UK Moving Cost Index
A modelled benchmark of UK moving costs by city, property size, and seasonality. Figures were last revised for Q2 2026 and remain current until the next revision. For prices from real completed moves, see our study of 1,200+ moves; for official figures, see UK Moving Statistics 2026.
Cities included
10
Rows in Q2 dataset
20
Property tiers
1-bed & 2-bed
Basis
Benchmark model
Methodology (Summary)
- 1. Build baseline ranges by property size from market quote benchmarks and historical model outputs.
- 2. Apply regional weighting to account for labour, parking, and access differences by city.
- 3. Apply seasonal index weighting for demand peaks and off-peak periods.
- 4. Validate movements against published guidance. The next revision will be calibrated against first-party completed-job prices.
Usage Notes
- • Values are benchmark ranges, not fixed quotes.
- • Use with our moving cost calculator for a personalised estimate.
- • Cite as: “MovingCost.co.uk UK Moving Cost Index, 2026 Q2”.
- • The index is a benchmark model. For prices taken from real invoices, see our study of 1,200+ completed moves.
Related Resources
UK Moving Costs by Property Size
Detailed cost breakdowns for 1-bed to 5-bed moves.
Moving Budget Calculator
All-in budget model including legal and moving fees.
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