FAQs About Moving to Gloucestershire
Here we bring you all the information you need for moving house in Gloucestershire. Our research shows that the average removal company cost in this part of West England is £1,302, with August being the most popular month for moves.
Whether you're buying or renting in Gloucestershire, we’ve done the research to help you with your move. The average property price in the area is £354,380 and the average cost of renting is £1,104.
- How Much Are Removal Company Costs in Gloucestershire?
- What is the Best Time of Year to Move in Gloucestershire?
- What is the Best Day of the Week to Move to Gloucestershire?
- What are the Top 4 Locations for Gloucestershire Movers?
- What Are the Average Property Price in Gloucestershire?
- What is the Average Rent in Gloucestershire?
How Much Are Removal Company Costs in Gloucestershire?
According to our unique data, the average cost of moving house in Gloucestershire is £1,302, based on the removal cost of a three-bedroom house in the area. Removal costs will vary depending on the size of the move, the distance between your previous property and your new home and the company you hire.
We found that the cheapest removal costs for the area are around £957, with the most expensive being closer to £1,647. Don’t forget you can save up to 70% on your removal costs with Compare My Move.
What is the Best Time of Year to Move in Gloucestershire?
The most popular time of year to move in Gloucestershire is August, with over 21% of our users opting to move during this month. Summer is often a popular time to move due to good weather conditions, longer days and lighter evenings.
In contrast, the colder months are less popular, with October being the least popular month to move in the area, followed by December, with just over 2% and 3% of users picking these months to move respectively. As December is often a busy festive period for many people, it’s no surprise that home moves are less likely to happen at this time of year. Add the potential for bad weather and shorter, darker days and you can see why the summer is the optimum time of year to move house for many people.
What is the Best Day of the Week to Move to Gloucestershire?
According to our data, the most popular day to move house in Gloucestershire is overwhelmingly a Friday, with over 30% of our users opting to move on this day. Being the gateway to the weekend, meaning minimal impact to the working week, it’s no surprise Friday is so popular. Being followed by the weekend, moving on a Friday provides ample time to settle in and unpack.
The least popular day of the week to move house in Gloucestershire is on a Wednesday, closely followed by Sunday. With mid-week and the day before Monday having the potential to cause the biggest disruption to the working week, it’s no wonder these are the least popular days to move,
What are the Top 4 Locations for Gloucestershire Movers?
Gloucestershire has plenty to offer all walks of life and some breathtaking countryside too. For those moving within or out of the area, we’ve looked at the top 4 locations people in Gloucestershire move to. The most popular of the four is Cheltenham, with over 22% of our users moving here. You can expect an average property price of £378,675.
The other locations include Tewkesbury, Longhope and Scunthorpe. Below we look at each of these areas, their average property prices and the average cost of renting.
- Cheltenham
A large spa town on the edge of the Cotswolds, Cheltenham is a popular place to live. The average property price here is £378,675, with semi-detached properties being the most popular type of house in the last year, making up the majority of the sales. House prices in the area are up by 10% on the previous year. Rental costs are on average £1,105pcm in the area according to Zoopla.
- Tewkesbury
Twekesbury has lower property prices than Chelenham, with an average of £240,307. Semi-detached properties, which made up the majority of sales in the last year, were even less at £228,930. This is a 6% decrease of the previous year. For those looking to rent, the average monthly cost is £673.
- Longhope
Longhope has the highest property prices on our list, having increased 26% on the previous year. The average cost of a home in the area is currently £411,153 according to Rightmove, with the most sales in the last year being for detached properties. These sold for an average of £432,440 but terraced properties in Longhope can be purchased for an average of £155,000.
- Scunthorpe
Located in Lincolnshire, this is the cheapest area to rent out of the four, with an average monthly rental cost of £509. One-bedroom flats are, on average, even lower at £422 pcm. House prices are also a lot more reasonable than many parts of Gloucestershire, with an average price of £139,669.
What Are the Average Property Price in Gloucestershire?
The current average price of a home in Gloucestershire is £354,380 according to Rightmove. The majority of sales in Gloucestershire over the last year were for detached properties, selling for an average of £500,168. Terraced properties sold for considerably less, on average £267,692. Gloucestershire has seen a 15% increase on prices over the last year and 17% up on 2018.
We’ve looked at 4 areas within Gloucestershire to assist with your property hunt and included some important information about each area, including the average property price.
When it comes to your move, we can also help you find the perfect removal company. We work with verified and trusted removal companies who have carried out hundreds of moves to, from and within Gloucestershire.
- Stroud
A market town and civil parish, the average property price for Stroud is less than the overall average for Gloucestershire, at £327,897. Semi-detached properties made up the majority of house sales in the last year, selling for an average of £288,970.
- Tetbury
Properties in Tetbury, an historic wool town, cost an average of £414,149. With its proximity to the Cotswolds, this quaint and picturesque area draws those looking for a slower pace of life. The majority of sales of the last year were for detached properties, selling for an average of £502,149.
- Quedgeley
The area of Quedgeley, southwest of the city of Gloucester, is the cheapest on our list, with an average property price of £229,552. Terraced properties made up the majority of sales in this suburban town over the last year, selling for far lower than the average cost for Gloucestershire, at £178,354.
- Brockworth
Brockworth has seen a 13% raise in property prices, with the current average selling price of £269,044. Semi-detached properties made up the majority of the sales in the area, selling for an average price of £239,254.
What is the Average Rent in Gloucestershire?
Renting is also an option for those living in Gloucestershire, with an average cost of £1,104 pcm. A one-bedroom flat can be rented for an average of £604 pcm and for those looking for more room, a 2-bedroom house is currently an average of £847 pcm according to Zoopla.
Below we’ve looked at four locations across Gloucestershire, including the overall average rental costs, the monthly cost of a one-bedroom flat and for two-bedroom houses.
- Cirencester
A market town, 80 miles west from London, Cirencester is the largest town in the Cotswolds. The average cost of renting in the area is £1,315pcm, with a one bedroom apartment costing on average £1,244 pcm, many in renovated complexes. According to Zoopla, a 2-bedroom house can be rented for around £912 pcm.
- Dursley
A civil parish in southern Gloucestershire, Dursey is located between the cities of Gloucester and Bristol. The average cost of renting in the area is £783 pcm, with a one-bedroom flat costing on average £635pcm and 2-bedroom houses averaging £823 pcm.
- Gloucester
The cathedral city of Gloucester has an average monthly rental cost of £857 pcm, less than Cirencester but still higher than other part of Gloucestershire. A one bedroom flat has a lower average of £444 pcm, with two bedroom houses costing on average £767 pcm.
- Cinderford
Located on the fringe of the Forest of Dean, Cinderford is a town and civil parish with an average monthly rental cost of £538pcm. Here, a one-bed flat is on average £446pcm, with 2-bedroom houses, many of which are terraced houses, averaging £750pcm.
