Compare House Removal companies in Peterborough

Looking for a reliable House Removal service in Peterborough?

Look no further! You can easily find house removal companies in Peterborough and get free quotes for your house removal service. We make it simple for you to compare multiple personalised removal quotes for your house move in one place and to find the best house moving companies in Peterborough that fit your budget.

Removal companies on VanHelper have the necessary resources and expertise to ensure a smooth and stress-free relocation experience. They have you covered, from packing and transporting your belongings to unpacking and settling into your new home. Plus, you can trust that your items will be handled with care, as the removal companies will use appropriate moving equipment and techniques.

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Where to book a home removal in Peterborough?

Peterborough is home to multiple removal services; there are more services in Peterborough compared to similar cities of its population size in the UK. VanHelper can help you reach various removal services and get quotes for free for Peterborough removals on one website.

The average cost for local Peterborough removals

Although each removal is unique, you can find average prices for typical home removals in Peterborough in the table below:

Property size	Average cost
1 bedroom	£400 - £500
2 bedroom	£500 - £650
3 bedroom	£650 - £850

The most accurate prices will come from quotes from removal companies specific to your needs. Each removal job is unique. If you want additional services such as packing services, then be prepared to pay an extra 20%-30% for your job.

You can expect to pay at least £400 for typical home removal for a one bedroom property in Peterborough, two bedroom property house move will start at £500, and a three bedroom property removal will start at £650

Sometimes you will not be offered a pre-move survey by the professional removal companies you find. It will never hurt your removal experience to ask for a pre-move survey if you are unsure if you will get the best prices. This is because pre-move surveys provide vital information for professional removal companies to quote you at their most competitive prices. This is one of the best ways to avoid surprise charges for your home removals in Peterborough.

The average cost of moving a home between Peterborough and other UK cities

The most common question we are asked is how much does an average cost for removals to another city cost? After all, a ballpark figure is a great baseline when you want to engage professional removal companies for your home removals for Peterborough. We have gathered the average prices below based on a 3 bedroom property removal. Please note these prices are not final, and you can always get the most accurate prices directly from removal companies through VanHelper.

Peterborough to other cities	Average cost for 3 bedroom property
Peterborough to London	£1,000 - £1,200
Peterborough to Birmingham	£1,000 - £1,200
Peterborough to Liverpool	£1,050 - £1,200
Peterborough to Glasgow	£1,200 - £1,400
Peterborough to Cardiff	£1,100 - £1,300
Peterborough to Belfast	£1,000 - £1,250

When is the busiest time for home movers in Peterborough?

The busiest time for house removals and, by extension, the most expensive time to move in Peterborough is late August. This is consistent with the rest of the United Kingdom. Friday is also the week's busiest day for home removals in Peterborough.

Because Peterborough has a large family-oriented population, removals during the school term are more economical.

For removal, planning is always the key. VanHelper recommends that you plan at least three weeks. Use VanHelper to book your home removals now to avoid disappointment.

Why move to Peterborough?

Peterborough is a cathedral city with a rich heritage tracing back to the first Bronze age settlements in the United Kingdom. The city has endured and prospered into an arts and cultural centre with annual music, arts and beer festivals calling the city home. The city is also one of the four future city demonstrators of the United Kingdom, focusing on environmental businesses and intelligent urban systems. Peterborough provides a testbed for environmental technologies and systems within the United Kingdom.

Just 45 minutes by direct train away from London, Peterborough is an important stop for the London to Edinburgh East Cost line and conveniently has both coach and bus connections within the city.

Peterborough has a population of 202,259 as of 2019. The population started rising when the town was transformed from a market town to an industrial centre in the 1850s with the opening of the Great Northern Railway line’s London to York route. The majority of population growth occurred between 1971 to 1991 when larger service sector companies established their base in Peterborough, slowly transitioning the city from Industrial to Service sector employment.

Shopping in Peterborough can be found at Queensgate shopping centre with over 90 stores and entertainment for the family. The town centre focuses on Peterborough cathedral square and Peterborough cathedral.

Peterborough has many local removals companies that cover domestic home removals, office and international removals.

