ZenMove Data

UK Moving Stats + ZenMove Insights

A quick snapshot of moving trends + recent ZenMove quote activity.

Showing: Last 7 days
Quote requests
128
Total in selected range
Completed bookings
13
Estimated from partner confirmations
Avg. quote
£1,395.37
Typical removals estimate
Conversion rate
9.11%
Quote → booked

Quote Requests Trend (Last 7 Days)

Top Routes

London → Manchester
55
Birmingham → London
46
Leeds → London
9
Bristol → London
32
Glasgow → Edinburgh
30
Cardiff → Bristol
10
Avg. estimated volume: 793 cu ft
Estimated lead cost: £11.17

Top Origin Nations

Recent Quote Requests

Date From To Volume (cu ft) Quote
May 13 Cardiff Birmingham 931 £1,345.62
May 17 Bristol Leeds 394 £1,736.57
May 12 Sheffield Newcastle 493 £1,622.31
May 18 Glasgow Glasgow 1,231 £735.49
May 18 Manchester Birmingham 761 £1,565.16
May 13 Glasgow Nottingham 549 £678.01
May 13 Liverpool Cardiff 335 £1,050.58
May 18 Bristol Nottingham 1,447 £2,147.54
May 13 London Bristol 1,508 £870.07
May 15 Manchester Newcastle 668 £2,062.66
Tip: UK removals quotes often swing based on access (floors/lifts), parking distance, and packing help.

United Kingdom

Moving Snapshot

A high-level view of common reasons people move — and the pressures that can shape decisions.

Moving is rarely “just logistics”. It’s usually a mix of timing, cost, and life changes. Below is a simple snapshot of common move drivers and pressures.

The Good: Positive moves

  • 603,413 households upsized for more space
  • 384,522 moved closer to work or family
  • 415,975 bought a home / became first-time buyers

The Bad: Cost pressure

  • 305,233 moved to reduce housing costs
  • Rent rose at renewal by 7.00%
  • Mortgage payments increased by 16.00%

The Ugly: Forced or urgent moves

  • 143,719 faced unexpected landlord changes
  • 77,695 had to leave due to tenancy ending / eviction risk
  • 15,373 moved urgently due to damage (e.g., leaks/flood)

What this means for planning a UK move

  • Get quotes early — peak times (end-of-month, weekends) fill up.
  • Know your access details: parking distance, stairs, lifts, narrow roads.
  • If you’re exchanging/completing on a property, confirm key collection times in advance.
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