Car insurance map uk

Because you do most of your driving close to home, your postcode holds key information for insurance providers on the risks you face as a driver and car owner, including: The population density where you live. Traffic trends in your local area. Crime rates in your neighbourhood, including theft and vandalism.

Your out-of-state move will also impact your car insurance rate. Rates are partially based on an area's claims history, so fewer thefts, break-ins, and accidents in your new area can result in lower rates and vice versa. Your insurer may also use your annual mileage and commuting distance to help determine your rate.

The data reveals that drivers in Greater London are effectively forking out an average of 58p for every mile they drive, 32% more than the cheapest area, Galashiels in Scotland, where motorists pay just 44p per mile.