FAQs About Moving to Coventry
Compare My Move are here to answer the most important questions about your move to Coventry. Whether you're buying or renting, we've done the research so you don't have to. The average house price in Coventry is £220,125 and the average rent price is £1,158 pcm.
We work with the best removal companies in Coventry to help you have a stress-free move. Our data shows that the average cost of a removal company in Coventry is £937, with many people preferring to move house in August.
How Much Are Removal Company Costs in Coventry?
The average cost of moving house in Coventry is £937. This is the average removal company cost for a Friday move, the most popular Coventry moving day and surprisingly not the most expensive day.
Tuesday comes in as the most expensive day to move house at £1,110. The cheapest day for a removal company in Coventry is a Sunday, with the average house move costing £717. It’s also the least popular day for a house move, that’s why removal companies can offer a cheap rate.
However, if you're searching for a cheaper move but can't do a Sunday, simply compare removal quotes with Compare My Move and you could save up to 70% on the cost of your removal.
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What Is The Best Time of Year to Move in Coventry?
August is the most popular time of year to move house in Coventry, with 13% of house removals taking place.
The season of summer is a clear winner with Coventry movers, with July and August coming a close second and third place, making the warmer months take up a total of 35% of moves.
September and October are also popular months for Coventry house removals, with these months being responsible for 18% of moves.
Winter is the least favourite time of year for house removals in Coventry, with January, February, March and December seeing just 6% of moves.
With short, dark days, there’s no surprise that the colder seasons aren’t popular among our Coventry movers.
What Is The Best Day Of The Week To Move In Coventry?
Friday is the most popular day to move house in Coventry, with 31% of house removals taking place. A weekend move is clearly the best time to book a removal company, with 16% of Coventry movers choosing a Saturday for their house removals and 14% choosing Thursday for a long weekend.
By choosing a weekend move, most people don’t have to worry about booking time off work with the weekend giving you a few extra days to settle into your new home. As the weekend is so popular, remember to book your removal company in advance to save disappointment.
Sunday is the least favourite day of the week to move house in Coventry, with just 6% of house moves taking place. With estate agents and conveyancers’ offices closed on Sundays, there’s no surprise many Coventry movers don’t choose this as their moving day.
What Are The Top 4 Locations for Coventry Movers?
The average house price in Coventry is £220,125 , making it one of the more affordable areas in the UK to buy a house and remaining lower than the UK's average.
The most popular location to move to outside of Coventry is Rugby, with 5.9% of house removals relocating here.
Rugby has an average house price of £264,426, which is higher than Coventry's average of £220,125.
Followed closely by London with 5.4%, other popular locations amongst our Coventry movers are Nuneaton, Birmingham and Bedworth.
Below we will look at each area and compare house prices and local amenities to help with your house hunt.
- Rugby
The most popular location for Coventry movers, Rugby’s average house price stands at £264,426. With 5.9% of Coventry house removals relocating to the market town of Rugby, we can see why. Making the top 20 of best places to live in the UK, Rugby has lots to offer.
- London
Another popular location for Coventry house movers, London has an average house price of £798,758. This is over double the price of Coventry houses, but 5.4% of Coventry house removals are still drawn to the UK’s capital.
- Nuneaton
With property types ranging from apartments to large detached homes, there’s no surprise that 4.9% of Coventry house removals chose the Warwickshire town. The average house price in Nuneaton is £210,340.
- Birmingham
The second biggest city in the UK, Birmingham has an affordable average house price of £216,993. With lower property prices than the UK average, Birmingham offers a wide variety of property types suitable for renters and buyers.
What Are The Average Property Prices in Coventry?
The average house price in Coventry is £220,125, which is more affordable than the UK’s average property price at £250,341.
House prices in Coventry increased by 1.7% in February 2021, which is good news if you’re looking to sell your house. The start of 2021 also saw a 7% yearly increase in house prices.
The majority of sales in Coventry in 2020 were of terraced properties, which sold for an average price of £180,916. Semi-detached properties sold for an average of £233,622 and detached properties reached the most at £380,653.
For those looking to buy a house in Coventry, we’ve done the research so you don’t have to. We've researched 4 areas of Coventry along with their average property price to help with your house hunt.
- Radford
With good primary and secondary schools in the area, Radford is a great part of Coventry to live. Just 1 mile away from Coventry city centre, Radford offers affordable property, with the average house price in Radford standing at £113,786.
- Holbrooks
Another area of Coventry with a variety of housing types, Holbrooks has an average property price of £179,224. From new build homes, flats and terraced houses, Holbrooks offers property for all budgets and preferences.
- Longford
With the Coventry Canal passing through the area, Longford is located in the north of Coventry. The average price of property in Longford currently stands at £168,857.
- Whitley
With plans for a £35m funding in infrastructure, Whitley is an affordable area of Coventry to live. The average house price stands at £155,307, which is cheaper than the overall average for Coventry.
What Is The Average Rent in Coventry?
If you're not ready to buy a house in Coventry, you might consider renting as an option. Coventry offers a range of renting opportunities with a variety of property types to choose from.
For reference, the average current rent in Coventry is £1,158 pcm, with one-bedroom flats averaging at £542 pcm and two-bedroom houses costing £867 pcm.
There are areas in the city that offer cheaper options. Willenhall, for example, offers cheaper rent than Coventry's average at £844 pcm.
We've looked at 4 areas of Coventry that offer affordable renting options to help you compare locations. We've listed their average rent and the cost for a one-bedroom flat and a two-bedroom house to cater all budgets.
- Binley
An affordable area of Coventry to rent, Binley has an average current asking rent of £877 pcm with 1-bedroom flats averaging at £437pcm 2-bedroom house £674pcm.
- Willenhall
Boasting plenty of primary and secondary schools, Willenhall has an average current asking rent of £844 pcm. A 1-bedroom flat would cost an average of £373 pcm whilst 2-bedroom houses are £713 pcm.
- Earlsdon
Filled with a rich history and plenty of green spaces, Earlsdon’s average rent price is £949 pcm, whilst 1-bedroom flats average at £501 pcm and 2-bedroom houses will cost £706 pcm.
- Green Lane
With options to buy and rent, Green Lane has an overall average rent of £1,045 pcm. Other renting options are available, with 1-bedroom flats averaging at £476 pcm and 2-bedroom houses costing £866 pcm.
