Compare House Removal Companies in Essex

According to our data, the average cost of moving house in Essex is £715.26. It's important to note that, when receiving your personal removal quote, this price will vary depending on a range of factors like the size of the property, the distance you'll be travelling and the removal company you choose. However, Compare My Move discovered that the lowest average cost for this area is £558.17, whilst the highest is £872.35. This means that you can likely expect a price somewhere in-between.

If you're searching for a larger sized property in Essex, the average cost for moving a 3-bedroom house is currently £832.50. This is much lower than the UK's average of £1,181, with a saving of over £300. Not only does Essex offer affordable housing, but also affordable removal costs too. Once you've found your perfect home, don't forget to compare removal quotes to save up to a further 70% on the cost of your removal.  

After analysing over 2,000 Essex removal quotes, Compare My Move found that the most popular month to move house in the area was August, with over 13% of removal quotes booked during this month. The summer months are often a popular choice with movers, as the brighter days and warmer weather creates the perfect moving conditions. Don’t forget to compare removal quotes early to help you get the best time slot for you and your schedule. 

The least popular month in this area is April, with only 6% of removals going ahead at this time. April can often be a difficult month for families as exam season is quietly looming for schools and the chaos of the move can often be an added strain on children. However, if it suits your schedule just fine, it could be a great time of the year to book as competition will often decrease. 

Compare My Move’s Essex movers much prefer Friday as their moving date, with over 30% of removals being booked on this day. No one wants to add to the stress of the working week and so Friday is an ample day to move, with the following few days giving you free time to unpack and settle in.

However, only 4% of movers booked their Essex removals on a Sunday, making it the least popular day to move house. Sunday is also the cheapest day to move, so if your schedule allows for it, consider choosing a Sunday for your moving date to help stretch your budget even further.

1. Chelmsford 

With 6 retail parks and a vibrant nightlife, Chelmsford is a lively city with an average house price of £340,429. There are plenty of job opportunities available within Chelmsford Business Park, as well as excellent transport links for those looking to commute to the centre of Essex or even London. 

2. Colchester 

With an affordable average house price of £257,561, Colchester is another popular location amongst our Essex movers. Rich in history, there are plenty of beautiful landmarks to visit as well as a number of good schools for those moving with a family. 

3. Basildon 

Basildon is next on our list with an average house price of £307,860. Commuters may be happy to learn that the transport links are excellent with regular trains and buses going to nearby towns and cities. 

4. Southend-On-Sea 

With a fifth of the population commuting to London each day, Southend-On-Sea has great transportation links with London Southend Airport situated nearby. The current average house price is £290,477, making it a rather affordable area for those wishing to leave Essex’s centre. 

5. Harlow 

Located between Hertfordshire and London, Harlow currently has an average house price of £276,510. With early Victorian and traditional properties, there’s plenty to choose from for those looking for family-sized houses that could potentially become a dream home. 

Compare My Move have listed just some of the cheapest areas to buy property in Essex, researching the areas’ average asking prices using the property website Zoopla. We have a number of verified and dependable removal companies to help you through the moving process whilst you focus on settling into your new home. 

Here are the top 5 areas that offer affordable housing:

1. Harwich 

One of the most affordable towns in Essex, Harwich is the first on our list with an average asking price of £221,644. From large semi-detached family homes to modern apartment buildings, there’s a lot to choose from in this location. 

2. Walton-On-The-Naze 

Walton-On-The-Naze is a small town with a current average asking price of £240,814. There are a variety of quaint cottages for those looking for smaller properties, as well as luxurious detached houses for those with growing families, needing a larger home. 

3. Tilbury 

With an average asking price of £247,365, Tilbury is another affordable town to consider when looking for properties in Essex. If you’re looking for modern terraced houses then this could be the area for you. If not, there’s also an array of other property types for you to view, including spacious detached houses and cosy, 1-bedroom apartments. 

4. Colchester 

A historic market town within the county, Colchester has a current average asking price of £261,298. Home to Colchester Castle and Colchester United Football Club, there’s definitely plenty to explore. From townhouses to terrace houses, you’ll soon find your perfect home. 

5. Canvey Island 

Separated from the mainland of south Essex, Canvey Island has an average asking price of £306,224. Whether you’re hunting for a large family house or a cosy 4-bedroom cottage, there’s something for everyone in this historic location.

1. Harwich 

If you’re looking for cheap properties, then Harwich is the place for you as it not only starts our list of cheap areas to rent in but is also number 1 on our list of areas with cheap property prices. The town’s average asking rent is currently £738 pcm with 2-bedroom houses at an asking rent of £681 pcm. If you’re looking for something smaller, 1-bedroom flats currently have an average of £580 pcm.

2. Clacton-On-Sea

The largest town in the Tendring peninsula, Clacton-On-Sea currently has an average asking rent of £749 pcm. If you’re searching for a large, family home, 2-bedroom houses average at £789 pcm. For those searching for smaller homes, 1-bedroom flats currently average at £581 pcm.

3. Halstead

Halstead is next on our list with an average asking rent of £801 pcm, according to Zoopla. There are plenty of property types to view in this town, with 2-bedroom properties averaging at £784 pcm and 1-bedroom flats averaging at £565 pcm.

4. Southend-On-Sea

A beautiful resort town in the southeast of England, Southend-On-Sea currently has an average asking rent of £886 pcm. If you’re moving to the area and are looking for something cosy and quaint, 1-bedroom flats have an average asking rent of £631 pcm. For those looking for something more spacious, 2-bedroom houses have a slightly higher average at £1,060 pcm.

5. Braintree

When calculating your budget, don’t forget to consider Braintree as the average asking rent is £929 pcm. When searching for your new family homes, you can expect 2-bedroom houses to have an average asking rent of around £933 pcm, whilst 1-bedroom flats will average around £614 pcm.