Looking for a removal company in the seaside resort of Southend-on-Sea? With an average moving cost of £937, we've helped more than 900 people move home and save money across Southend in the last year. Compare My Move can connect you with up to 6 verified and reviewed removal companies in your local area, taking the stress out of moving home.
Known for its Victorian Pier, which is the longest in the world at a length of 1.33 miles, Southend-on-Sea has a lot to offer. We have 20 quality removal companies covering the local area, each having undergone our strict verification process. Every removal company must agree to our code of practice and our new business team diligently checks third-party reviews. We also check company documentation, ensuring every company has both Goods in Transit and Public Liability insurance.
If you're moving within or from Southend-On-Sea, compare home removal companies with us to save up to 70% on your moving costs.
HCS Removals
1755 London Road, Leigh-On-Sea, SS9 2SW
Based in Essex, at HCS Removals we are committed to providing a friendly, professional and stress-free moving service for your home or business.
"no complaints. very accommodating from start to finish. very happy."
Relocate Removals
Unit 2, Kerry Avenue, Purfleet Industrial Estate, South Ockendon, RM15 4YA
At Relocate Removals, we have years of experience to ensure that your move is one of excitement for your new beginning, instead of full of worry.
"So helpful and friendly, we were a bit of a pain to move, from the first floor of a house with tricky access, to a little terrace, with a 12 hour round trip driving for the lads.Special shout out to Tony who did all the driving but also went above and beyond to be helpful. Lovely crew and an excellent company. "
E J Moves
27 Suffolk Road, , IG11 7QP
E J Moves are passionate about providing the best moving services with the utmost care from our team of friendly and professional staff.
"The Team at EJ Moves couldn't have been better, they were responsive to queries, competitively priced and very helpful. They went the extra mile in ensuring the move went smoothly. They kept me up to date throughout the day and offered solutions when we hit a couple of inevitable moving snags. I would highly recommend EJ Moves Ltd. "
ALJ Moving Services
5 Brook Cottages, Colchester Road, Colchester, CO7 7AU
A Colchester removal company with more than 30 years removal experience, providing a reliable service to take all of the stress out of your moving day.
"So friendly and understanding with my moving date changing what felt like 100 times! Move day its self couldnt have been simpler, lovely gents! Could not recommend enough! Use this firm they certainly deserve the business! "
My Safe Removals
92 Bury Street, London, N9 7JR
My Safe Removals operate our professional and efficient home removal service across the whole of London. Additionally, we can offer a packing and storage service as well.
"Trustworthy, Professional,Had good expertiseGood information and adviceWell-organisedHelpful, Knowledgeable on their areaGood customer-focusPunctualHard-WorkingGood at problem-solvingRespectful of propertyFriendly and AffableThe MD and his Removal men made, what can be a very stressful event, fairly relaxed. We got where we needed to get and with everything intact.I would recommend My Safe Removals"
Get Removal and Business Ltd
Unit 2, Horizon Park Innovation Close, Poole, BH12 4QT
With offices in Ireland and Northern Ireland, we are Get Removal. We can offer a trusted and reliable home removal service along with a professional packing service to help make your move stress-free.
"Fantastic people ! Another company did not show up on collection !!!. This guys organise all within 3 hours ! Finally I save over A? 320 !!! Really excellent customer service. !!! And received really nice sweet gift :) THANKS !!!!"
Cornerstone Removals
4 Longcliffe Path, Watford, WD19 7PH
A family-owned business with years of experience in the industry, Cornerstone Removals are a professional, passionate removals company based in Watford.
"Very helpful and understanding. Thanks for the time and taking the time to explain everything "
Max Movers
UK Depot, 114 Filwood Park Ln, Bristol, BS4 1ET
Max Movers are a professional and friendly house removal company specialising in international removals. We offer our first-class removal service from all areas in the UK (outside of London) to a variety of international locations.
"Brilliant Service!! Really good communication !!"
Advance Removals
20 Ffordd Glas Y Dorlan, Llantwit Fardre, Pontypridd, CF38 2BZ
Advance Removals are a first-class family-run house removal company. We strive for customer satisfaction, so we go above and beyond to carry out a 5-star house move.
"They arrived on time, and were very effecient. Nothing was too much trouble, including disconnecting and reconnecting the washing machine. Would highly recommend them!"
BSM Removals
City Address, 132-134 Great Ancoats Street, Manchester, M4 6DE
Established in 1989, BSM Removals is a family-run removal company based in Manchester.
"We had some difficulties on the day owing to van availability so we needed to do multiple trips between Didsbury and Holmfirth, but our two movers powered through and made sure we were out on time, and into our new property without any fuss - they were lovely, were careful with our stuff and put in a tonne of graft all day. I can't fault them, and would highly recommend BSM to anyone moving home."
