Rent self storage in Washington
23 Eddison Road, Swan Industrial Estate - Washington
Portobello Road - Birtley
Spire View House, Ferryboat Lane - Sunderland
Durham Road - Chester-Le-Street
Unit 25, 2Nd Avenue Drum Industrial Estate - Chester-Le-Street
Cleadon Lane - East Boldon
The Galleries Retail Park - Washington
£ 215 - £ 362
Unit C, Sunrise Enterprise Park, Ferryboat Lane - Sunderland
£ 18 - £ 30
Chaffinch Road - Sunderland
£ 58 - £ 98
Unit H, Hylton Riverside, Colima Avenue - Sunderland
£ 18 - £ 30
Storage providers
Well-known providers operating in or near Washington – O'Brien Self Storage, U Hold The Key, and Safestore Self Storage.
O'Brien Self Storage
16 Units From £ 35.01 / month
U Hold The Key
9 Units From £ 80.00 / month
Safestore Self Storage
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Verified Self Storage Association member
38
Units
Prices on request
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
PayLessForStorage
3 Units From £ 95.00 / monthPink Storage
1 Unit Prices on requestSCA Self Storage
16 Units Prices on requestStorage prices (June 2026)
In and around Washington, there are currently 17 storage providers with 14 facilities and 61 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 | 0–25 ft² | £ 52.52 | £ 52.52 | £ 52.52 | £ 77.88 | £ 25.36 | 48.3% |
| Small | 25–50 ft² | £ 35.01 | £ 136.50 | £ 82.73 | £ 123.19 | £ 40.47 | 48.9% |
| Medium | 50–100 ft² | £ 73.54 | £ 220.05 | £ 136.77 | £ 196.89 | £ 60.12 | 44% |
| Large | 100+ ft² | £ 130.00 | £ 320.02 | £ 209.32 | £ 327.03 | £ 117.71 | 56.2% |
For locker units (0–25 ft²), the average monthly price is £ 52.52, or £ 25.36 cheaper versus the national rate (48.3%). Comparing this on a ft² basis, locker units are £ 2.63 per ft², which is £ 3.06 cheaper versus the country average.
The average monthly price for a small unit (25–50 ft²) is £ 82.73, which is £ 40.47 cheaper than the national average (48.9%). When looking on a price per ft² basis, this equals £ 2.25 per ft², which is £ 1.00 cheaper than the national average.
A medium-sized unit (50–100 ft²) costs around £ 136.77, that's £ 60.12 cheaper compared to the national average (44%). On a ft² basis, medium-sized units in Washington are £ 1.67 per ft², which is £ 0.65 cheaper than on a country-level.
For large units (100+ ft²), the average monthly price is £ 209.32, or £ 117.71 cheaper versus the national rate (56.2%). Comparing this on a ft² basis, large-sized units are £ 1.22 per ft², which is £ 0.48 cheaper versus the country average.
The cheapest storage unit in Washington 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 Washington 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 | £ 17.90 - £ 30.20 / Month | View facility |
| Safestore Self Storage | Newcastle Upon Tyne | Forth Street | NE1 3PG | 10.00 ft² | £ 17.90 - £ 30.20 / Month | View facility |
| Safestore Self Storage | Sunderland | Unit H, Hylton Riverside, Colima Avenue | SR5 3XF | 10.00 ft² | £ 17.90 - £ 30.20 / Month | View facility |
| The Box Co | Sunderland | Pickup and Delivery | — | 10.76 ft² | £ 19.17 - £ 32.35 / Month | View facility |
| The Box Co | Newcastle | Pickup and Delivery | — | 10.76 ft² | £ 19.27 - £ 32.51 / 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 |
| Storebox | Chester-Le-Street | Unit 25, 2Nd Avenue Drum Industrial Estate | DH2 1AG | 25.00 ft² | £ 52.56 / Month | View facility |
| O'Brien Self Storage | East Boldon | Cleadon Lane | NE36 0AJ | 40.00 ft² | £ 65.00 / Month | View facility |
| O'Brien Self Storage | Chester-Le-Street | Durham Road | DH3 1HL | 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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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Barnes Storage | Birtley | Portobello Road | DH3 2SN | 80.00 ft² | £ 86.67 / Month | View facility |
| PayLessForStorage | Washington | 23 Eddison Road, Swan Industrial Estate | NE38 8JH | 80.00 ft² | £ 95.00 / Month | View facility |
| Secure Store 365 | Dunston | Wellington Road | NE11 9JL | 80.00 ft² | £ 100.00 / 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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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnes Storage | Birtley | Portobello Road | DH3 2SN | 160.00 ft² | £ 130.00 / Month | View facility |
| Secure Store 365 | Dunston | Wellington Road | NE11 9JL | 160.00 ft² | £ 130.00 / Month | View facility |
| PayLessForStorage | Washington | 23 Eddison Road, Swan Industrial Estate | NE38 8JH | 160.00 ft² | £ 140.00 / Month | View facility |
| 123 Self Storage | Gateshead | Federation Way | NE11 9HL | 160.00 ft² | £ 143.00 / 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 Washington also offer storage rentals. Compare units in nearby areas.
Average prices in Sunderland are currently £ 140.05, which is £ 5.40 cheaper compared to Washington. In Newcastle upon Tyne, average prices are currently £ 143.58, which means that, on average, Newcastle upon Tyne is £ 1.87 cheaper versus Washington. Units for rent in South Shields have currently an average price of £ 136.48, which is £ 8.97 cheaper than Washington.
- Sunderland 3.9% cheaper
- Newcastle upon Tyne 1.3% cheaper
- South Shields 6.6% cheaper
Frequently Asked Questions
The current average monthly rental price for a storage unit in Washington and its surroundings is £ 145.45. Compared to the national average of £ 226.26 (55.6%), this means renting in Washington is £ 80.81 cheaper. Looking at costs per ft², the average in Washington is £ 1.70 / ft², while the national benchmark stands at £ 2.69 / ft². Put differently, on a per-ft² basis, Washington is £ 1.00 cheaper compared to the country average (58.7%).
In and around Washington, there are currently 17 storage providers operating a total of 14 facilities. The largest providers are O'Brien Self Storage, U Hold The Key, Safestore Self Storage.
In Washington 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 £ 140.05 per month, which is £ 5.40 cheaper compared to Washington.
In Newcastle upon Tyne, prices average £ 143.58 per month, making them £ 1.87 cheaper relative to Washington.
For South Shields, the average unit price is £ 136.48 per month, which is £ 8.97 cheaper than in Washington.
All facilities
Market data updated on Wednesday 27 May by The Storage Scanner Team. Prices, sizes, and other unit-level data analyzed from 14 Washington storage facilities. View our Methodology here.
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