Rent self storage in South Shields
Wilson Street - South Shields
4 West Chirton - North Shields
Unit 6, Swales Industrial Estate, Howdon Lane - Newcastle
Potter Street - Wallsend
Oak Road, West Chirton North Industrial Estate, North Shields - Tyne And Wear
Cobalt Park Way - Newcastle
Cleadon Lane - East Boldon
Morston Quays, Stephenson St - Wallsend
£ 37 - £ 63
Cumberland Road - North Shields
(A-CLASS Storage)£ 18 - £ 30
Middle Engine Lane Retail Park, Wallsend - Newcastle Upon Tyne
£ 18 - £ 30
Storage providers
Well-known providers operating in or near South Shields – U Hold The Key, O'Brien Self Storage, and PayLessForStorage.
U Hold The Key
9 Units From £ 84.00 / monthO'Brien Self Storage
12 Units From £ 35.01 / month
PayLessForStorage
5 Units From £ 95.00 / month
The Box Co
20 Units Prices on request
Big Yellow Self Storage
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Verified Self Storage Association member
42
Units
Prices on request
Safestore Self Storage
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Verified Self Storage Association member
25
Units
Prices on request
Cuboid Self Storage
1 Unit Prices on requestYard Self Storage
1 Unit From £ 189.99 / monthStorage prices (June 2026)
In and around South Shields, there are currently 19 storage providers with 11 facilities and 63 unique storage unit types.
| Storage unit type | Size | Lowest monthly price | Highest monthly price | Average monthly price (city) | Average monthly price (country) | Difference (£) | Difference (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Locker | 25–50 ft² | £ 35.01 | £ 115.01 | £ 68.94 | £ 126.44 | £ 57.50 | 83.4% |
| Small | 50–100 ft² | £ 70.00 | £ 220.05 | £ 114.02 | £ 196.53 | £ 82.51 | 72.4% |
| Medium | 100+ ft² | £ 110.00 | £ 320.02 | £ 187.69 | £ 327.56 | £ 139.87 | 74.5% |
For locker units (0–25 ft²), the average monthly price is £ 68.94, or £ 57.50 cheaper versus the national rate (83.4%). Comparing this on a ft² basis, locker units are £ 1.83 per ft², which is £ 1.48 cheaper versus the country average.
The average monthly price for a small unit (25–50 ft²) is £ 114.02, which is £ 82.51 cheaper than the national average (72.4%). When looking on a price per ft² basis, this equals £ 1.45 per ft², which is £ 0.90 cheaper than the national average.
A medium-sized unit (50–100 ft²) costs around £ 187.69, that's £ 139.87 cheaper compared to the national average (74.5%). On a ft² basis, medium-sized units in South Shields are £ 0.94 per ft², which is £ 0.77 cheaper than on a country-level.
The cheapest storage unit in South Shields and the surrounding area is already available for rent from £ 35.01. This unit has an approximate size of 25.00 ft² and 65.00 ft³ and is offered by O'Brien Self Storage. The second cheapest unit in South Shields and the surrounding area is for rent at a price of £ 44.98. This unit has an approximate size of 25.00 ft² and 65.00 ft³ and is offered by O'Brien Self Storage.
Cheapest Locker Storage Units (0–25 ft²)
| Storage provider | City | Address | Zip code | Size |
Price/Month
Some storage providers quote prices on a daily, weekly, or 4-weekly basis instead of monthly basis. The prices shown are the prices recalculated on a monthly basis.
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| SCA Self Storage | Sunderland | Unit C, Sunrise Enterprise Park, Ferryboat Lane | SR5 3RX | 10.00 ft² | £ 17.99 - £ 30.35 / Month | View facility |
| Safestore Self Storage | Newcastle Upon Tyne | Middle Engine Lane Retail Park, Wallsend | NE28 9NT | 10.00 ft² | £ 17.99 - £ 30.35 / Month | View facility |
| Safestore Self Storage | Sunderland | Unit H, Hylton Riverside, Colima Avenue | SR5 3XF | 10.00 ft² | £ 17.99 - £ 30.35 / Month | View facility |
| A-CLASS Storage | North Shields | Cumberland Road | NE29 8RD | 10.00 ft² | £ 17.99 - £ 30.35 / Month | View facility |
| The Box Co | Newcastle | Pickup and Delivery | — | 10.76 ft² | £ 19.36 - £ 32.67 / Month | View facility |
Cheapest Small Storage Units (25–50 ft²)
| Storage provider | City | Address | Zip code | Size |
Price/Month
Some storage providers quote prices on a daily, weekly, or 4-weekly basis instead of monthly basis. The prices shown are the prices recalculated on a monthly basis.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O'Brien Self Storage | Sunderland | Spire View House, Ferryboat Lane | SR5 3JN | 25.00 ft² | £ 35.01 / Month | View facility |
| O'Brien Self Storage | Sunderland | Spire View House, Ferryboat Lane | SR5 3JN | 50.00 ft² | £ 44.98 / Month | View facility |
| Blue Self Storage | Tyne And Wear | Oak Road, West Chirton North Industrial Estate, North Shields | NE29 8SD | 48.00 ft² | £ 57.50 / Month | View facility |
| Moving Tyneside | North Shields | 4 West Chirton | NE29 7TY | 40.00 ft² | £ 60.02 / Month | View facility |
| O'Brien Self Storage | East Boldon | Cleadon Lane | NE36 0AJ | 40.00 ft² | £ 65.00 / Month | View facility |
Cheapest Medium Storage (50–100 ft²)
| Storage provider | City | Address | Zip code | Size |
Price/Month
Some storage providers quote prices on a daily, weekly, or 4-weekly basis instead of monthly basis. The prices shown are the prices recalculated on a monthly basis.