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Best places to move to in Peterborough

Whether you are looking to move to Peterborough as a family, couple or over 55, Peterborough has something for everyone.

Peterborough city centre

Moving to the city centre of Peterborough is ideal for families with children because of The prestigious Peterborough School. It is an independent, coeducational day school with a capacity for children aged six weeks to 18 years old. It is associated with a Church of England Anglican school through the Woodward Schools group.

Eastgate

Eastgate is a perfect location for young couples to settle down in Peterborough. Eastgate is located between the city centre shopping area and the Showcase Cinema de Lux Peterborough just East of Peterborough. Eastgate provides the convenience of Peterborough living whilst sheltering you away from the hustle and bustle of the city centre.

Orton Waterville

The Orton Waterville area is located just west of Peterborough city centre. The area has many semi-detacheds and detached properties, ideal for families with a bigger budget and who want more space for their home. The area is especially attractive for families that love the outdoors due to its proximity to The Ferry Meadows in Nenepark and the Orton Meadows Golf course. Orton is considered one of the most desirable places to live in Peterborough.

Hampton

Just south of Peterborough city, Hampton is a developing township with affordable housing and rapid development, development of the area started in 1997. There are plans to construct four neighbourhoods in the area, and 8,500 new homes will be completed around 2023. Hampton is especially attractive to those over 55s due to the large amount of wide-open spaces. The leading developers of the areas have pledged to provide at least 50% open space. They have planted over 110,000 trees for development.

Key facts about moving to Peterborough

Population

Peterborough City has a population of roughly 202,259 inhabitants as of 2019.

Peterborough’s demographics breakdown in 2021 shows that it has 27.9% of the population aged between 0-19, 28.6% of the population aged between 25-44, and 14.9% of the population aged 65 and over. You can find a more detailed breakdown below:

Age	Percentage of population
0-4	7.13%
5-14	15.26%
15-19	5.55%
20-24	4.83%
25-44	28.64%
45-64	23.63%
65-74	8.15%
75-84	4.76%
Over 84	2.05%

Average property prices in Peterborough

At the budget end of the scale, Peterborough city centre's average property prices were £215,700, with flats as the majority of properties sold in this area - selling at an average price of £133,000, semi-detached properties in this area sold for an average of £214,000 and terraced ho sold for an average of £156,000.

At the more premium side of Peterborough in Orton Waterville, the average property prices were £270,000, and the majority of properties sold were detached properties sold at an average of £361,000, semi-detached properties in the area sold for an average of £203,000 and terrace properties sold at an average of £180,000

Average rent prices in Peterborough

The average rent in Peterborough is £786 per calendar month, and the median rent is £725 per calendar month. 67% of the properties offered for rent in Peterborough were priced between £500 to £1,000 per calendar month. 14% of properties landlords offered for rent were priced between £1,000 to £2,000 per calendar month.

The average 1 bedroom property rent in Peterborough is £650 per calendar month. You can find a 2 or 3 bedroom property for around £900 per calendar month. You can expect to pay £1,000 and £2,500 per calendar month for a 4 bedroom and 5 bedroom, respectively.

Average salary in Peterborough

The average salary in Peterborough is £29,500, which is lower than the London average of £36,000. However, considering the cost of living, which can be up to 40-70% cheaper compared to London, your salary will have a higher buying power in Peterborough. One of the key things that attract parents to Peterborough is the cost of child care, such as preschool or international primary school, which is 30-50% cheaper than in London.

Public transport in Peterborough

Peterborough is mainly served by buses. There is one main railway station called “Peterborough”.

The London North Eastern Railway (LNER) serves the Peterborough railway station. The main stations that the line serves are:

• Glasgow Central
• Inverness
• Perth
• Stirling
• Aberdeen
• Dundee
• Edinburgh Waverley
• Sunderland
• Newcastle
• Durham
• Darlington
• York
• Skipton
• Bradford Forster Square
• Hull Paragon
• Harrogate
• Leeds
• Doncaster
• Lincoln
• London King’s Cross

Peterborough airport

Peterborough does not have a commercial airport. The nearest commercial airport is Nottingham Airport (41.75 miles away), East Midlands Airport (48.27 miles away) and London Luton Airport (49.21 miles away).