Safe Movers and Storage
Mallows Green, Harlow, Essex, IP25 6EL
Established over a year ago, Safe Movers and Storage are a reliable, friendly and efficient removals company based in Harlow, Essex.
"Excellent company. Good communication, good handling, good pricing. Shame we dont have to move more often as I know exactly who Id hire!"
Brilliant Moves
20 Millais Road, London, E11 4HD
Brilliant Moves are a professional and reliable house removal company offering our expert service across London and other areas of the UK.
"very good - would highly recommend"
Optimus Removals Ltd
Leechfields, Basildon, SS14 3RQ
At Optimus Removals Ltd, we understand how stressful moving houses can be - that is why we provide first-class, reliable removal services across London and other areas of the UK.
"Good guys but a little bit to fast and with lower quality than expected, but everything was running quite well, only some problem with the weight that wasnt covered and needed to pay an additional Luton, they need to consider this at the beginning of the deal."
Sure Removals
4 Bridge Close, Romford, RM7 0AU
With over 20 years of experience in the industry, Sure Removals is a trusted, professional removals company operating across London.
"Arrived on time. Silvio supervised and was excellent at making sure nothing was damaged and the team were handling things carefully. Everything was moved promptly with no issues, would recommend "
Lockwell International Ltd
Lockwell International Ltd, Unit 1 Orbital Business Park, London, N18 3BY
Lockwell International Ltd is a residential removal company covering Greater and Central London, in addition to areas in the East of England and the East Midlands.
"They were very reasonable, professional, and did a great job in moving us. Packing on day one and moving us on day two. They were efficient and new what they were doing. Took all the hassle and stress out of a difficult day. Can highly recommend them."
SafeZone Removals & Storage
Maynard Heady, Matrix House 12-16, Canvey Island, SS8 9DE
SafeZone Removals are a professional removal company that offer their expert house removal service across East London, Chelmsford, Colchester and Southend-on-Sea.
"Very efficient and reliable, fair price with no hidden extras. They had to remove front door to get sofa in and they reassembled my bed as well all in the price.Really nice group of guys.Thankyou very much...john"
Removalss
51 Carlisle Road, Dartford, DA1 1XJ
Removalss aims to send the best and most experienced movers to your door to help you efficiently complete your house move. We are a verified and reliable removals company operating across Southend-on-Sea and Tonbridge.
"Arrived on time Very helpful - everything in the van within a good time Any issues were answered with yes we can do that "
GS Moving Ltd
Flat 20 Redding House, Redding House, London, SE18 5SR
GS Moving Ltd is a residential removal company covering the East Midlands and East of England
"Helpful and efficient. No problems with the move. Minor problem with communication."
NRS Trans
1-3 New Orchard, Poole, BH15 1LY
Based in Bournemouth, NRS Trans offer our expert house removal service across London, St Albans, Birmingham, Coventry, Nottingham, Bath, Bournemouth, Cardiff, Leicester, Luton, Milton Keynes, Peterborough, Gloucester and many more locations across the UK.
"Worked amazingly hard. A very slick team. 2 special wrappers 3 men movers who worked cheerfully and hard to move me an old single lady from first floor flat to another first floor flat not an easy move. Very grateful and would recommend. "
Globe Movers Ltd
34 Morant Road, Grays, RM16 4UA
Globe Movers Ltd are a residential removal company based in Essex and Reading. We serve customers across the Slough, Cambridge, Chelmsford and Southend-on-Sea areas.
"Fantastic from start to finish. My move was arranged with ease and clarity. The removal guys were efficient and accommodating and the total cost was very reasonable. I would highly recommend this company following my experience with them."
Compare My Move have done all the hard work for you, answering everything you need to know about your move to Southend-on-Sea. 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, our removal partners have in-depth experience and knowledge of a variety of removal plans. Our research shows that the average house price in Southend-on-Sea is £309,102 and the average rent price is £1,080 pcm.
The most popular day to move house amongst our Southend-on-Sea users was Friday, resulting in the average cost of moving house being around £937. Despite its popularity, Friday is not the most expensive day to move house. Tuesday was actually the most expensive moving day, increasing the price to £1,110.
However, the cheapest day to move house in Southend-on-Sea was Sunday, with the average residential move costing £717. Surprisingly, despite the low price, this is also the least popular day for our users - don’t immediately dismiss a Sunday move when you compare removal quotes as it may actually save you more according to our research.
compare nowThe most popular month to move house in Southend-on-Sea was August, with 15% of removals taking place during this time. Summer is often a clear winner for movers across the UK and our Southend-on-Sea users seem to agree. July came in at a close second with 10.8% of movers choosing this month.
