UK Moving Cost Index
A quarterly, citation-ready data asset that tracks UK moving costs by city, property size, and seasonality. Designed for researchers, journalists, and homeowners comparing quote fairness.
Cities included
10
Rows in Q2 dataset
20
Property tiers
1-bed & 2-bed
Update cadence
Quarterly
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 and refresh quarterly.
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”.
Related Resources
UK Moving Costs by Property Size
Detailed cost breakdowns for 1-bed to 5-bed moves.
Average Cost of Moving House UK
All-in budget model including legal and moving fees.
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