How much does contents insurance cost?
Average cost by amount of cover*.
£40-49,999:
£62.62
£50-59,999
£63.35
£60-69,999
£70.00
*Confused.com data July - September 2023.
The average cost of contents insurance is £66*. But remember that this is just an average, and the amount you pay is based on a range of factors, including:
- The amount of cover you need
- Where you live
- Any security devices your home has
- The amount of excess you agree to pay
- Whether you pay annually or monthly
*Confused.com data July - September 2023
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What does contents insurance cover?
Contents insurance is designed to cover everything you might take with you if you moved house, including:
- Electrical goods like smartphones, TVs, laptops and gaming consoles
- Furniture such as dining tables, beds, sofas and wardrobes
- Money, the amount covered will be stated in your policy details
- Clothes and shoes
- Kitchen appliances
- Soft furnishings, cushions, linen, and curtains
Expensive items that cost more than £1,000 are generally not covered as standard by contents insurance. These are usually classed as high-risk items, as they’re higher value and often easy to steal.
You should list these individually when you get a contents insurance quote to be sure they're covered. Some insurers will request an official valuation for things like jewellery and art, and you can provide proof of valuation after you buy your policy.
This includes:
- Valuable collections, for example coins, stamps or medals
- Expensive jewellery like engagement rings
- Antiques and art
- Gadgets and electronic equipment
- Musical instruments
- Designer clothing or handbags
- Items in your garden or shed, such as a barbeque
You also need to list separately any bicycles and laptops worth over £150.
Some insurers also include shed insurance, which should cover the contents of your garden and outbuildings (other than items over £1,000). The amount of cover you get varies between insurers, so if you have a lot of gear stored outside it’s important to check how much cover is included.
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Page last reviewed: 16/11/2023
Reviewed by: Matthew Harwood