Key takeaways
- London dominates: Hello Vans has completed more than 5,600 removals there, far ahead of Manchester, Birmingham and Glasgow.
- The busiest end of tenancy cleaning areas include Poplar and Canary Wharf (E14), Wandsworth, Bristol city centre, Reading and Cambridge.
- Many cleaning companies charge the same prices across the UK, but parking, congestion charges and tolls are added where they apply.
- Local teams typically cover 25–30 miles from their base, so availability depends on how many teams are near you.
The busiest areas for end of tenancy cleaning
Across Tenancy Cleaner's completed jobs, the busiest towns are Poplar (E14) with 592 jobs, followed by Bristol (BS1) and Wandsworth (SW18). At Hello Cleaners, the busiest postcode districts include:
| Area | Jobs |
|---|---|
| Tower Hamlets E14 | 140 |
| Wandsworth SW11 | 138 |
| Southwark SE1 | 120 |
| Wandsworth SW18 | 117 |
| Reading RG1 | 117 |
| Islington N1 | 112 |
| Merton SW19 | 110 |
Tenancy.Cleaning's busiest districts outside London include Bath (BA2), Reading (RG1), Cambridge (CB1 and CB4) and Brighton (BN1). These are areas with large rental markets, young professionals and students.
London in focus
Tenancy Cleaner has completed 8,443 London jobs, with the most in Poplar E14, Wandsworth SW18, Camberwell SE5, Clapham SW4 and Islington N1. For moves, Hello Vans has completed 3,387 man and van jobs in London, against 209 in Manchester, 154 in Birmingham, 142 in Leeds and 117 in Glasgow.
Beyond England
- Scotland: Hello Vans has completed 776 removals and Tenancy Cleaner 1,435 cleaning jobs across 91 Scottish towns, with Edinburgh and Glasgow the busiest.
- Wales: Tenancy Cleaner lists 417 jobs across 51 Welsh towns, led by Cardiff, Newport and Swansea.
- Northern Ireland: coverage is growing, with Belfast, Lisburn and Newtownabbey among the areas served.
What it means for prices
Several cleaning companies publish one national price list: Tenancy.Cleaning, for example, charges the same fixed price by property size wherever you are. Location affects the final bill mainly through parking, congestion charges and tolls, which are added only where they apply.
For moves, distance matters most on long routes. Hello Vans' student routes to London, for example, start from £255 from Bristol, £390 from Manchester and £690 from Edinburgh.
What it means for availability
- In busy areas, more local teams usually means more choice and short-notice slots.
- In quieter or rural areas, fewer teams cover longer distances, so book further ahead.
- Teams typically cover 25–30 miles from their base, so check availability for your postcode early.
Getting the right price
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Frequently asked questions
Are cleaning prices higher in London?
Some companies publish one national price list, but parking and congestion charges can add to London jobs.
Which areas are busiest for end of tenancy cleaning?
Areas with big rental markets, such as Poplar (E14), Wandsworth, Bristol, Reading and Cambridge.
Why is it harder to book a cleaner or mover in rural areas?
Fewer local teams cover larger areas, so slots fill up sooner. Book further ahead.
Where these figures come from
These figures are published by HelloPros partner companies.
- Tenancy Cleaner, London jobs and busiest areas (opens in a new tab)
- Tenancy Cleaner, areas covered across England, Scotland and Wales (opens in a new tab)
- Hello Cleaners, end of tenancy cleaning areas (opens in a new tab)
- Tenancy.Cleaning, areas (opens in a new tab)
- Hello Vans, locations covered (opens in a new tab)
- Hello Vans, student moves and routes (opens in a new tab)
