Removals Northampton with Alltime Removals & Storage starts with an adviser visit, not a quote form. Abington Park terraces, Semilong’s narrow Victorian streets, and the newer estates out at Upton all need different access planning, and we confirm every detail before move day. As a moving company Northampton families and businesses have relied on since 2002, MoveAssured approved, AIM member, and rated 4.8 stars on Reallymoving, our reputation starts with getting the survey right.
How Do Removals in Northampton Work for Town-Centre Terraces and Tight Parking?
Booking opens with a free adviser visit. We walk every room, note stairwells, narrow hallways, and any items needing dismantling, then build a package around your actual inventory. The goal is a planned 8 to 10 hour moving day with no surprises at either end.
Northampton’s town-centre streets present their own loading challenges. The NN1 postcode around The Mounts, St Giles Street, and the terraced rows off Abington Avenue often have restricted kerbside access: double yellow lines, permit bays, or narrow carriageways that limit vehicle size. We ask about your exact address during the survey, select the right van from our fleet, and where needed arrange early loading slots before peak traffic builds. Removals near Northampton station and the surrounding NN1 streets follow the same pattern: access confirmed before the crew is dispatched, not on the morning.
On move day the crew arrives with a van matched to your inventory. Furniture leaves padded and protected with our Defenda Guard covers, boxes loaded room-by-room to a labelled plan, and the same team unpacks at the other end. If you need beds made up and the kitchen functional before we leave, say so. Nothing is a problem for us.
For customers who need Northampton removals and storage together, our removals and storage at Houghton Regis is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Individually alarmed units are available by the cubic foot on short or long-term rental, useful when completion dates on a Northampton move slip by a few days.
We cover house removals Northampton and flat removals on the same survey-led basis. Office removals Northampton are also covered: the adviser visit scopes files, IT equipment and access logistics in the same walkthrough.
Which Northampton Neighbourhoods Are Hardest to Move From?
Northampton covers a wide spread of property types and street layouts. The areas that consistently need the most advance planning:
Abington and Abington Park (NN1/NN3 boundary). A mix of large Edwardian semis and converted flats on Abington Avenue and Park Avenue South. Kerbside parking is contested. A large removal van needs an early slot or a parking suspension organised through West Northamptonshire Council.
Semilong. Dense Victorian terracing with minimal off-street parking. Street widths on Semilong Road and the surrounding grid mean vehicle size matters. We size the van from the inventory rather than defaulting to the largest truck. Removals NN2 and NN1 addresses in this area almost always benefit from a pre-planned bay arrangement.
The Mounts and NN1 town centre. Mixed residential and commercial streets. Loading restrictions vary by road, and proximity to the ring road means certain approach routes are restricted at peak times. Our adviser confirms the access picture before the crew is dispatched.
Kingsley and Kingsley Park. Generally good road widths, but shared driveways and parking courts on the newer sections can limit where a van can legally stop. We flag these at survey.
Upton and Upton Lodge. Wider roads but allocated parking bays and shared drives can catch crews off-guard. We check estate layout at survey and confirm temporary bay usage before move day.
Far Cotton and Delapré. Properties near the A508 and Delapré Abbey boundary are generally straightforward, but access to some cul-de-sac courts needs a medium-wheelbase van rather than a full lorry. Survey confirms the right vehicle.
If access looks complicated at either end, tell us at booking. We have sorted far trickier situations.
When to Time Your Move Around Northampton to Avoid A45/A43 and M1 J15 Congestion
Northampton sits at a junction of major routes, which is good for long-distance moves and a consideration for timing local ones. The table below shows typical off-peak drive times from a central Northampton address.
Destination
Route
Off-peak drive time
Houghton Regis depot
A45 east to M1 J15, south, A5
40 to 50 minutes
Milton Keynes
A45 east to M1 J15, south
25 to 30 minutes
Luton
M1 south to J11A, A505
45 to 55 minutes
Kettering
A43 north
25 to 30 minutes
Towcester
A43 south
20 to 25 minutes
Daventry
A45 west
15 to 20 minutes
Wellingborough
A45 east via ring road
15 to 20 minutes
For moves using M1 J15 or J15A, the worst windows are 7.30am to 9am and 4.30pm to 6.30pm Monday to Friday. Crews loading from NN1 town-centre addresses benefit from a 7am start. For the A43 south toward Towcester and Brackley, the road is consistent outside peak hours but narrows through Towcester town centre. Our advisers factor this into long-distance run scheduling.
