How Do I Find A Storage Unit Near Me?

There are storage units available all across the UK, with prices varying significantly based on location. If you’re based in a big city, you may pay more for a storage unit than if you’re living in a smaller city or a more rural area. 

Contracting a storage unit can be a good idea if you are looking to free up space in your home, store a business inventory or put items somewhere safe during a house move. 

Wherever you are in the UK, The Box Co. offers affordable storage solutions,. Unlike other storage companies, we do not charge you more in certain locations. We pick your boxes up straight from your home and take them to a secure, climate-controlled storage unit - at a fixed price, whatever your location. Need your items back? We’ll bring them straight to your door. 

Where Can You Find Storage in the UK?

There are different storage solutions available across the UK including full storage units or by-the-box storage solutions. 

Wherever you are in the UK, you will have different local storage options available. However, you may pay more for more centrally located storage units. 

What Factors Affect the Price of Storage?

If you’re looking for storage, the price can vary substantially based on a range of factors. These include: 

Size 

The size of the storage unit you choose will affect the price you pay. Most storage companies charge per square foot unit.

So, if you get a bigger storage unit, it will be more square feet and consequently more expensive. Smaller units are less expensive. There are also storage by-the-box solutions where you only pay for the boxes that you store rather than an entire storage unit. 

Location

Many traditional storage companies will charge different prices in different locations. For example, in major cities like London, storage options will usually be more expensive. Similarly, the closer the storage unit is to the city, the more expensive it will be.

The storage units, which are further out - and more difficult to get to - are usually cheaper but less easily accessible.

Time the items are stored

The duration of time that you want to store your items will also affect the overall price. If you are looking to store your items temporarily, it could be cheaper than on a long-term basis.

However, some storage companies may have fixed contracts for storage units, meaning that you have to rent out the storage unit for a fixed amount of time - even if you don’t need it for that long. Some storage companies may offer discounts over a certain amount of time, too. 

Storage type

The type of storage you choose will also impact the price you pay. For example, a storage unit can be one of the most expensive forms of storage whereas choosing a cheaper solution, like by-the-box storage or a smaller storage unit, could work out to be far cheaper.

How Much Does an Average Storage Unit Cost in the UK?

According to data from Hold, storage units can vary from around £60-120 monthly (for a storage unit of 20-50 square feet) to up to £360 monthly for units over 200 square feet. However, this will vary by location.

However with The Box Co. we offer a flat rate from £3.56 per box per month, no matter where you are based.

Do Storage Prices Vary by Area?

Yes, for most traditional storage companies the price for storage will be more expensive in more popular locations like inner-city or near a major business hub. However, with The Box Co. our rates don't change based on location.

What are the Most Expensive Areas for Storage Units in the UK? 

Storage in London, maybe unsurprisingly, tends to be the most expensive place to store items. More remote areas or less populated areas are cheaper. 

For example, storage in Central London could cost as much as £64 per week for a 50 square foot storage unit. However, in Scotland, the same-sized storage unit might only cost £21 weekly.

If you go for a storage by the box solution however, this can be much cheaper, usually less than £4 per box per month.

Storage Prices by Region 

(Data from CompareMyMove)

Is it Worth Storing Items in a Remote Area to Save Money?

It might be worth storing items in a less convenient location, further from your home, in order to save money. For example, if you live in London, it could be more cost-effective to put your items in a storage unit out of the city.

However, it can be more inconvenient to access - especially if you want to access your items frequently. You also need to consider the cost of transportation to get to and from the storage location every time. 

Alternative solutions, such as storing by-the-box, could be a good option. Rather than paying more money for a specific storage unit location, you pay per box of items. These are picked up straight from your door, taken to a secure storage unit, and kept safely until you need them again.

There is no need to access the storage unit at any moment as the items are collected straight from you and brought right back again when you need them - saving you transport costs. Even if you’re in a big city like London, you will pay the exact same price as in more remote areas.

Convenient and Affordable Storage with The Box Co.

Storage units can be priced extra-high in urban areas and you could get caught out with unaffordable storage prices if you live in certain locations. We have an alternative. For as little as £3.56 per month, you can store your items by the box - wherever you are in the UK!

Whether you’re in a big city or a rural area, we offer affordable storage and even do all the heavy lifting for you. We’ll collect your items, store them safely and bring them back to you as soon as you need them.

Want to find the ideal storage solution for you? Get a quote today.