FAQs About Moving to Luton
We looked into the moving process in Luton to bring you everything you need to know. We found that the average property price in the area is £293,278 and the average rental cost of £924.
Friday is the most popular day for moving house and August is the favourite time of year. We calculated that the average cost of moving is £753 based on the average for a 3-bedroom house move.
How Much Are Removal Company Costs In Luton
We found that the average cost of hiring a removal company for a residential move in Luton is £753, based on the average 3-bedroom house in the area. Keep in mind that this is an average and the cost of your home move will depend on a few factors.
Removal companies will base their costs on the size of your property, the number of belongings being moved, the distance between your new and old home and sometimes even what day of the week you move.
A less popular day, which in Luton is a Sunday, could be cheaper, with popular days like Friday or Saturday potentially being more expensive.
Costs will also depend on whether or not you use additional services, such as professional packing or storage options. The most you can expect to pay for a removal company in Luton is £900, with the lowest being £606.
What Is The Best Time of Year To Move in Luton?
Our research found that the most popular time of year to move house in Luton is during the summer, with 13.71 % of movers taking place during August.
An August move is ideal for those working in education or families with small children as it falls during the school holidays. The longer and lighter days and better weather conditions also make it a more favourable time to arrange a house move.
The least popular month for home moves in Luton was December, with just 5% of home moves taking place at this time of year. This is likely due to the fact that December is very often a busy and expensive time, with the festive season in full swing.
Furthermore, days are shorter and darker this time of year, with low temperatures and potential for poor moving conditions.
What Is The Best Day Of The Week To Move In Luton?
Our data found that like much of the country, Friday is by far the most popular day to move house in Luton. Over 24% of moves were arranged for this day of the week in the area, compared to just 5% taking place on a Sunday.
With Sunday being at the end of the weekend, this could impact the working week and school hours, if you have children of that age. Furthermore, many estate agents and solicitors may be closed on a Sunday meaning if there is an issue or concern when moving in, you will need to wait until the following morning to contact someone.
Moving on a Friday will give you the whole weekend to unpack at a pace that suits you and settle into your new home. It also allows time to get any shopping or DIY supplies if needed.
What Are The Top Locations for Luton Movers?
For those wanting to move out of Luton, we’ve found the most popular locations for residents of the town to move to, according to our unique user data.
We’ve looked at the top four locations and their average house prices, allowing you to budget accordingly if you are looking to move to one of these areas.
The most popular of the four is Bedford, with Dunstable being the cheapest with an average property price of £298,563. Perhaps unsurprisingly, London is the most expensive on the list, with properties selling for £778,402 on average.
- Bedford
To the north of Luton, Bedford had an average property price of £322,364 over the last year, up 13% on the previous year. The majority of these sales were for semi-detached properties.
- Dunstable
A market town in Bedfordshire, Dunstable sits 30 miles north of London. It is the cheapest location on our list, despite a 12% increase in house prices, with an average price of £298,563.
- London
London has an average property price of £778,402, making it the most expensive of the four. The majority of sales in London in the last year were for flats and apartments, selling for an average price of £602,518.
- St Albans
A city in the commuter belt north of London, St Albans is the second most expensive area on our list, with properties selling for £617,698 on average. The city has a reputation of being one of the most affluent areas in Hertfordshire.
