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Car Insurance Postcodes

Konisberg
Konisberg Posts: 85 Forumite
edited 28 August 2015 at 10:57AM in Insurance & life assurance
I've just obtained quotes for car insurance. I move next week from SW13 to SW6, some 2.9miles. The quotes are 50% higher. I am quite shocked as they are similar areas, though SW13 is south of the river Thames and SW6 is North.

I wondered if anyone has had similar experience or had any advice to obtain cheaper quotes.

thanks

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  • dunstonh
    dunstonh Posts: 121,499 Forumite
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    A move in one street in London can make a massive difference. A full postcode change especially so.
    I am quite shocked as they are similar areas, though SW13 is south of the river Thames and SW6 is North.
    South of the river is not similar to the North. Any Londoner can tell you that. ;)
    I am an Independent Financial Adviser (IFA). The comments I make are just my opinion and are for discussion purposes only. They are not financial advice and you should not treat them as such. If you feel an area discussed may be relevant to you, then please seek advice from an Independent Financial Adviser local to you.
  • antrobus
    antrobus Posts: 17,386 Forumite
    According to this report SW13 (Barnes, Richmond upon Thames) is one of the cheapest London postcodes for car insurance.

    http://www.itv.com/news/london/2014-06-05/most-expensive-london-postcodes-for-car-insurance/
  • South london is where all the debauchery happens as its outside the old City limits

    Have seen much worse happen where neighbours can have massive differences because one house is in RH1 and technically in Redhill where as next door is in RH2 and so in Reigate. Not only makes a big difference in car insurance but home insurance, house prices, rents etc
  • Konisberg
    Konisberg Posts: 85 Forumite
    South london is where all the debauchery happens as its outside the old City limits


    Have seen much worse happen where neighbours can have massive differences because one house is in RH1 and technically in Redhill where as next door is in RH2 and so in Reigate. Not only makes a big difference in car insurance but home insurance, house prices, rents etc

    Ha ha. Yes we shall miss the debauchery that when we move!

    Yes, I am yet to get the home insurance quotes. Hoping moving from ground to 4th floor may help offset......
  • Konisberg
    Konisberg Posts: 85 Forumite
    antrobus wrote: »
    According to this report SW13 (Barnes, Richmond upon Thames) is one of the cheapest London postcodes for car insurance.

    http://www.itv.com/news/london/2014-06-05/most-expensive-london-postcodes-for-car-insurance/

    Ahh. That's interesting. Thank you

    I moved last year from KT21 so am now paying double :-(
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