Selly Oak Student Moves — June & September Survival Guide
Two crunch weeks dominate the Selly Oak B29 student-let calendar. Our Birmingham branch explains how to book early, avoid storage waitlists, beat the queue.
By Allah Nazar Ihsan — Founder & Managing Director, HomeGo Removals & Packing Ltd
Selly Oak (B29) and Edgbaston (B15) host most of the University of Birmingham's 40,000 students. Every year the same two weeks cause chaos in the rental market — late June and early September. Our Sparkbrook depot is 9 minutes away; here's how we keep student moves sane.
The two peak weeks
- Last 7 days of June — AST contract-end deadline. 80% of our Birmingham student capacity is booked 3 weeks before.
- First week of September — welcome week before lectures. Book by mid-August or accept weekday-only slots.
Van-share and group-house moves
5 housemates moving from Tiverton Road to a new house in Bournbrook? One 7.5t rigid, 3-man crew, 4 hours: £640–£820 total. Split 5 ways that's £128–£164 each. Much cheaper than 5 individual student vans.
Summer storage
3-month summer storage at our Sparkbrook depot: £45/month per cubic metre. Book by mid-May — we fill up every year by first week of June.
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Frequently asked questions
Can you move a 5-person student house in one go?
Yes — our 7.5t rigid handles 5-bed houses with a 3-man crew. Typical 4-hour job.
Do you store stuff over summer break?
Yes — most popular student product. Book by May to guarantee space.
Do parents usually pay?
Yes — card and bank transfer accepted from parents, with a confirmation email to the payer.
Can you move Birmingham students to London or home cities?
Yes — we run student long-distance routes to London, Leeds, Nottingham, Manchester, Bristol weekly.
Do you handle Vale Village and halls moves?
Yes — University of Birmingham halls (The Vale, Pritchatts Park) are regular September routes.
What about Aston University student moves?
Yes — Aston halls and nearby B4 flats covered from our Sparkbrook depot.
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