For moves within Northampton, an early start before the school run on the approach roads near Northampton General Hospital and the University of Northampton Waterside Campus clears the two main congestion windows in the town.
Our Services
How Do Moves to and From Northampton’s New-Build Estates Compare with Period Properties?
Northampton’s growth over the past two decades means plenty of moves involve new-build addresses at Upton, Upton Lodge, Kings Heath and Dallington Grange. These differ from the town’s Victorian and Edwardian stock in ways that affect how a removal day runs.
New-build estates:
Confirm allocated parking rules before move day. Many estate covenants restrict commercial vehicles stopping on shared drives. We advise contacting the estate management company early. Check completion timing carefully: new-build handovers can slip by hours, and we build a flexible schedule so the crew is not waiting on the street with a full van. If you are selling a period property and moving into a new-build that is not yet ready, our removals and storage at Houghton Regis covers the gap: 24-hour access, individually alarmed, no fixed contract length.
Victorian and Edwardian period properties:
Original staircase angles and banister positions can make moving a double mattress or large wardrobe a two-person puzzle. We assess at survey and bring appropriate dismantling tools. Sash windows and original joinery need care. We use Defenda Guard covers throughout. Period homes often have more hidden storage than they appear: cellar, loft and outbuilding content is included in the survey inventory so the van size is right on the day. For parking, terraced streets with no off-street space require a bay suspension from West Northamptonshire Council. We advise on timing and paperwork at the survey stage.
For customers who are also packing, our packing service runs from breakables and fragile items only through to a full pack-and-unpack with material disposal. Northampton packing service bookings typically add one working day before the move.
How Far in Advance Should You Book a Northampton Removal Around School, University and Local Peak Dates?
Northampton has several concentrations of move demand that compress availability in predictable windows. Planning around these is the practical difference between a straightforward booking and a last-minute scramble.
University of Northampton Waterside Campus intake. Student moves Northampton in September (and to a lesser extent January) create a spike in demand for flat and house moves around the NN1 and NN2 corridors close to the campus. Vans and crews fill up in late August and early September. If your move coincides with the start of the academic year, book six to eight weeks ahead.
School catchment moves. Families moving to access secondary school catchments (particularly around NN2, NN3 and NN6) tend to exchange in June and July and complete in late July or August. End-of-July completions cluster heavily. Book eight weeks out if your move targets this window.
Hospital staff relocations. Northampton General Hospital drives a steady stream of moves from outside the area, often with short notice. If you are relocating for a hospital role, contact us as early as possible and we will confirm availability honestly.
End-of-month completions. Across the NN postcode area, completions cluster on the last Friday of each month. These are the most contested days for removal crews. Book six to eight weeks ahead for a Friday completion and four to six weeks for a mid-month move.
Outside peak periods. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mid-month are the easiest days to book at short notice. If your completion date is flexible, a mid-week slot in a quieter month gives the widest choice of crew and vehicle.
As a Northampton moving company, we advise honestly on availability when you enquire. If a date is tight, we say so and offer the nearest alternatives.
What our Northampton customers say about us
Amazing service... nick and the guys all put in a great effort to pack up and move our home all in one day! Took care of everything from start to... read more finish!
chris vrahimis October 27, 2024
We had Nick & the Alltime Removals team come Yesterday and do a full pack and move. From a 3 bed 2nd floor maisonette to a 3 story town house.... read more The guys absolutely smashed it ..they arrived at 8am and was done by 4pm. All our stuff was tret so carefully. everything was packed and labelled clearly and the unload the other side was brilliant everything in correct rooms. The communication from booking to the day was fantastic ..Nick and his team are super professional, hard working and friendly ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 star would HIGHLY recommend
Sabrina Miller October 27, 2024
I am really pleased with All time removals team. They packed our flat for us and made my mother’s move stress free. The team was quick and professionally packed and... read more relocated an entire flat in 4-5hours. Fantastic service from the whole team at “Alltime Removals & Storage Ltd. I would absolutely recommend their services.
