Nearly 2.9 Million Students Are on the Move
Student removals are a bigger part of the moving picture than many people realise. According to the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA), 2,863,180 students were enrolled at UK higher education providers in the 2024/25 academic year. Many of these students move at least twice a year, between home, halls and shared housing, and again over the summer.
The Real Cost of Student Living
Budgets matter enormously when you are a student, and rent is usually the biggest outgoing. Save the Student’s National Student Accommodation Survey 2026, based on responses from over 1,100 students, found that rents have continued to rise, up by around two per cent on the previous year, broadly in line with the wider UK rental market.
With rent taking up such a large share of a student budget, the cost of moving itself is one area where real savings can be made, particularly through shared loads and flexible, small-load options for those without a full house of belongings.
Moving Into Halls or a Shared House
Student accommodation is rarely static across a degree, and most students move between several different types of housing before they graduate. Support typically covers moving from home to university accommodation, relocating between halls of residence, moving into a shared student house, and end-of-term moves back home, all planned around academic calendars and tenancy dates rather than a fixed moving day.
Storing Your Belongings Over the Summer
Many student tenancies do not line up neatly with the academic year, leaving a gap where belongings need somewhere safe to sit. Secure summer storage solves this, meaning there is no need to haul a full room of belongings home and back again for the sake of a few empty months.
Moving Between University Cities
Nationwide coverage matters for students, since university life often means moving between cities rather than staying local. Whether the move is to Liverpool, Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham, London or elsewhere, the same efficient, well-organised service applies from start to finish.
Bringing a Piano or Instrument to University?
Music students and keen amateur musicians alike sometimes need to bring an instrument along with the usual boxes. Our guide to piano and musical instrument removals explains how instrument removals keep delicate instruments safe on the journey.
Parents: Helping with the Move
For parents helping a son or daughter move for the first time, it is worth reading our home removals page, which covers planning, packing and choosing the right removals partner for the wider family move alongside the student move itself.
Planning a student move?
Get a free student removals quote or get in touch to discuss small loads, storage or a full house share move.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does a student removal service cost?
Costs vary depending on distance, volume and the services required. Flexible pricing, including small-load options and shared transport, helps keep costs down for students moving on a budget. - Can you move just a few boxes rather than a full house?
Yes, small student moves involving just boxes, suitcases and essentials can be tailored to suit minimal loads, rather than requiring a full house removal. - Do you offer student storage over the summer holidays?
Yes, secure storage solutions are ideal for students who need to store belongings between terms or while travelling, avoiding the need to transport everything home and back. - Can you move between different university cities?
Absolutely. Nationwide student removals are available across the UK, including long-distance moves between cities. - Do I need to pack everything myself?
No, a professional packing service is available if you would prefer to have everything handled for you, using proper materials to protect fragile items such as electronics. - Is student removals cover insured?
Yes, belongings are handled by trained professionals and fully insured for peace of mind throughout the move.
