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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 54 storage providers with 173 facilities and 129 unique storage unit types.
| Storage unit type | Size | Average monthly price (city) | Average monthly price (country) | Difference (£) | Difference (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small | 0–54 ft² | £ 124.38 | £ 91.50 | £ 32.88 | 26.4% |
| Medium | 54–108 ft² | £ 257.70 | £ 164.16 | £ 93.54 | 36.3% |
| Large | 108+ ft² | £ 469.06 | £ 297.64 | £ 171.43 | 36.6% |
The average monthly price for a small unit (0–54 ft²) is £ 124.38, which is £ 32.88 more expensive than the national average (26.4%). When looking on a price per ft² basis, this equals £ 5.70 per ft², which is £ 2.32 more expensive than the national average.
A medium-sized unit (54–108 ft²) costs around £ 257.70, that's £ 93.54 more expensive compared to the national average (36.3%). On a ft² basis, medium-sized units in London are £ 3.30 per ft², which is £ 1.27 more expensive than on a country-level.
For large units (108+ ft²), the average monthly price is £ 469.06, or £ 171.43 more expensive versus the national rate (36.6%). Comparing this on a ft² basis, large-sized units are £ 2.93 per ft², which is £ 1.31 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 £ 248.21, which is £ 5.76 more expensive compared to London. In Islington, average prices are currently £ 246.90, which means that, on average, Islington is £ 4.45 more expensive versus London. Units for rent in Chelsea have currently an average price of £ 248.21, which is £ 5.76 more expensive than London.
The current average monthly rental price for a storage unit in London and its surroundings is £ 242.45. Compared to the national average of £ 186.38 (23.1%), this means renting in London is £ 56.07 more expensive. Looking at costs per ft², the average in London is £ 5.29 / ft², while the national benchmark stands at £ 2.60 / ft². Put differently, on a per-ft² basis, London is £ 2.69 more expensive compared to the country average (50.8%).
In and around London, there are currently 54 storage providers operating a total of 173 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 £ 248.21 per month, which is £ 5.76 more expensive compared to London.
In Islington, prices average £ 246.90 per month, making them £ 4.45 more expensive relative to London.
For Chelsea, the average unit price is £ 248.21 per month, which is £ 5.76 more expensive than in London.
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