FAQs About Moving to Kettering
Compare My Move aim to make your move stress-free, that's why we've done the hard work. The average cost of a removal company in Kettering is £1,183 and the best time to move is an August.
The average house price in the area for 2021 is £239,039. If you're looking to rent in Kettering, it's good to know that rent is fairly low compared to other places at £692 pcm.
How Much Are House Removal Costs In Kettering?
Compare My Move’s data shows the average removal company cost in Kettering is £1,183 for a 3-bedroom move. Our previous Kettering movers reported that the lowest price they paid for a move was £766, and on average the highest paid for a removal company in the area was £1,183.
Your removal company costs will vary depending on whether you require any additional services such as packing or furniture dismantling. To save money on your move, make sure you compare removal companies with Compare My Move, by comparing different days and months, you’ll get the best price for your move.
What is The Best Time of Year To Move in Kettering?
Our data reveals the best time of year to move house in Kettering is August, seeing 12.18% of moves being booked. July is another popular month to book a removal company, with a further 11.59% of people booking their removals in. As both July and August have school summer holidays, many families take advantage of this time off to sort out their house moves. This avoids disruption to children’s term time.
May is the least favourite month for people to move house in Kettering, seeing just 5.70% of removal companies being booked in. May is typically the start of exam and revision season, so many families stay clear of a May move to minimise any disruption to their children’s school time.
If your moving day is flexible, you should compare quotes for different months and days to try and get the cheapest deal for your removal company. As May and April are the least favourite months with just 5.70% and 6.29% of moves taking place, some removal companies might offer discounts on quiet months to keep their work up.
What is The Best Day Of The Week To Move In Kettering?
The best day of the week to move house in Kettering is a Friday, with an overwhelming 37.72% of all moves taking place then. As Friday is the gateway to the weekend, many people appreciate the extra days off work to allow for a stress-free move and to settle into their new home. Monday is another popular day to move house in Kettering, seeing 15.52% of moves taking place. If you want to move house on a Friday or a Monday in Kettering, you should book in advance to avoid disappointment.
Sunday is the least favourite day to move house in Kettering, seeing just 5.70% of moves. Many estate agents and conveyancers will close their offices on Sunday, making the day difficult if you’re in a chain. Tuesday is another unpopular day to book a removal company in the area, with just 6.68% of removals being booked. If you’re looking for a cheap move, you should compare the less popular days as sometimes removal companies might lower their prices to keep up the workflow.
Most Popular Locations for Kettering Movers?
Our data shows that the most popular location for a move out of Kettering is Wellingborough, with 8.58% of movers going there. Wellingborough’s average property price is £218,715, which is more affordable than Kettering’s. Properties in Kettering had an overall average price of £239,039 over the last year.
Semi-detached properties were the most popular property type for buyers in the last year, selling for an average of £224,739. If you’re looking to buy a detached property or a terraced property, it’s good to know that they sold for an average price of £342,556 and £172,704, respectively.
Other popular destinations for Kettering movers included Corby, Peterborough and Leicester, which all have more affordable property prices than Kettering apart from Leicester at £254,943. Below we will list the 4 top locations and compare their property types and prices so you can get an understanding of the property market in each area.
- Wellingborough
The most popular destination for a move from Kettering is Wellingborough, with almost 10% of all moves going there. In the last year, the average house price in the area is £218,715, with semi-detached properties being the most popular and averaging at £208,650.
- Corby
7.92% of moves went to Corby, making it another favourite for our Kettering movers. The average house price in the area is £218,098 and over the last year, the sale of semi-detached properties was the most popular, selling for an average price of £195,148.
- Peterborough
Peterborough is another popular location, seeing 3.96% of all moves. During the last 12 months, properties in Peterborough had an overall average price of £230,290. Detached properties proved to be the most popular with buyers over the year and average at £324,862.
- Leicester
Finally, Leicester saw 3.96% of all moves from Kettering. With an average property price of £254,943 over the last year, property is more expensive than in Kettering. The majority of sales in Leicester during the last year were semi-detached properties and sold for £238,143.
