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Well-known providers operating in or near London – Safestore Self Storage, Big Yellow Self Storage, and Shurgard.
In and around London, there are currently 56 storage providers with 196 facilities and 157 unique storage unit types.
| Storage unit type | Size | Average monthly price (city) | Average monthly price (country) | Difference (£) | Difference (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small | 0–54 ft² | £ 123.19 | £ 90.89 | £ 32.30 | 26.2% |
| Medium | 54–108 ft² | £ 251.64 | £ 165.80 | £ 85.84 | 34.1% |
| Large | 108+ ft² | £ 459.12 | £ 309.28 | £ 149.84 | 32.6% |
The average monthly price for a small unit (0–54 ft²) is £ 123.19, which is £ 32.30 more expensive than the national average (26.2%). When looking on a price per ft² basis, this equals £ 5.49 per ft², which is £ 1.98 more expensive than the national average.
A medium-sized unit (54–108 ft²) costs around £ 251.64, that's £ 85.84 more expensive compared to the national average (34.1%). On a ft² basis, medium-sized units in London are £ 3.11 per ft², which is £ 1.02 more expensive than on a country-level.
For large units (108+ ft²), the average monthly price is £ 459.12, or £ 149.84 more expensive versus the national rate (32.6%). Comparing this on a ft² basis, large-sized units are £ 2.79 per ft², which is £ 1.07 more expensive versus the country average.
The cheapest storage unit in London and the surrounding area is already available for rent from £ 29.90. This unit has an approximate size of 10.00 ft² and 20.00 ft³ and is offered by Henfield Storage. The second cheapest unit in London and the surrounding area is for rent at a price of £ 31.00. This unit has an approximate size of 10.00 ft² and 20.00 ft³ and is offered by Shurgard.
The surroundings of London also offer storage rentals. Compare units in nearby areas.
Average prices in City of Westminster are currently £ 265.11, which is £ 9.23 more expensive compared to London. In Islington, average prices are currently £ 265.48, which means that, on average, Islington is £ 9.61 more expensive versus London. Units for rent in Chelsea have currently an average price of £ 265.11, which is £ 9.23 more expensive than London.
The current average monthly rental price for a storage unit in London and its surroundings is £ 255.88. Compared to the national average of £ 189.81 (25.8%), this means renting in London is £ 66.07 more expensive. Looking at costs per ft², the average in London is £ 4.85 / ft², while the national benchmark stands at £ 2.72 / ft². Put differently, on a per-ft² basis, London is £ 2.13 more expensive compared to the country average (43.9%).
In and around London, there are currently 56 storage providers operating a total of 196 facilities. The largest providers are Safestore Self Storage, Big Yellow Self Storage, Shurgard.
In London and the surrounding area, the most affordable storage unit starts from just £ 29.90 per month. This unit offers approximately 10.00 ft² and 20.00 ft³ and is available from Henfield Storage.
The average rental price in City of Westminster is currently £ 265.11 per month, which is £ 9.23 more expensive compared to London.
In Islington, prices average £ 265.48 per month, making them £ 9.61 more expensive relative to London.
For Chelsea, the average unit price is £ 265.11 per month, which is £ 9.23 more expensive than in London.
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