FAQs About Moving to Sheffield
To help with your research, Compare My Move have answered all the important questions you need to know when moving to Sheffield. Whether you're buying or renting, we've collected all the vital data required. The average property price in this area is £217,015, with the most popular month to move house being July.
For those looking to rent in Sheffield, our data has revealed that the average asking rent is currently £878 pcm. The average removal cost is £937.19, but with Compare My Move, you could save up to 70% on the cost of your removal, helping you save money when you need it most. Rest assured, all our removal partners are verified and fully-insured for a safer and more efficient house move.
How Much Are Removal Company Costs In Sheffield?
Our previous research discovered that Friday was the most popular day to move house with UK movers. This is also true for Sheffield movers, with 33.2% of Compare My Move removals occurring on a Friday in this area. The average cost of moving house on a Friday is £937, so don’t forget to factor this in when planning your budget.
The least popular day to move house in Sheffield is Sunday as only 5.1% of removals were booked on this specific day. This is surprising as it’s also the cheapest day of the week to move, cutting the cost of the removal down to £717. With a saving of 21%, you may want to consider booking your Sheffield moving date on a Sunday, if it fits in with your schedule. When you compare removal quotes, you'll get the best price for your home removal, whether you're moving into, from or within Sheffield.
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What's The Best Time of Year To Move in Sheffield?
If you’re curious to know when the best time to move in Sheffield is, we’ve got you covered! With 11% of removals occurring in July, it’s the most popular month to move house in this area. This is unsurprising as the summer months are often popular with the warmer weather, brighter days and school holidays making it an ideal time to pack up and move out.
Summer is also a favourite with the rest of the UK as August is the most popular day to move house overall. Take advantage of the longer days and use Compare My Move to beat the competition and compare a range of removal quotes from the most trusted Sheffield home movers.
The winter months are Sheffield’s least favourite time to move, with December coming in last with only 7% of removals occurring then. This may mean that some removal companies have more time slots available, but it’s important to also factor in the darker, colder days and also the Christmas holiday.
What Is The Best Day Of The Week To Move In Sheffield?
With 33.2% of Sheffield moves happening on Friday, it’s the most popular day to move house in this area. Booking during a weekend ensures you have plenty of days spare to recover before the working week starts. With less traffic and more free time, it’s easy to see how Friday and Saturday are some of the most popular days amongst movers.
However, with the start of the working week looming, Sunday is the least popular day to move house in Sheffield. Only 5.1% of Compare My Move users booked their removals for this day in Sheffield, not wanting to deal with the chaos of unpacking during the following week.
It's also important to note that Sundays also mean the closure of estate agent and conveyancers' offices, meaning less communication throughout the property chain. This could lead to further delays and is another reason why this day is often avoided amongst movers.
What Are The Top 4 Locations for Sheffield Movers?
Thinking of moving out of Sheffield? All of our removal partners at Compare My Move have helped hundreds of movers leave the area, getting them to their new homes as quickly as possible. Whether it’s for a bigger family house, work opportunities or simply a change of scenery, we have everything you need to move with ease.
The most popular destination for our Sheffield movers is Rotherham, with over 8.5% of removals going here. Barnsley, London, Chesterfield and Leeds are also popular choices. No matter where you’re travelling to, our dedicated team will ensure you get there as smoothly and efficiently as possible, whilst also helping you save money along the way.
To help you find your dream home, we’ve included the average house price for each location listed below. Of the four, London is by far the most expensive with an average property price of £496,269. The cheapest is Barnsley with an average price of £152,790.
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- Rotherham
Rotherham is the most popular destination with our Sheffield movers and with an average house price of £157,230, it’s easy to see why. Not only does this area offer cheaper property prices, but it also contains a variety of attractions, like Rotherham Rocks and the Magna Science Adventure Centre, to keep you and your family entertained throughout the week.
- Barnsley
Another popular area to move to is Barnsley, which currently has an average house price of £152,790. A town in South Yorkshire, it has a range of good transportation links connecting it to neighbouring locations. As well as an array of art, literature and music events for the artisans out there.