August is actually the most favoured month amongst users across the UK, meaning there may be some competition for time slots. 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 was 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.
With an overwhelming majority of 30% of removals, Friday was the most popular day to move house in Southend-on-Sea. Saturday was close behind with 18.7%, making the weekend the most favoured time to move in this area. When choosing a weekend removal, many people won’t have to worry about booking time off work and so have a few extra days to unpack and settle into their new home, ensuring a less stressful experience.
Sunday was 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 didn't choose this as their moving day.
Whether you decide on a Monday or Friday move, you'll have peace of mind knowing our removal companies accommodate a range of removal plans, any day of the week, any time of year.
Whether you’re moving across the road or across the country, our removal partners are able to accommodate both local and long-distance moves. The most popular destination for Southend-on-Sea movers was Westcliff-on-Sea, with 8% of removals occurring 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 £309,102. Our expert removal partners are experienced in nationwide moves and will ensure your relocation is as seamless and stress-free as possible no matter what the budget.
To help with your house hunt, we’ve listed the average house price for each popular location, using data from both the UK House Price Index and Rightmove. We've also included some important information about each area to further add to your research.
A suburb within Southend-on-Sea, Westcliff-on-Sea is a seaside resort with an average house price of £341,185 - this has risen by 12% since 2019. 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 also make it the perfect place for those wanting a mix of city and seaside life.
With excellent transport links and mesmerising architecture, Rochford currently has an average house price of £362,097. The town has previously been ranked sixth in the top ten best places to retire as part of Yopa’s 2019 Downsizers Guide. Interestingly, Halifax also named it 37th for the best places to live across the country.
Despite the high average house price of £496,269, London is always a favourite amongst British movers. With great job opportunities, higher salaries, excellent transport links and a diverse lifestyle, it’s no wonder that many movers flock to England’s capital despite the higher property prices.
A district of Southend-on-Sea, the town of Leigh-on-Sea currently has an average house price of £396,073. The area is located around 40 miles from central London and is considered as part of London’s commuter belt, making it perfect for those wishing to regularly commute to the city.
For those looking to buy in Southend-on-Sea, we’ve done all the vital research for you. New build properties rose in price ever so slightly by 0.1%, whilst existing properties increased by 1.3%. They have been on the rise since so where you decide to move may greatly depend on your personal budget.
Below, we’ve listed the top 4 areas in Southend-on-Sea for affordable housing. By using the property website Rightmove, we’ve included each locations’ average sold house price for greater accuracy when comparing.
Just over 3 miles from Southend Station in the Rochford district lies North Shoebury with an average house price of £273,436 - this is an 11% increase since 2019. There are a variety of property types to choose from here, ranging from traditional terraced houses to spacious, 4-bedroom detached homes.
Next on our list is Prittlewell with an average house price of £268,167. There are a variety of modern flats and apartments to see in this district, as well as quaint and luxurious bungalows. If you’re looking for something larger, there are also spacious semi-detached homes for movers to browse.
Southchurch currently has an average house price of £270,106 and a number of excellent schools for those moving with children. Last year, the majority of property sales were for terraced properties which sold for on average £281,108. Flats, however, averaged for much cheaper at £180,777.
Another popular and affordable location is Eastwoodbury, with an average house price of £285,851. The majority of sales have involved semi-detached properties which sold for an average of £313,431. If you’re looking for something smaller, flats sold for £207,339.
If you're not ready to commit to buying a house just yet, then renting might be an ideal solution for you. There are plenty of renting opportunities in Southend-on-Sea for a variety of property types. There are even a number of Shared Ownership opportunities should you consider buying in the future.
For those looking to rent in Southend-on-Sea, the average asking rent is £1,080 PCM, according to Zoopla. We also discovered that 1-bedroom flats average at £894 PCM, whilst 2-bedroom flats have an average of £1,186 PCM. If you'd prefer a more spacious property, 2-bedroom houses currently have an average of £1,125 PCM.
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.
The town of Rochford currently has an average asking rent of £724 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 £637 pcm, whilst 2-bedroom houses average at £884 pcm.
Wickford is approximately a 35-minute drive from the centre of Southend-on-Sea and currently has an average asking rent of £1,030 pcm. If you’re searching for the perfect 2-bedroom house, you can expect to pay an average of around £1,232 pcm. However, 1-bedroom flats have a much cheaper average of £767 pcm.
A town in southeast Essex, Shoeburyness currently has an average asking rent of £1,187 pcm according to Zoopla. Whilst 1-bedroom flats average at £509 per month, 2-bedroom houses average at £897 pcm.
A recurring town for this page, Benfleet appears once more with an average asking rent of £1,175 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 £750 pcm.