Student Moves — Cranfield, University of Buckingham & The Open University Staff
Three universities, three completely different cadences. Cranfield postgraduate term-end, Buckingham's 2-year accelerated programme, and OU staff at Walton Hall — booking windows, pricing, summer storage.
Milton Keynes area sits next to three completely different universities — and each has a completely different removal cadence. Cranfield (MK43) is postgraduate-heavy with September and May intakes. University of Buckingham (MK18) runs the UK's only 2-year accelerated degree (4 intakes per year). The Open University HQ at Walton Hall (MK7) is staff-heavy with year-round relocations. Our Marlborough Gate branch handles all three weekly.
Cranfield University (MK43)
Postgraduate-only, 4,500 students, 75% international. Intake-driven calendar:
- Late September — main intake. Book by mid-August. International student door-to-door from Heathrow via our airport-pickup service.
- Late January — secondary intake, lower volume.
- End of May / mid-September — graduation move-outs, typically full-flat clearances.
Typical Cranfield student move: 1-bed flat-let to UK long-distance destination, £680–£1,180 with included summer storage if dates overlap.
University of Buckingham (MK18)
The UK's only 2-year accelerated programme means 4 intakes per year (January, April, July, September). Constant student churn — we run 2-3 Buckingham moves a week year-round. Van-share rates available for single-bedroom moves to London or other UK cities (£280–£440 per student vs £680 solo).
The Open University (Walton Hall, MK7)
OU's main employer base — 2,500+ staff at Walton Hall. Year-round relocations as academic staff move in/out of MK7 area. Senior researcher relocations especially common in September and January cycles. Direct employer-billing via HR.
Summer storage at our branch
3-month summer storage for student belongings: £45/month per cubic metre, climate-controlled, secure facility 800 metres from Cranfield campus. Book by early June — we fill up by mid-June every year.
Van-share & group-house moves
Group house moves in Buckingham town (4-5 students sharing): 7.5t rigid, 3-man crew, 4 hours — £680–£980 total. Split 5 ways that's £136-196 per student. Much cheaper than 5 individual van bookings.
Free quote from HomeGo Milton Keynes Branch — in under 60 minutes
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Frequently asked questions
Can you collect international students from Heathrow on arrival day?
Yes — we offer an airport-pickup service co-ordinated with Cranfield admissions. Belongings shipped ahead can be stored at our depot and delivered alongside the student's arrival.
Do you store stuff over summer for Cranfield students?
Yes — most popular student product. £45/month per cubic metre. Book by early June to guarantee space (we fill up by mid-June every year).
Do parents usually pay?
Yes — card and bank transfer accepted from parents, with a confirmation email to the payer (usually a parent or guardian).
Can you move Buckingham or Cranfield students to long-distance UK destinations?
Yes — we run weekly student long-distance routes to London, Manchester, Leeds, Bristol, Glasgow. Fixed VAT-free pricing, single-day moves for most UK destinations.
Do you handle OU staff relocations into MK7 from outside the UK?
Yes — OU's international academic recruitment generates 5-10 expat staff moves a year through us. We co-ordinate with international shipping firms for the door-to-port hand-off.
What about Buckingham Law School student moves with heavy textbook collections?
Law textbooks are dense — we use our smaller "book-rated" crates (max 15kg each) to avoid damage to flooring. Standard for any law/medical student move.
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