Question 1

Where do most people move to from Essex?

Accepted Answer

Most stay local. The largest destinations are other Essex towns, the north-east London boroughs (Havering, Redbridge, Newham and Barking and Dagenham) and neighbouring counties, especially Suffolk, Hertfordshire and Cambridgeshire.

Question 2

Where do people move to from Southend?

Accepted Answer

Overwhelmingly to nearby south Essex areas. Rochford and Castle Point are the two biggest destinations by a clear margin, followed by Basildon, Chelmsford, Thurrock and Colchester.

Question 3

Do many people make long-distance moves from Essex?

Accepted Answer

A steady minority do. Destinations such as Scotland, Nottingham, Birmingham, Brighton and Hove, Cornwall and Leeds all feature, though they are smaller than the local and neighbouring-county moves.

Question 4

What data is this based on?

Accepted Answer

The ONS "Internal migration in England and Wales" dataset, detailed estimates for the year ending June 2024. It counts moves between local authorities and excludes moves within the same area and moves abroad.

Question 5

How should a long-distance move be planned differently?

Accepted Answer

Book earlier, get a survey rather than a phone estimate, check whether it is a two-day job, confirm insurance for the full journey, and consider storage if your completion dates don't line up.

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