- London
Despite being the most expensive area on our list, London is a highly popular choice for many British movers. The latest house price is calculated at £496,269, making it considerably higher than Sheffield's average of £217,015. However, with higher salaries and an abundance of entertainment and job opportunities, it’s easy to see why England’s capital is still a popular choice.
- Chesterfield
With an average house price of £191,735, Chesterfield is next on our list of popular locations. It’s only 11 miles south of Sheffield and offers many different types of transportation, easily connecting you to the surrounding areas.
What Are The Average Property Prices In Sheffield?
As we've mentioned above, the average price of a property in Sheffield is currently £217,015. Prices in the area increased 7% on the previous year, with semi-detached properties - which made up the majority of sales last year - reaching an average price of £206,424.
Detached properties sold for an average of £362,468 but terraced properties sold for far cheaper, at an average £167,260.
To help you search for your dream home, we’ve listed some of the cheapest areas to live in Sheffield, using sources such as Rightmove as a guide. The cheapest of these areas was Grimethorpe, with an average property price of £109,712. To help stretch your budget further, don’t forget to compare removal quotes by completing our quick and easy form today.
- Darnall
A suburb of eastern Sheffield, Darnall is first on our list with a very appealing average asking price of £115,910. It’s only 3 miles from the city centre and has a mix of 1880s cottages, 1930s semi-detached properties and quaint terraced houses for the choosing.
- Grimethorpe
Grimethorpe is a large village with a current average asking price of £109,712, 11% down on the previous year. Originally a mining village, it’s rich with history, offering a range of traditional properties for families of all sizes.
- Woodhouse
With an average asking price of £159,462, Woodhouse is one of the 28 electoral wards in Sheffield, perfect for those looking to work in the city centre. It was once a farming and coal mining village but is now a suburb and housing estate that offers a range of properties for future buyers.
- Gleadless
A suburb and parish within Sheffield, Gleadless currently has an average asking price of £152,872 making it a rather affordable area within the city. There are excellent transport links available, with the option of the tram services being particularly popular.
What Is The Average Rent In Sheffield?
For those who’d prefer to rent in Sheffield, we’ve covered that too - to help you plan your budget, we’ve used property websites such as Zoopla to find the cheapest areas to rent in Sheffield. The current average asking rent in the city is £874 pcm. A two-bedroom house in the city costs an average of £695 pcm, with one-bedroom flats even cheaper at £538 pcm.
There are a variety of rental properties in Sheffield so you may not need to buy a house to find your perfect home. Below we've listed four areas to rent within Sheffield which feature a range of property types to suit everyone from families to young professionals.
Whether you're buying or renting, Compare My Move will connect you with verified and experienced removal companies to guide you through the moving process.
- Hemsworth
The most affordable area we could find to rent in Sheffield is Hemsworth, which has an average asking rent of £441 pcm. From small bungalows to grand semi-detached houses, there’s plenty to choose from and all with low price tags. If you’re looking for larger properties, 2-bedroom houses average at £433 pcm, whilst 1-bedroom flats average at £399 pcm.
- Ecclesfield
Ecclesfield is next with an average asking rent of £508 pcm. If you’re a growing family, you can find large 6-bedroom detached houses, or for those looking for something smaller, there’s also a range of terraced houses to choose from. 2-bedroom houses are currently averaging at £536 pcm, whilst flats have an average asking rent of £481 pcm.
- Norton
Another option is Norton, with an average asking rent of £583 pcm. From townhouses to bungalows, flats to detached homes, there’s so much to view when you’re house-hunting. Here, 1-bedroom flats have an average asking rent of £381 pcm, whilst 2-bedroom houses increase the value to £541 pcm.
- Handsworth
A suburb of southeastern Sheffield, Handsworth currently has an average asking rent of £596 pcm. Again, there’s a range of terraced and detached houses to view here, all of which could be the perfect dream home for you and your family. If you want a fairly large property, 2-bedroom houses average at £524 pcm. If this isn’t for you, then 1-bedroom flats currently average at £412 pcm.
