if you're moving across the country, or even moving abroad.

We don't do hourly rates, which means your price will always account for the distance travelled to get your move completed at no extra cost. One thing's for sure – at AnyVan we'll get the job done for the price and service agreed, no matter how long it takes.

Distance Average price
0–2 mi£374
2–5 mi£392
5–10 mi£422
10–20 mi£453
20–50 mi£500
50–100 mi£607
100–200 mi£821
200+ mi£1,219
Distance from the pick up to drop off postcode for Standard moves from a sample of 97,000 moves. Accurate as of April 2026.

Save up to 40% on your move

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We know how quickly the cost of moving can rack up, but you don't want to cut corners when it comes to finding the best removals partner. That's why we offer a price-match guarantee – get a better quote for a like-for-like service? We'll match it!

The best way to know the cost of your move? Complete your inventory! It takes less than two minutes and you'll receive a quote instantly.