FAQs About Moving to Southend on Sea
Compare My Move have done the hard work and answered everything you need to know about your Southend-on-Sea move. Our data shows that the average removal cost in Southend-on-Sea is £937, with most people preferring an August move.
Whether you're buying or renting in Southend-on-Sea, our removal partners have in-depth experience and knowledge of a variety of moves. Our research shows that the average house price in Southend-on-Sea is £298,904 and the average rent price is £938.
- How Much Are Removal Costs In Southend-on-Sea?
- What is The Best Time of Year To Move in Southend-on-Sea?
- What is The Best Day Of The Week To Move In Southend-on-Sea?
- What Are The Top 4 Locations for Southend-on-Sea Movers?
- What Are The Average Property Prices in Southend-on-Sea?
- What Is The Average Rent In Southend-on-Sea?
How Much Are Removal Costs In Southend-on-Sea?
Due to the most popular day to move house in Southend-on-Sea being Friday, the average cost of moving house in this area is £937. Despite its popularity, Friday is not the most expensive day to move house. Tuesday is actually the most expensive day to move, increasing the price to £1,110.36.
The cheapest day to move house in Southend-on-Sea is a Sunday, with the average house move costing £717.13. Surprisingly, this is also the least popular day of the week to move. Don’t immediately dismiss a Sunday move when you compare Southend-on-Sea removal quotes as it may save you more.
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What is The Best Time of Year To Move in Southend-on-Sea?
The most popular month to move house in Southend-on-Sea is August, with 15% of house removals taking place during this time. Summer is often a clear winner for movers across the UK and Southend-on-Sea seems to agree, with July coming in at a close second with 10.8% of movers choosing this month.
August is also the most favoured month to move across the whole of the UK, meaning there may be some competition for removal time slots throughout Summer. Why not take advantage of the brighter days and find a reliable removal company with Compare My Move? Book as early as possible to ensure you find the perfect date for you.
With Autumn weather introducing colder temperatures and rainy days, October is the least popular month to move house in Southend-on-Sea. With only 6.1% of movers choosing this time of the year, it’s likely that the change in weather is a major factor that dissuades movers.
What is The Best Day Of The Week To Move In Southend-on-Sea?
With an overwhelming majority of 30% of removals, Friday is the most popular day to move house in Southend-on-Sea. Saturday is close behind with 18.7% of removals being booked on this day, making the weekend the most favoured time of the week to move in this area. By choosing a weekend move, most people don’t have to worry about booking time off work and so have a few extra days to settle into their new home.
Sunday is the least popular day to move house in Southend-on-Sea, with only 3.9% of house moves taking place then. As estate agents and conveyancers’ offices are usually closed on Sundays, there’s no surprise that many Southend-on-Sea movers don’t choose this as their moving day.
Whether you choose a Monday or a Friday move, you'll have peace of mind knowing our Southend-on-Sea removal companies accommodate to a range of moves, any day of the week, any time of year.
What Are The Top 4 Locations for Southend-on-Sea Movers?
Whether you’re moving across the road or across the country, our removal partners at Compare My Move are able to accommodate both local and long-distance moves. The most popular destination for Southend-on-Sea movers is Westcliff-on-Sea, with 8% of removals happening there. Other popular locations include Rochford, London and Leigh-on-Sea.
According to the UK House Price Index, the average house price in Southend-on-Sea is £298,904. Compare My Move’s expert removal partners are experienced in nationwide moves and will ensure your relocation is as seamless as possible.
To help with your house-hunt, we’ve listed the average house price for each popular location for Southend-on-Sea movers using both the UK House Price Index and Right Move. We've included some important information about each area too, to help with your research.
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Westcliff-on-Sea
A suburb within Southend-on-Sea, Westcliff-on-Sea is a seaside resort with an average house price of £308,546. From visiting the local beach to wandering through the green parks, there’s plenty of beautiful scenery to see when living in this area. The great transport links make it the perfect place for those wanting a mix of city and seaside life.
