Cost to Move House Calculator
This cost to move house calculator works out the price per square metre of a property from its price and its floor area. It is a simple way to compare homes of different sizes on equal terms, so you can see which one gives you more space for your money.
The calculator does not estimate removal fees, solicitor costs, stamp duty or any other moving expense. It only divides the price by the area you enter, so use the result as one piece of information when you weigh up a purchase.
How to use the cost to move house calculator
- Enter the price of the property in pounds in the Price box.
- Enter the floor area of the property in square metres in the Area box.
- Check that both figures are for the same property before you continue.
- Read the Price per square metre result, which the calculator shows in pounds.
- Repeat the steps for another property to compare the two results side by side.
The formula
- Price per square metre = price ÷ area
Worked example
The figures below are made up to show the maths. They are not current prices, rates or product figures.
| Price | £450,000.00 |
|---|---|
| Area | 185 sq m |
- Price per square metre £2,432.43
Tips for an accurate answer
- Use the floor area from the official listing or the property's measured plans, and use the same measurement method for every home you compare.
- Make sure the price is the full asking or agreed price, not a figure for a different property or a shared ownership share.
- Remember that the result only reflects price against size, so it does not show the cost of moving, legal fees or running costs.
- Round your area to a sensible number of decimal places so that small differences in measurement do not change your comparison.
Questions people ask
How do you calculate how much it will cost to move?
Enter the price in the Price box and the floor area in square metres in the Area box. The calculator divides the price by the area and shows the price per square metre.
Can this calculator show me the cost of a move from a past year?
No. The calculator only works from the price and area you type in and does not use dates or past figures. You can enter any price you want to test.
How much does it cost to move a house in the UK?
No. It works out price per square metre from a price and an area, and it does not estimate the cost of moving. Enter a property's price and area to see that figure.
What does this calculator actually work out?
It divides the price you enter by the area you enter, giving the price per square metre. It shows this result in pounds.
What area figure should I enter?
Enter the floor area in square metres. Using the same measurement source for each property makes your comparison fairer.
Does the calculator include moving costs?
No. It only works out price per square metre from the two figures you enter, and it does not include removal, legal or tax costs.
Why would I want the price per square metre?
It lets you compare homes of different sizes on the same basis, so a larger or smaller property is easier to judge against another.
Can I use this for land or other jobs?
The calculator works with any price and area you enter, but it is designed around a property's price and floor area in square metres.
Sources
This calculator uses only the formula above and the numbers you type. It needs no outside figures.
An estimate from the numbers you enter, worked out with the formula shown. Check quantities with your supplier before you order. Page checked 23 Oct 2026. Read the disclaimer