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| Blue Self Storage | Tyne And Wear | Oak Road, West Chirton North Industrial Estate, North Shields | NE29 8SD | 64.00 ft² | £ 70.00 / Month | View facility |
| O'Brien Self Storage | Sunderland | Spire View House, Ferryboat Lane | SR5 3JN | 75.00 ft² | £ 73.54 / Month | View facility |
| O'Brien Self Storage | Sunderland | Spire View House, Ferryboat Lane | SR5 3JN | 100.00 ft² | £ 79.99 / Month | View facility |
| Blue Self Storage | Tyne And Wear | Oak Road, West Chirton North Industrial Estate, North Shields | NE29 8SD | 80.00 ft² | £ 80.00 / Month | View facility |
| Barnes Storage | Birtley | Portobello Road | DH3 2SN | 80.00 ft² | £ 86.67 / Month | View facility |
Cheapest Large Storage (100+ ft²)
| Storage provider | City | Address | Zip code | Size |
Price/Month
Some storage providers quote prices on a daily, weekly, or 4-weekly basis instead of monthly basis. The prices shown are the prices recalculated on a monthly basis.
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| Blue Self Storage | Tyne And Wear | Oak Road, West Chirton North Industrial Estate, North Shields | NE29 8SD | 160.00 ft² | £ 110.00 / Month | View facility |
| Barnes Storage | Birtley | Portobello Road | DH3 2SN | 160.00 ft² | £ 130.00 / Month | View facility |
| PayLessForStorage | Newcastle | 18 Arrow Close, Killingworth | NE12 6QN | 160.00 ft² | £ 140.00 / Month | View facility |
| PayLessForStorage | Washington | 23 Eddison Road, Swan Industrial Estate | NE38 8JH | 160.00 ft² | £ 140.00 / Month | View facility |
| PayLessForStorage | Newcastle | 2 Stepney Road, Byker | NE2 1AP | 160.00 ft² | £ 145.00 / Month | View facility |
Also check self storage in other areas nearby
The surroundings of South Shields also offer storage rentals. Compare units in nearby areas.
Average prices in Sunderland are currently £ 141.53, which is £ 4.48 more expensive compared to South Shields. In Newcastle upon Tyne, average prices are currently £ 143.31, which means that, on average, Newcastle upon Tyne is £ 6.25 more expensive versus South Shields. Units for rent in Washington have currently an average price of £ 145.56, which is £ 8.51 more expensive than South Shields.
- Sunderland 3.2% more expensive
- Newcastle upon Tyne 4.4% more expensive
- Washington 5.8% more expensive
Frequently Asked Questions
The current average monthly rental price for a storage unit in South Shields and its surroundings is £ 137.05. Compared to the national average of £ 227.13 (65.7%), this means renting in South Shields is £ 90.08 cheaper. Looking at costs per ft², the average in South Shields is £ 1.31 / ft², while the national benchmark stands at £ 2.74 / ft². Put differently, on a per-ft² basis, South Shields is £ 1.43 cheaper compared to the country average (109%).
In and around South Shields, there are currently 19 storage providers operating a total of 11 facilities. The largest providers are U Hold The Key, O'Brien Self Storage, PayLessForStorage.
In South Shields and the surrounding area, the most affordable storage unit starts from just £ 35.01 per month. This unit offers approximately 25.00 ft² and 65.00 ft³ and is available from O'Brien Self Storage.
The average rental price in Sunderland is currently £ 141.53 per month, which is £ 4.48 more expensive compared to South Shields.
In Newcastle upon Tyne, prices average £ 143.31 per month, making them £ 6.25 more expensive relative to South Shields.
For Washington, the average unit price is £ 145.56 per month, which is £ 8.51 more expensive than in South Shields.
All facilities
| Storage provider | Address | City | Zip code | Distance (City center South Shields) | Prices starting from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U Hold The Key | Wilson Street | South Shields | NE33 5QY | 0.5 miles | £ 84.00 / Month |
| Moving Tyneside | 4 West Chirton | North Shields | NE29 7TY | 2.11 miles | £ 60.02 / Month |
| Self Store Newcastle | Unit 6, Swales Industrial Estate, Howdon Lane | Newcastle | NE28 0BE | 2.42 miles | £ 65.00 / Month |
| O'Brien Self Storage | Potter Street | Wallsend | NE28 6TZ | 2.61 miles | £ 65.00 / Month |
| Blue Self Storage | Oak Road, West Chirton North Industrial Estate, North Shields | Tyne And Wear | NE29 8SD | 2.67 miles | £ 57.50 / Month |
| Yard Self Storage | Cobalt Park Way | Newcastle | NE28 9NT | 2.98 miles | £ 189.99 / Month |
| O'Brien Self Storage | Cleadon Lane | East Boldon | NE36 0AJ | 3.48 miles | £ 65.00 / Month |
| AZ Self Storage Ltd | Morston Quays, Stephenson St | Wallsend | NE28 6UE | 2.42 miles | On request |
| A-CLASS Storage | Cumberland Road | North Shields | NE29 8RD | 2.61 miles | On request |
| Safestore Self Storage | Middle Engine Lane Retail Park, Wallsend | Newcastle Upon Tyne | NE28 9NT | 2.92 miles | On request |
| Cuboid Self Storage | Cobalt 5, Silver Fox Way | Newcastle Upon Tyne | NE27 0QJ | 3.48 miles | On request |
Market data updated on Wednesday 17 June by The Storage Scanner Team. Prices, sizes, and other unit-level data analyzed from 11 South Shields storage facilities. View our Methodology here.
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