Average moving costs in East London
| Property size | Typical East London cost |
|---|---|
| Studio | £350–£700 |
| 1-bedroom | £450–£800 |
| 2-bedroom | £600–£1,200 |
| 3-bedroom | £950–£1,500 |
| 4-bedroom | £1,400–£2,300 |
Crew, vehicle and packing for a East London move
- Typical crew size
- 2 movers for 1–2 bed, 3 for a 3-bed, 4 for 4+ beds. Add one mover for stairs without a lift or full packing.
- Recommended vehicle size
- Studios and 1-beds: 1 Luton van (~600 cu ft). 2–3 beds: 1–2 Luton vans. 4+ beds: 2–3 Luton vans or a 7.5t lorry.
- Packing cost guidance
- £200–£600 (full pack), £80–£200 (fragile-only). Most East London households add full or fragile-only packing for moves above 2 bedrooms.
- Typical duration
- Most 1–2 bed local moves complete in 4–6 hours. 3-bed moves typically run 6–8 hours. 4+ bed moves often need a full day or multi-day.
Local East London moving considerations
Property mix: Warehouse conversions in Shoreditch and Hoxton, Victorian terraces across Hackney and Bow, and high-rise apartments around Canary Wharf, Stratford and the Royal Docks.
Typical moves: Typical East London moves are 1–3 bedroom apartment relocations, often with concierge coordination and lift bookings in the high-rise developments.
Transport & access: A12, A13 and the M11 provide East London's main long-distance access. Most apartment buildings need pre-booked service lifts and timed loading bays.
Things to know: Canary Wharf and Stratford require service-lift bookings and concierge sign-in. Shoreditch and Hackney often need parking suspensions on narrow terraces.
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