FAQs About Moving to Salisbury
We've researched everything you need to know about your move to or from Salisbury. We can reveal the average removal cost in Salisbury is £1,486 and May is the favourite time for a house move.
In 2021, the average property price in Salisbury is £335,017 and the average rental price is £903pcm.
How Much Are Removal Company Costs In Salisbury?
Our data shows that the average removal company costs in Salisbury is £1,486. Over the past year, the highest that Salisbury movers paid for their removal company was £1,968 and the lowest paid was £1,004.
Removal company costs will vary depending on how far you’re travelling, the services you require, time of year and day of the week and the removal companies fees. Try comparing different days of the week and months to ensure you get the best deal for your move.
Best Time of Year to Move House in Salisbury?
We’ve looked at our data from previous Salisbury moves we’ve helped with. Our data shows that the best time of year to book a removal company in Salisbury is in May, with 13.75% of all house moves being booked this month. May usually has half term and school holidays, making it an ideal time to move house with young children to avoid any disruption to their school time.
December is the least favourite month to book a removal company in Salisbury, with just 4.98% choosing a winter move. Many UK movers avoid moving house in December to ensure they don’t disrupt any Christmas plans. Combined with the cold and icy conditions of winter, we can see why it’s the least favourite month to book removals.
If your moving date can be flexible, it’s worth comparing removal quotes for different times and seasons of the year to find out when will be the most affordable for your budget.
Most Popular Day of The Week to Move House In Salisbury?
Saturday is Salisbury’s most popular day for a house move, with 26.24% booking their removal company for the weekend. Followed closely by a Friday, a further 20.81% of people moved house on this day. The weekend gives many people extra time off work to settle into their new home, so naturally it’s a popular time to move house.
Sunday is the least favourite day to book a removal company in Salisbury, with just 6.33% opting to move on this day. It’s typically difficult to complete and move house on a Sunday due to estate agents and solicitors being closed, making it impossible to solve any important issues that would arise.
By comparing removal company quotes for a range of days and months, it’ll help you get an idea of the most affordable times to move, if you’re flexible on when you can move.
What Are The Top Locations for Salisbury Movers?
We’ve looked at our data from previous Salisbury movers to learn of the popular destinations. Our data shows that Andover is the most popular location for Salisbury movers, with 12.36% of all moves going here. With an average house price of £308,591, Andover is more affordable than Salisbury’s average of £335,017.
Salisbury’s most popular property type in 2020 was terraced properties, costing an average of £279,632. Semi-detached properties sold for an average of £339,813 and detached properties average at £462,575.
Other popular locations for Salisbury movers include Shaftesbury, Warminster and Colchester. Below we will take a look at each location to compare property prices to help with your house hunt.
- Andover
Andover is the most popular location for a Salisbury move. The average house price is £308,591. The majority of sales in Andover in 2020 were detached properties that sold for an average price of £430,691
- Shaftesbury
A further 3.93% of house moves went to Shaftesbury from Salisbury. With an average property price of £323,414, the area’s property market is more affordable than Salisbury’s. Terraced properties were also the most popular in 2020, selling for an average price of £230,205.
- Warminster
Warminster is another favourite destination for our Salisbury movers. The average property price is £270,023, again making it more affordable to buy property than in Salisbury. The majority of sales in Warminster during the last year were detached properties, selling for an average price of £359,851.
- Colchester
Colchester saw 2.81% of moves from Salisbury, proving to be another popular location. The average house price in Colchester is £302,439, with detached properties selling the most in 2020, averaging at £427,052.
