FAQs About Moving to Hemel Hempstead
We've done the research to help with your upcoming move to or from Hemel Hempstead. Our data shows the average removal company cost is £1,258, and the favourite time of year for a move is June.
The average house price for 2021 in Hemel Hempstead is £419,296, with the average rental price at £1,756 pcm.
How Much Are House Removal Costs In Hemel Hempstead?
Our data shows that the average cost of a removal company in Hemel Hempstead is £1,258. This is the average cost for a 3-bedroom move taken from our data of previous movers in the area. We can reveal that the lowest price paid for a removal company in Hemel Hempstead was £964, while the highest price paid was £1,553.
Your removal company cost will depend on the distance travelled, location, additional services required and the removal company’s rates. Compare removal company quotes with Compare My Move for a range of prices, this will help keep your removal costs down. If you can, try a range of days and months if you’re flexible.
What is The Best Time of Year To Move in Hemel Hempstead?
August is another popular month to book a removal company, with 10.23% of all Hemel Hempstead moves taking place. As the summer months are lighter and warmer, many UK movers often opt for a month during these months.
April sees the least amount of house moves, with just 5.54% of people booking their removal company then. April often sees revisions and studying towards exams which many families want to avoid disturbing. December is the second least favourite month of the year for a house move in Hemel Hemstead, seeing just 6.04% of moves. It’s a common trend throughout the UK that people avoid moving house in December to ensure they’re in their new home in plenty of time for Christmas.
It’s worth comparing removal company quotes for the least favourite months if you’re flexible and on a budget. All removal costs will vary depending on the distance travelled and services required.
What is The Best Day Of The Week To Move In Hemel Hempstead?
Our data shows that the best day of the week to move house in Hemel Hempstead is a Friday, seeing 29.36% of removal companies being booked then. Wednesday is the second popular day for a move, with a further 15.94% of moves taking place in Hemel Hempstead.
Following the UK’s trend, Hemel Hempstead movers avoid moving house on a Sunday, with just 6.38% of removal companies being booked. As many important services involved with the moving process are closed on Sundays, unless you’re not waiting for keys, it’s recommended to avoid a Sunday move in case of any delays.
Some companies might offer different rates on different days, depending on how in-demand the days are, so it’s definitely worth comparing removal quotes for a range of days to get the best price for your move.
Most Popular Locations for Hemel Hempstead Movers?
We’ve done the research to help with your move to or from Hemel Hempstead. In 2021, the average house price in Hemel Hempstead is £419,296, with terraced properties selling the most and averaging at £368,319. To help you compare, semi-detached properties sold for an average of £456,438 while flats cost £239,536.
Our data shows that the most popular location for a house move outside of Hemel Hempstead is Dunstable, seeing 5.28% of moves going here. With an average property price of £296,226, Dunstable offers significantly cheaper property than Hemel Hempstead. Other popular locations were Aylesbury, St. Albans and London, seeing 5.04%, 4.80% and 4.08% of moves.
Below we take a look at the top 4 locations for a Hemel Hempstead move, comparing property types and prices to help with your search.
- Dunstable
Seeing 5.28% of all Hemel Hempstead moves, Dunstable is the most popular location. The average house price in 2021 is £296,226, making property more affordable than Hemel Hempstead's. The majority of sales in Dunstable in the last year were of semi-detached properties, averaging at £322,142.
- Aylesbury
Another popular location for Hemel Hempstead movers is Aylesbury, seeing 5.04% of all moves. Properties in Aylesbury had an overall average price of £307,807 over the last year, with terraced properties being the most popular at an average price of £269,517.
- St. Albans
St. Albans saw 4.80% of moves during the last year, and has an average house price of £619,019 in 2021. Terraced properties are the most popular in the area, averaging at £546,600 in the last 12 months.
- London
London is always a popular location for UK movers and saw 4.08% of Hemel Hempstead moves. In 2021, the average house price in London is £777,177, with flats being the most popular property type, selling for an average price of £600,409.
