Average moving distance by UK regions

Using statistics from reallymoving user quotes, we have been able to track the average distance moved by buyers in the UK housing market. We can also see the average distance moved from different areas of the UK.

Method

This research was carried out using information entered into the Removals quote form on reallymoving. The data collected is based on the current property address of the mover registering for quotes, compared to their new property address.

The graphs above include live data.

The top graph* indicates the overall trend of average distance moved, using a 4 month rolling average. The bottom graph** is a static average of the distance moved from a given area in the last 365 days. The top graph is dynamic and can be adjusted to reflect a given region by clicking on said region on the bottom graph.

About reallymoving

Launched in 1999, reallymoving is the UK’s leading provider of free instant quotes for home moving services. It is an independent and privately financed company, majority owned by its management and directors.

During 2024 reallymoving generated almost 600,000 quotes on behalf of its UK-wide network of partners, representing approximately £167 million worth of work in 12 months. Reallymoving estimates approximately 11% of the UK’s home movers receive quotes from the site.

Reallymoving provides instant quotes for conveyancing, surveys, removals, Scottish home reports and EPCs.