Manu Mathew September 27, 2024
We used Alltime Removals & Storage for our move from Buckingham to St Leonards on Sea, so quite a distance for them to travel. From the time we were visited... read more to get a quote to our final moving day we could not fault the team. We used the team to pack and everything was packed so well we did not experience any breakages & all boxes were well labelled.Our move happened quite quickly and Alltime did everything possible to accommodate our timescales, they also kept us very well informed on their plan of action which was very reassuring.
G M August 27, 2024
Nick and the team moved us from Bucks to Shropshire. 5 star service from start to finish! Nick took the time to call regularly with updates and support. Moving is... read more stressful, and Nick went a long way to explain the process of moving, and taking care of our stuff during the move. Highly recommend All Time - they were recommended to us..Our move was subject to a couple of chain delays, but Nick was flexible enough to re-schedule to meet our chain needs. Well done to whole team.
Nick Hall August 27, 2024
Nick and his team were absolutely superb. Lots of care and attention with nostalgic items. Really went above and beyond. Would highly recommmend.
Matty B March 27, 2024
Nick and the team were completely brilliant, absolutely seamless move due to their professionalism and efforts on the day. Would absolutely recommend.
Jack McGarry March 27, 2024
Great team,great attitude,on my recent move from StAlbans to StAlbans Redbourn on behalf of StAlbans and District Council.Being disabled,full assisted move,packing, dismantling and the move itself.Rubbish clearance and certified disposal.Great... read more service,worry free.Made it very easy for me.Thankyou all concerned
john allen March 27, 2024
Trustworthy, friendly and helpful staff, moved us taking care of everything. Fair pricing as well, others quoted far higher. Highest recommendation from me.
Jim Peacock January 27, 2024
Excellent service Nick and team paid attention to detail protected special personnel items I thank them for their service
Alan Payne December 27, 2023
All Time Removals what a team! So professional and totally focused on customer care. I cannot recommend this firm too highly. We moved quickly and without any fuss... read more a top team. Before moving we had a visit to check how things were going before the move with lots of helpful advice. Well done team.
Jeremy Morrison December 27, 2023
Nick and team did a fabulous job moving me. It was as stress-free as it could be. Communication was great throughout the whole process. On the day the guys were... read more amazing, they worked so hard and were friendly, polite and cheerful. I would happily recommend
Janet Hope December 27, 2023
Yesterday we used all time removals. I just wanted to say BIG THANK YOU to the 2 gents that came and done everything for us very carefully and didn’t rush... read more and they both went the xtra mile, Big shout out to both of you we need more people like you guys on this planet. Amazing amazing guys. If you guys need a removal company All Time Removals & Storage LTD are the ones and trust me this is from my own experience. Thanks a lot guys, you guys are LEGENDS !
Muhammed Rahman November 27, 2023
Having moved into a house that needed serious renovation, I ended up moving three times within 15 months to stay in a rental while the works were being done. Given... read more my first experience with Alltime was brilliant, I didn’t hesitate to use them a second time. And a third. Each time, Nick and the team went over and above to ensure we received a first class service. Each team member is professional, polite and goes the extra mile. Huge thank you to Nick and the rest of the team who led such efficient removals. I would not use any other removal company. And neither should you. Yes I’m talking to you.
Keat Liew November 27, 2023
Nick and his team arrived early and were efficient and extremely friendly. They did everything we asked them to do and nothing was too much trouble. When arriving at the... read more new house they once again were superb and put everything in the allocated rooms. We would recommend Nick and his team to anyone who need removals as they made what can be a very stressful time into a very smooth running operation. Thanks again Nick. Dave & Jeremy.
Dave Farr November 27, 2023
The team work so hard and are 100% reliable! It’s the second time I’ve use Nick and his men and they are fantastic!
Jane Matthews November 27, 2023
Big thank you to All Time Removals - they came to the house & quoted for removals cost, estimated accurately how many boxes we needed, took the time to give... read more advice on packing etc, and when they couldn’t accommodate our completion date because they had another booking, they found us an alternative removals company - great service!!
