FAQs About Moving to Kent
Here we bring you the information you need for moving house in Kent. Our research shows that the average removal company cost in the area is £3,428, with May being the most popular month for moves.
Whether you're buying or renting in Kent, we’ve done the research to help you with your move. The average property price in the area is £406,550, with an average monthly rental cost of £1,218.
How Much Are Removal Company Costs in Kent?
According to our unique data, the average cost of moving house in Kent is £3,428. This is based on a 3-bedroom property in the area. The cost of removal companies will depend largely on the size of the property, a distance of the move and sometimes the location of your property. It will also depend on which removal company you opt for. Remember that you can save up to 70% on your costs by comparing removal companies with us.
We’ve worked out that the lowest you can expect to pay for a removal company in the area is £2,800, with the highest amount reaching £4,056.
What is the Best Time of Year to Move in Kent?
The most popular time of year to move in Kent is during the month of May, with almost 15% of our users moving during this time. Between spring and summer, May offers lighter days, better weather and better moving conditions. This can be a huge bonus for those looking for a seamless house move!
The least popular time to move is perhaps unsurprisingly, during December, with less than 4% of our Kent users opting for this month to move. With darker days, the potential for bad weather and the pressure of the festive season, many home movers will avoid December as it can often cause unnecessary stress during the move.
What is the Best Day of the Week to Move to Kent?
According to our data, the most popular day to move house in Kent is overwhelmingly a Saturday, with over 23% of our users moving in the area on this day. This is closely followed by Friday, with just shy of 20% of our users moving on the gateway to the weekend. Moving on one of these days will mean ample time to unpack and settle, without impacting the working week.
In contrast, Sunday is the least popular day to move house in Kent, with just 7% of our users moving on the last day of the weekend. In addition to it having an impact on the following (and usually, working) Monday, many estate agents and solicitors offices will be closed on Sunday. If there is an issue during the move on a Sunday, many movers would have to wait until the following day for it to be resolved, causing delays.
What are the Top 4 Locations for Kent Movers?
Kent has plenty to offer both professionals and families looking to live in the South East of England, in addition to those in retirement and students studying at the University of Kent.
However, if you are looking to move out of the area, we’ve looked at the top 4 locations people in Kent move to, according to our unique moving data. The most popular of the four is Marlborough, with an average property price of £438,074. Winchester, Colchester and Basingstoke are also popular among Kent movers, with Colchester being the most reasonable with an average property price of £297,701.
Below we look at each of these areas, their average property prices and the average cost of renting, correct as of July 2021.
- Marlborough
In close proximity to Swindon, Marlborough has an average property price of £438,074. It is the most popular place for people to move to from Kent according to our unique data. For those looking to rent, 2-bedroom houses cost £949 pcm according to Zoopla.
- Winchester
Winchester is another area popular with those moving from Kent. Here the average property price is over £200,000 more than that of Kent (which is an average of £406,550), with properties in Winchester selling for an average of £609,912 in the last year. For those looking to rent, the average for the area is currently £1,447 pcm.
- Colchester
Colchester in Essex is the most reasonable area on this list, with an average property price of £297,701. For those looking to rent in the area, there isn’t a huge difference in price between one-bedroom flats and two-bedroom houses, costing £721 and £876 per month respectively.
- Basingstoke
The largest town in the county of Hampshire, historic Basingstoke currently has an average property price of £342,904. According to Rightmove the area has seen a 9% increase in property prices on the previous year. If buying a home isn’t an option, there are also properties to rent, with an average of £950 pcm.
What Are the Average Property Prices in Kent?
The current average price of a home in Kent is £406,550 according to Rightmove.Over the past year, prices in the area have increased by 10% and 13% up on 2018 prices. The most property sales in Kent were for terraced properties, selling for an average price of £339, 316.
We’ve looked at 4 areas across Kent 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 Kent.
- Sandwich
Properties in Sandwich had an overall average price of £354,502 over the last year, an 8% increase on the previous year. The majority of these sales were for terraced homes, selling for an average of £302,261.
- Belvedere
The area of Belvedere has an average property price of £317,048. Flats in the area cost £215,840 on average, however the most sales in the past year were for terraced properties, selling for an average of £328,033.
- Sevenoaks
The most expensive on our list, Sevenoaks has an average property price of £678,813, with detached properties selling for an average of £1,146,844. Terraced properties sold for considerably less in the area however, costing on average £426,533.
- Dover
Famous for its white cliffs, Dover is the most reasonable location on our list, with an average property price of £241,687. This is a 13% increase on the previous year and 18% up on 2018. . Terraced properties accounted for the majority of sales over the last year, selling for an average of £182,984.
What is the Average Rent in Kent?
Renting is also an option for those in Kent, with a range of flats and houses on offer across the region. On average, the rental cost for Kent is £1,218 pcm, which can be higher or lower depending on what part of the area you live in.
A one-bedroom flat in Kent will cost on average £711 pcm according to Zoopla, whilst a 2-bedroom house, ideal for those looking for a property with more room, has an average monthly cost of £1,121 pcm. Below we’ve looked at four locations in Kent, including the overall average rental costs, the monthly cost of a one-bedroom flat and for two-bedroom houses.
- Ashford
A market town since the middle ages, Ashford has an average monthly rental cost of £1,406. One bedroom flats are currently £776pcm according to property portal Zoopla. For those looking for a property with more room, 2 bedroom flats can be rented for an average of £1,278 pcm.
- Canterbury
Canterbury is a cathedral city and UNESCO World Heritage site, with properties available to both purchase and rent. On average, the monthly rental cost in the area is £1,251, with one-bedroom flats costing £580pcm and 2-bedroom houses averaging £1,030 pcm.
- Tunbridge Wells
A historic town in Kent, 30 miles southeast of central London, the average cost of renting in Tunbridge Wells is £1,059 pcm. According to Zoopla, the cost of a 2-bedroom house is £1,269 pcm on average, with the average monthly rental cost of a one-bedroom flat coming in lower at £747.
- Folkestone
The port town of Folkestone has an average monthly rental cost of £839, making it the cheapest place on our list. One-bedroom flats can be rented for an average of £623, with 2-bedroom houses available for an average of £949 pcm.
