Average London moving costs by property size
London is the UK's largest and most logistically complex removal market. Moves involve congestion-zone charges, parking suspensions, lift bookings, porters and timed loading bays. Central London moves carry the highest price-per-cubic-foot in the UK, while suburban North, South, East and West London family moves price closer to the wider South-East average.
| Property size | Typical London cost |
|---|---|
| Studio (local) | £400–£800 |
| 1-bedroom (local) | £550–£950 |
| 2-bedroom (local) | £800–£1,400 |
| 3-bedroom (local) | £1,200–£1,800 |
| 3-bedroom (long-distance, 100+ miles) | £2,000–£3,000 |
| 4-bedroom | £1,800–£3,200 |
London pricing factors
- Typical 2-bed London apartment move: £700–£1,300 local, £1,400–£2,200 long-distance.
- Typical 3-bed London family move: £1,200–£1,800 local, £1,800–£2,800 long-distance.
- Premium areas (Mayfair, Belgravia, Notting Hill, Holland Park, Hampstead) typically run 30–50% above the London average.
- Congestion Charge, ULEZ, parking suspensions and lift bookings all add to total move cost.
- Premium-area moves add 10–40% above the county average for larger inventories and access constraints.
- Friday and end-of-month slots typically carry a 10–20% premium.
- Full packing adds £200–£800 depending on volume; fragile-only £80–£250.
Typical London distance & duration examples
| Example move | Typical price | Typical duration |
|---|---|---|
| Within London (under 20 miles) | £1,200–£1,800 | 6–8 hours |
| London to London | £1,400–£2,800 | 8–12 hours |
| London long-distance (100+ miles) | £2,000–£3,000 | Full day / overnight |
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