Affordable Student Removals in Peterborough

Peterborough has a mix of road layouts, parking restrictions, and building types that can make removals more complicated than they first appear.

Giant Van knows the city well, and we plan every move with these realities in mind.

The city centre around Cathedral Square and Queensgate Shopping Centre has restricted vehicle access during certain hours.

We schedule moves in this area to avoid peak times, typically arriving before 9am or after 5pm when loading zones are accessible. The inner ring road connecting Broadway and Bourges Boulevard can be busy during weekday rush hours, so we route around it where possible.

Millfield and New England are popular student areas.

Many streets here, including parts of Lincoln Road and Cromwell Road, have on-street parking with resident permit requirements. We carry temporary parking suspension paperwork and advise customers to apply for a suspension through Peterborough City Council at least five working days before moving day if a large van needs to park directly outside.

The Hampton township in the south of Peterborough and Orton Goldhay in the west are more modern residential areas with wider streets and easier access.

Student lets in these areas are usually straightforward.

Peterborough railway station on Station Road is a useful reference point for students arriving from other cities.

If you are moving into a flat near the station in the PE1 area, access via Bishops Road and Midland Road is generally clear for large vehicles. We always do a route check before your moving day.

Giant Van operates across the whole of Peterborough and the surrounding area.

We regularly move students to and from the following neighbourhoods and postcodes.

PE1 covers the city centre and areas immediately north and east, including the student-heavy streets around Lincoln Road, Cromwell Road, and the New England district.

This is one of our busiest areas for student removals.

PE2 takes in Woodston, Orton Waterville, and the Fletton area south of the city.

Students in shared houses near the Queensgate Shopping Centre or the Peterborough Regional College campus often come from or move to PE2 addresses.

PE3 covers Longthorpe, Werrington, and the area around the A47 to the north-west of the city centre.

This is a popular choice for students who prefer a quieter residential area with easy bus links into the centre.

PE4 includes Dogsthorpe, Paston, and Glinton to the north.

Some students prefer this area for its lower rental prices.

PE7 covers Yaxley, Whittlesey, and villages to the south-east of Peterborough, including Coates and Farcet.

Students with cars sometimes choose this area for lower rents.

We also move students between Peterborough and other cities.

Popular routes include Peterborough to Cambridge (roughly 40 miles via the A605), Peterborough to Nottingham via the A1, and Peterborough to London via the A1(M). Long-distance student moves are quoted individually based on mileage and load size. Call to get a price for any route.