FAQs About Moving to Merton
Compare My Move's team work hard to bring you the latest research and information for your house removals in Merton.
According to our data, the average cost of a removal company in Merton is currently £1,184. We also discovered that our Merton movers preferred to move house in the warmer months, with July being the favourite.
The average property price for Merton currently stands at £725,858. For those looking to rent in the area, the average cost is £1,812 pcm. Compare My Move can connect you with up to 6 verified and trusted removal companies in your area to choose from,
- How Much Are Removal Company Costs In Merton?
- What is the Best Time of Year to Move House in Merton?
- What is the Most Popular Day of the Week to Move House in Merton?
- What Are The Top Locations for Merton Movers?
- What are the Average House Prices In Merton?
- What are the Average Rental Costs in Merton?
How Much Are Removal Company Costs In Merton?
The average removal company cost in Merton is £1,184, with the average low being £993, and the average highest price for a removal company being £1,375. It’s important to note that the cost of your Merton removal company will vary depending on distance travelled, property size and the company you choose.
When you compare removal quotes with Compare My Move, you’re guaranteed to get the best price for your removal company in Merton. Not only do we help save you money on your move, but we will also do all the hard work putting you in touch with options.
What is the Best Time of Year to Move House in Merton?
According to Compare My Move’s data, the best time for a house move in Merton is in the month of July, with over 11% of all house moves taking place in this month. With the weather generally being warmer and drier as well as lighter days, we can see why July is a popular time.
The least favourite time of the year to move house is in December, with just 5.78% of moves happening. As the days are darker and colder, there’s no surprise that our Merton movers want to avoid a December house move.
Our removal companies in Merton can help with your move any time of the year, whether you prefer a Spring or Winter move. We only ever connect you with the most professional removal companies in your area.
What is the Most Popular Day of the Week to Move House in Merton?
The best day of the week to move house in Merton is a Friday and Saturday, with over 23% of all Merton movers choosing these days for their move. With the weekend off work to help settle in your new place, we can see why a weekend move is popular.
Our data shows that Sunday is the least favourite day of the week for a move in or out of Merton, with just 7.75% of people booking a removal company then. Some removal companies might offer deals and discounts when work is quiet to help keep busy, so it’s worth comparing quotes.
Rest assured, our removal companies can help with your house move any day of the week, whether you fancy moving on a Monday or a Friday.
What Are The Top Locations for Merton Movers?
Whether you’re staying local or moving out of the borough, our trusted removal companies are here to help. Our partners can accommodate both short and longer distanced moves. We’ve looked at the data to reveal our Merton movers’ most popular destinations.
Our data reveals that the most popular moving destination for Merton movers is Lambeth and Tower Hamlets, with 4.43% of movers going to each location. Followed closely by Southwark and Westminster with 3.80% of people relocating here, respectively.
- Lambeth
The sale of flats was the most popular property type during the last year in Lambeth, with an average price of £543,894. Clapham Common is the most expensive area of Lambeth to buy, with an average price of £969,503, while Streatham Vale was the cheapest at £483,094.
- Tower Hamlets
The most expensive area to buy in Tower Hamlets is Spitalfields at an average price of £1,037,214. The cheapest is Bromley By Bow, with an average property price of £432,497.
- Southwark
Southwark is another popular location for our Merton movers, with the most expensive in Southwark being Dulwich Village at £1,602,942. The cheapest area to buy property is Surrey Quays at £533,527.
- Westminster
With 3.80% of moves going here, Westminster is a popular place. The priciest area to buy Westminster is Mayfair with an average property price of £6,962,970. The least expensive area is Maida Hill at £628,762.
What are the Average House Prices In Merton?
In 2021, the average house price in Merton is £725,858. Terraced properties prove to be the most popular to buy, with an average price of £689,336. Flats had an average sold price of £413,927 and semi-detached properties averaged at £921,367 over the last year.
We’ve researched some areas to live in Merton and included their average house prices to help with your house hunt. We take a look at Bushey Mead, South Wimbledon, Raynes Park and Merton Park. South Wimbledon and Bushey Mead both offer more affordable property than Merton’s average.
- Bushey Mead
With an average house price of £559,042, Bushey Mead is more affordable than Merton’s average. The majority of sales in Bushey Mead during the last year were terraced properties, selling for an average price of £578,119.
- South Wimbledon
Offering large period houses as well as apartment blocks, South Wimbledon has an average house price of £696,857. Boasting plenty of green space, South Wimbledon is also bustling with bars, restaurants and cafes.
- Raynes Park
Acting as a London commuter area, Raynes Park boasts excellent travel links around the city. The average house price in Raynes Park currently stands at £759,342.
- Merton Park
An attractive property market, great transport links and plenty of green space make Merton Park an ideal location to live. The average house price in Merton Park is £761,607.
What are the Average Rental Costs in Merton?
Renting is a popular option for many looking to move to London. Compare My Move have researched the rental market in Merton and listed 4 areas to direct your house hunt, including the overall average rent, the cost for a one-bed flat and the price of a two-bedroom house.
Rest assured, our Merton removal companies can help with your house move, whether you’re renting or buying. From mansions to small flats, there isn’t a job that’s too small or too big for our partners.
The current average asking rent in Merton is £1,812 pcm, with one-bedroom flats averaging at £1,060 pcm and two-bedroom houses costing around £1,762 pcm. Below we’ll look at 4 areas of Merton to help your location search.
- Wimbledon
If you're renting in Wimbledon, expect to pay an average rent of £1,987 pcm, with one-bedroom flats averaging at £1,146 pcm and two-bedroom houses costing £1,810 pcm.
- Mitcham
The average rental cost in Mithcam is £1,099 pcm. Expect one-bedroom flats to cost £802 pcm and two-bedroom houses to average at £1,599 pcm.
- Copse Hill
Copse Hill has an average rent of £1,967 pcm in 2021. One-bedroom flats wil cost around £1,043 pcm and two-bedroom houses average at £1,728 pcm.
- Cricket Green
The average rent in Cricket Green is £1,105 pcm, with one-bedroom flats costing £807 pcm and two-bedroom houses averaging at £1,599 pcm.
