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it doesn't seem like the relationship you described merited a "I can't go on like this anymore" kind of feeling. Things seem shaky and lack of sex can be a struggle (especially if you are headed to concerts and out with your friends where its easy to get distracted) but if you are good friends then like many others have said your troubles are not due to losing something but due to the same energy and effort not being there anymore. Who tries harder than the guy trying to pick up a cute girl? Once you have her the shine can ware off.
Getting settled is pretty nice and comfortable, but can distract you. if you habitually wake up, go to work, come back home and play the same video game (or read or cook or do any activity habitually), then meet your friends for a while, and repeat that day in and day out, it can become habitual and that routine can become way more important than you expect.
I find that one of the best ways to see if the relationship still has that "spark" is to do something out of the ordinary, preferably something that neither of you are used to doing. weekend trip, visit to relatives, trying to learn something new (dancing is a great, although not for everyone) visiting a new pub, playing on a swing set, anything different will bring both of you out of your comfort zone and expose your active personalities again, which you might enjoy.
other peoples suggestions about the need for working on the relationship, the need to be honest with her and yourself, the need to consider "external" things like moving away are all important and I don't need to repeat them. Put yourself in a position that you can be honest with yourself, and then see if the juice is worth the squeeze. If not, let her go and tell her why. If it is, tell her and make sure you are enjoying what you have.
lastly, whatever you decide, make sure you give her a chance to have her say. Don't start a conversation with "I'm breaking up with you because...". Start with, "I think these things are coming between us..." or something like that. Eventually the conversation will lead to her asking you, "well, what do you want to do...?" and then you can answer truthfully without sucker punching her. Good luck, there are few things as difficult as the opposite sex.
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