Moving house is something most of us will do again and again over a lifetime, yet it rarely gets any easier. Whether you are relocating across Liverpool, settling into a new home in Chester, or moving between towns on the Wirral, the process comes with its own set of local quirks that a national call centre simply will not understand.
In this guide, we look at what the statistics tell us about moving house in the UK, why local knowledge genuinely changes the outcome of a move, and how to choose a removals company that actually covers your area properly.
Moving house by the numbers
Moving home is far more common than people assume. Research from Zoopla suggests the average person in the UK will move around eight times in their lifetime, a figure that has changed significantly since the 1980s, when households typically moved every eight years (Home Estate Agents).
According to the English Housing Survey, owner occupiers now stay in their homes for an average of 17.2 years, while private renters move on considerably faster, at an average of 4.6 years (GOV.UK English Housing Survey 2023 to 2024). In 2023 to 2024 alone, approximately 1.8 million households moved home across England.
It is also worth knowing that moving is not just logistically demanding, it is emotionally demanding too. Survey research has repeatedly found that home movers rank moving house as one of the most stressful life events, in some studies ranking above having a child or going through a divorce (Mortgage Strategy, Legal & General survey). Nearly half of movers report increased stress, and many experience anxiety or sleep disruption during the process.
The good news is that a large part of that stress comes down to poor planning and unfamiliarity with the area you are moving to or from. That is where local knowledge makes a genuine difference.
Why local knowledge changes the outcome of your move
A removals company that knows your area will already understand the things that catch people out on moving day, narrow terraced streets, restricted parking, lift booking systems in city centre apartments, and the seasonal traffic patterns that can turn a simple journey into a delay.
Cheshire Moving & Storage is based in Bromborough on the Wirral, which puts the team within easy reach of the wider Liverpool City Region, Cheshire and the North West. Rather than treating every postcode the same, moves are planned around the specific challenges of each location.
Our core service areas
- Removals in Chester, including the historic city centre and surrounding villages
- Removals in Liverpool, from waterfront apartments to terraced streets
- Removals on the Wirral, covering Bebington, Heswall, West Kirby, Birkenhead and beyond
- Removals in Ellesmere Port
- Nationwide removals across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
- International removals for those relocating overseas
What to look for in a local removals company
Not every removals company is built the same way, and price alone rarely tells you whether a company will handle your specific move well. Here are a few things worth checking before you book.
Do they understand your specific area?
Ask direct questions about your street or building. A company with genuine local experience will be able to tell you about parking permits, loading restrictions or access limitations without needing to look them up.
Can they offer storage if your dates do not align?
Property chains and delayed completions are common, so it helps to work with a company offering secure storage solutions alongside removals, rather than having to source a separate provider at short notice.
Do they offer packing support?
Packing is consistently named as one of the least enjoyable parts of moving. A company offering professional packing services can take a significant amount of pressure off moving day.
Get a free, no-obligation quote
With over 30 years of experience across domestic removals, commercial relocations and secure storage, Cheshire Moving & Storage plans every move around the realities of your specific location, not a generic template. If you are ready to start planning, get in touch with our team or request your free quote today.
