ZenMove Data

UK Moving Stats + ZenMove Insights

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

Showing: Last 7 days
Quote requests
150
Total in selected range
Completed bookings
11
Estimated from partner confirmations
Avg. quote
£1,422.70
Typical removals estimate
Conversion rate
9.34%
Quote → booked

Quote Requests Trend (Last 7 Days)

Top Routes

London → Manchester
54
Birmingham → London
28
Leeds → London
18
Bristol → London
19
Glasgow → Edinburgh
28
Cardiff → Bristol
10
Avg. estimated volume: 606 cu ft
Estimated lead cost: £12.22

Top Origin Nations

Recent Quote Requests

Date From To Volume (cu ft) Quote
Aug 6 Edinburgh Manchester 1,551 £1,849.02
Aug 6 Birmingham Nottingham 1,579 £1,719.99
Aug 8 Cardiff Edinburgh 525 £1,074.53
Aug 9 Edinburgh Nottingham 485 £404.79
Aug 6 London Manchester 1,241 £566.24
Aug 5 Birmingham Glasgow 700 £617.92
Aug 8 Cardiff Nottingham 1,449 £1,796.58
Aug 8 Liverpool London 1,192 £1,030.11
Aug 4 Bristol Cardiff 795 £764.98
Aug 6 Bristol London 625 £1,098.69
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

  • 695,278 households upsized for more space
  • 756,122 moved closer to work or family
  • 455,406 bought a home / became first-time buyers

The Bad: Cost pressure

  • 375,204 moved to reduce housing costs
  • Rent rose at renewal by 11.00%
  • Mortgage payments increased by 16.00%

The Ugly: Forced or urgent moves

  • 168,113 faced unexpected landlord changes
  • 109,411 had to leave due to tenancy ending / eviction risk
  • 23,777 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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