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Rochford
With excellent transport links and mesmerising architecture, Rochford currently has an average house price of £345,306. The town has previously been ranked sixth in the top ten best places to retire as part of Yopa’s 2019 Downsizers Guide. Halifax also named it 37th for the best places to live across the country.
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London
Despite its high average house price of £483,922, London is always a favourite amongst British movers. With great job opportunities, higher salaries, excellent transport links and its diverse lifestyle, it’s no wonder that many movers flock to England’s capital despite the higher property prices.
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Leigh-on-Sea
A district of Southend-on-Sea, the town of Leigh-on-Sea currently has an average house price of £382,588. The area is located around 40 miles from central London and it is considered as part of London’s commuter belt which makes it perfect for those wishing to regularly commute to the city.
What Are The Average Property Prices in Southend-on-Sea?
Property prices in Southend-on-Sea remained steady throughout Summer of 2019, but they then started to significantly increase in October. In December 2019 alone, they increased by 2.5%. According to the UK House Price Index, the average property price in this area is now £298,904. This is definitely good news for those looking to sell their property here.
For those looking to buy a house in Southend-on-Sea, we’ve done the research so you don’t have to. New build properties declined in price by -1.2% in October 2019, whilst existing properties began to steadily increase.
We’ve listed the top 4 areas in Southend-on-Sea for affordable housing. By using the property website Right Move, we’ve included each locations’ average sold house price for greater accuracy when comparing.
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North Shoebury
Just over 3 miles from Southend Station in the Rochford district lies North Shoebury with an average house price of £240,092. There are a variety of property types to choose from here, ranging from traditional terraced houses to spacious, 4-bedroom detached properties.
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Prittlewell
Next on our list is Prittlewell with an average house price of £245,957. There are a variety of modern flats and apartments to see in this district, as well as quaint but luxurious bungalows. If you’re looking for something larger, there are also spacious semi-detached homes for you to browse.
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Southchurch
Southchurch currently has an average house price of £262,335 and has a number of excellent schools for those moving with a family. Last year, the majority of property sales here were for terraced properties which sold for on average £281,247. Flats, however, averaged for much cheaper at £180,129.
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Eastwoodbury
Another popular and affordable location is Eastwoodbury, with an average house price of £265,723. The majority of sales in 2019 involved semi-detached properties which sold for an average of £299,476. If you’re looking for something smaller, flats sold for £160,472.
What Is The Average Rent In Southend-on-Sea?
If you're not ready to buy a house in Southend-on-Sea, renting might be an ideal option for you. There are plenty of renting opportunities in Southend-on-Sea for a variety of property types, too.
Compare My Move have done the hard work and research for you. For those looking to rent in Southend-on-Sea rather than buy, the current average asking rent is £938 pcm, according to Zoopla.
To help you find the perfect area for you, we’ve listed some of the cheapest places to rent within the Southend-on-Sea postcode, including their average asking rent, rent for 1-bedroom flats and 2-bedroom houses for further comparison.
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Rochford
The town of Rochford currently has an average asking rent of £965 pcm, making it one of the cheapest areas to rent within the Southend-on-Sea postcode. Those looking for 1-bedroom flats can expect an average of £650 pcm, whilst 2-bedroom houses average at £884 pcm.
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Wickford
Wickford is approximately a 35-minute drive to the centre of Southend-on-Sea and currently has an average asking rent of £955 pcm. If you’re searching for the perfect 2-bedroom house, you can expect to pay around an average of £1,232 pcm. However, 1-bedroom flats have a much cheaper average of £666 pcm.
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Shoeburyness
A town in south-east Essex, Shoeburyness currently has an average asking rent of £1,019 pcm, according to Zoopla. Whilst 1-bedroom flats average at £680 per month, 2-bedroom houses average at £907 pcm.
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Benfleet
A recurring town for this page, Benfleet appears once more with an average asking rent of £1,110 pcm. Looking for a spacious 2-bedroom house? Here, they currently average at £1,101 pcm. Those looking for 1-bedroom flats, however, can expect an average of around £624 pcm.
