September 23 2024
When deciding on a self storage unit, there are several factors that come into play, such as location, convenience, facilities and, most importantly, price. It’s no secret that comparing or analysing self storage prices play a huge part in helping customers to make their decisions – but do you know how much you should be paying?
Whether you’re looking to store your personal belongings, need some extra room when renovating your home or are searching for a safe space to keep business documents, we’re here to explain UK self storage prices in 2025.
How much does a storage unit cost?
According to Self Storage Association UK’s 2024 report, the average annual return per square foot of storage is £26.23. This is sometimes mistakenly reported as being the average cost per square foot for customers. To help you to understand how much self storage costs in the UK, we’ve compiled a table of the average costs in specific areas around the country.
Please note, self storage prices are set based on location, size and availability at the time of booking, and so the costs shown below are based on general data and should not be taken as a final quote price.
At Ready Steady Store, all our facilities have exciting offers for new customers of up to 12 weeks half price, while we also offer extra discounts, promotions throughout the year. For accurate self storage pricing, please find your local self storage store today for a quote.
Unsure as to what size self storage unit you need? Find out now with the size guide below, or use our visual size estimator.
Storage Unit Size Guide
Quick Reference
9–15
sq ft
Small Storage Unit
Secure storage for documents, boxes and smaller items you need to access occasionally.
25
sq ft
Studio / Small 1-bed
Conveniently fits the contents of a studio or small 1-bedroom flat, without bulky furniture.
⭐ Most popular
50
sq ft
1–2 Bedroom Flat
Reliably fits a sofa, double bed, wardrobe and around 20 boxes - our most-booked size.
75
sq ft
2–3 Bedroom House
Accessible storage for most contents of a family home, including larger furniture pieces.
100
sq ft
3–4 Bedroom House
Friendly, flexible storage for larger homes - white goods, garden furniture and full room sets.
Helpful tip: Most of our storage units are at least 8ft high - stack your items and furniture to make the most of the height and keep your costs down.
Why do self storage prices differ?
When it comes to storage costs, there are several different things that can affect the cost.
Storage unit size
This is an obvious one, but always helpful to point out – the larger the storage unit, the more expensive it will be.
Location
Much like property, facilities located in popular or city-centre locations are generally more expensive than those situated in less-populated or built-up areas, simply due to demand. Similarly, self storage prices in the South, and London especially, are often more expensive than the Midlands or Northern units.
At Ready Steady Store, we have units all over the country, from Leeds to Manchester, Peterborough to Eastleigh, Wokingham to Bournemouth.
When deciding on a storage unit, consider how often you’ll need to access your belongings, along with what it is you’re storing and what transport you have access to. For example, if you’ll regularly be visiting your unit to pick items up, it’s better to choose a facility that’s close to where you live and that you can conveniently access with you chosen mode of transport.
Similarly, if you’re in need of personal storage and will be storing items for longer periods of time, such as out-of-season clothes or sports equipment, you could consider a facility that’s slightly out of the way if it’s a cheaper option, as you won’t need to frequent the facility as often.
Amenities
Not all storage facilities are created equal, and while some offer additional amenities and added extras, these often come at a price. For example, most self storage stores, including all Ready Steady Store facilities, feature services for security and peace of mind such as 24-hour CCTV monitoring, while some will offer 24-hour access to units, too. Similarly, others may contain post handling services, kitchen facilities to make your life easier. A good tip is to write down what you need from a unit before you start shopping for one to make sure that you’re ticking all your boxes.
What does the price of self storage include?
All of our stores offer a range of features, including:
- Extended hours access to units
- Exclusive van hire deal with Enterprise (if you move into a unit of 30sq ft and over)
- Extensive security – including 24-hour CCTV monitoring
- On-site parking
- Trolleys and lift access
- Excellent customer service
- Wheelchair access at selected facilities
- Carbon neutral storage
All of this is available with up to 50% discount on your first 12 weeks of storage.
Additional costs: other things to consider
When it comes to self storage prices, it’s not just the starting price of the unit that you need to factor into your overall budget as not everything will be included in the initial cost. Depending on who your storage provider is, there are a few other things you may also need to consider.
Self Storage Contents Protection Plan
All goods in storage must be protected, which is where self storage contents protection plan comes in. The Self Storage Association states that all items in storage require contents protection, and it’s the customers’ responsibility to make sure that all goods are protected to the correct value before locking up.
We make it simple for you to keep your items safe by offering content protection to our customers, which is created for self storage and covers you for a range of potential accidents and incidents such as burst pipes, forced entry or natural disasters such as storms or lightning. Alternatively, take a look at our contents protection plan requirements to ensure you’re properly covered.
Padlocks
Depending on the unit you choose, you will need to do some research on the type of locks are used by the facility. For example, at Ready Steady Store, we use both standard padlocks and barrel locks to keep units secure. Normally, padlocks are not included within the storage price, and so customers will need to provide their own locks to keep their items safe. We supply a wide range of high-quality, sturdy padlocks for use with all our unit types for the ultimate peace of mind. Our top tip for keeping your items safe? Always keep spare keys or a note of the lock combination just in case!
Packaging materials
When moving into your storage unit, it’s important that you pack your items correctly to avoid damage. Investing in proper packaging materials, such as cardboard boxes, bubble wrap and labels, will not only help you to protect your belongings but will also help you to better find items when it comes to moving out.
Moving costs
Depending on what you’re storing and how many boxes or items you have, you may also need to invest in a removals service to help you move into your storage unit. Did you know that we also have a special deal with Enterprise Van rental so that our customers can rent a van for £49 for a day?
How to get a quote for self storage?
When it comes to finding your nearest Ready Steady Store, we couldn’t have made it easier. Choose your store and fill in a few details about the storage you are looking for and we will give you a price online within seconds.
If this isn’t right for you, feel free to give us a call and a member of our team will help you with your reservation.
Got a question about our self storage prices? Get in touch with our team, or find your local self storage store now.