Hannah Goodman November 27, 2023
Alltime removals were fantastic from start to finish, the team of 3 arrived on time, were respectful, friendly and so helpful with everything - highly recommend.
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Natalie Watson November 27, 2023
Really friendly, helpful guys! They took care of our possessions as if they were their own. They went above and beyond to make our move as smooth as possible. I... read more wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to anyone.
Chris Warnock November 27, 2023
Alltime Removals & Storage helped me move. Service was great. Staff professional and very friendly.
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Excellent removal company. They are very professional from start to finish. The whole team are dedicated to excellent customer service and taking the stress out of moving. ... read more Thank you All Time Removals for your excellent service.
Steven Ford June 19, 2023
We used All Time Removals for our house move in June 2023 and could not recommend them enough. Prior to our move, Nick was really friendly, helpful and accommodating with... read more our ever changing moving date and communications were always prompt. The materials provided for our move were of a great standard and delivered in a timely manner. On the move date Rhys, Anthony and Chris arrived perfectly on time and we couldn't believe how efficiently they loaded the vans with our belongings, ensuring they were careful with everything and were super friendly and chatty throughout. Our belongings were also loaded in to our new property so swiftly and carefully at the other end. They made the whole process really easy and really put me at ease on a pretty stressful day! I couldn't recommend them enough!
Rebecca Dellar June 17, 2023
Excellent service provided from Alltime Removals moving me from Luton to Dunstable hassle free ,100% satisfaction , definitely recommend 👌🏼
anthony richards June 14, 2023
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Brendan Reilly June 13, 2023
Nick & his team are amazing. They took away all the stress and helped us move home. We couldn’t have done it without him. Super professional, organised and so understanding... read more and friendly. Amazing team.
Maria Fallanca June 13, 2023
Very professional, polite, and very hard workers will definitely recommend this company
liza themistockli June 13, 2023
Really happy with the team, they were polite and worked extremely hard. Couldn’t be more happy with how the move went. Defiantly recommend!
lee cliff June 13, 2023
Would give more stars if I could! Nick and his team are fantastic! Handled a huge complicated move with absolute ease. Very understanding and accommodating. Guys worked fast and efficiently... read more to get the job done and would use again in a heartbeat! Would thoroughly recommend using if you are planning a move! 5 stars plus!!!
Lauren June 13, 2023
AMAZING SERVICE !! Would definitely recommend and will use again. They took delicate care of moving all my stuff. Thanks again nick . ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Darren D June 13, 2023
Areas We Cover Near Northampton
From our Houghton Regis depot, Alltime Removals covers Northampton and the surrounding area. Nearby towns we regularly move to and from include Brackley, Milton Keynes, Luton, Leighton Buzzard and Dunstable. We also cover Kettering, Wellingborough, Towcester, Daventry and the NN6/NN7 villages for longer-distance or cross-county moves.
Yes. Alltime Removals covers house removals, flat removals, office removals, packing, and storage across Northampton and the wider NN postcode area. We also handle moves from Northampton to destinations across the UK and internationally. The process starts with a free adviser survey – get in touch to book one.
Every move is priced from a detailed inventory taken during your free survey. A two-bedroom flat in Kingsley is a different job to a four-bedroom Edwardian semi in Abington, and we price them differently. We do not publish a single rate because a fixed figure would be wrong for most jobs. After the survey, you receive a written quote covering crew, vehicles, packing (if required), and any access considerations specific to your address.
Yes. For addresses on restricted streets in NN1 and surrounding postcodes, we advise on applying for a temporary parking suspension through West Northamptonshire Council. The council requires advance notice, so the earlier you book your survey, the more time we have before your move date. We have navigated this process many times across Northampton’s central streets.
Yes. Our packing service is flexible – from a partial pack covering fragile and high-value items through to a full pack-and-unpack with material disposal. We supply book boxes, tea chests, bubble wrap, tape, and wardrobe boxes. Packing is costed separately in your survey quote so you can choose the level that fits your move.
Get a Quote
Moving in or out of Northampton? Get a removals quote for Northampton and our adviser will take a full inventory, flag any access issues at your address, and give you clear, written pricing before you commit. You can also find out more about our packing service or removals and storage options if your Northampton move needs more than a single van day.