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No central London rents, and no paying for a whole unit. Your things go in sealed Jam Pods, so you only pay for the space they take up.
London price guide · Updated October 2026
How much does storage cost in London?
Typical self storage prices across London, the extra costs people forget to budget for, and why storage collected from your door can cost less and take less effort.
The quick answer
A self storage unit in London typically costs around £38 a week for 25 sq ft, £59 for 50 sq ft and £95 for 100 sq ft, according to StorageLocator’s London price data. Central London costs the most and outer London the least. On top of that, budget for contents cover, a deposit and a van to get your things there and back.
Self storage prices across London
Where the store is makes the biggest difference. The W and WC postcodes are the most expensive in London, and prices fall the further out you go.
| Area | 25 sq ft | 50 sq ft | 100 sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central London | £45–£65 | £70–£100 | £120–£170 |
| West & south-west | £35–£50 | £55–£80 | £90–£130 |
| North | £30–£45 | £45–£70 | £80–£115 |
| East & south-east | £25–£40 | £40–£60 | £70–£100 |
| Outer London | £20–£32 | £30–£45 | £55–£80 |
| London median | £38 | £59 | £95 |
Sources: the London median is from StorageLocator’s London self storage price data, based on advertised prices at stores across London. Area ranges are typical prices compiled from that data, the Self Storage Association UK’s 2026 annual industry report and London providers’ published prices. Weekly prices before introductory offers, October 2026. Prices vary by store and change often, so treat these as a guide.
Why JamStorage costs less
Stored outside central London, delivered to your door
Much of what you pay for London storage is the cost of London space. We keep your belongings at our depot on Acton Lane, away from central London rents, and our crews run planned routes across the city every day. Those savings go into your price and into a collection and delivery service that’s cost-effective to use.
Less effort
Our crew wraps, carries and loads everything. No van hire, no driving across London and no weekend of lifting, there or back.
Fast
Book online in minutes and pick a morning, midday or afternoon slot. We collect from every London borough, Monday to Saturday.
See everything
Every item is photographed for your online inventory. See what you’ve stored from your phone and ask for just one thing back.
Weigh it up
What traditional self storage really involves
A unit’s weekly rent is only the start. These are the things to weigh up with traditional self storage, and none of them apply with JamStorage.
| Traditional self storage | JamStorage | |
|---|---|---|
| Deposit | Often around a week’s rent | No deposit |
| Padlock | Buy your own | Not needed |
| Van hire and fuel | Hire a van, there and back | No van to hire. We collect |
| Help with lifting | Rope in friends, or pay for help | Our crew does it all |
| Your time | A day of loading, driving and unloading, each way | No loading or driving |
| Congestion charge and ULEZ | £18 and £12.50 a day if your route needs them | Included in our charges |
| What you pay for | A whole unit, empty space included | Only the space your things take up |
| Knowing what’s there | Your memory, or a list you keep | A photo of every item, online |
| Getting one thing back | Drive there and dig it out | Request it online and we deliver it |
What a 1-bed flat costs to store for 6 months
The contents of a 1-bed flat usually need about 50 sq ft. Here’s what 26 weeks in a self storage unit typically costs, depending on where the store is.
Central London store
26 weeks at £70–£100£1,820–£2,600
Contents cover, 6 months£60–£90
Van hire and fuel, twiceExtra
About£1,880–£2,690
North London store
26 weeks at £45–£70£1,170–£1,820
Contents cover, 6 months£60–£90
Van hire and fuel, twiceExtra
About£1,230–£1,910
Outer London store
26 weeks at £30–£45£780–£1,170
Contents cover, 6 months£60–£90
Van hire and fuel, twiceExtra
About£840–£1,260
Compare it with JamStorage
No deposit, no van, no lifting and no central London rents. Tell us your postcode and what you’re storing, and you’ll see your price in minutes.
How much space do you need?
Size is the second biggest thing in the price, after location. Use this as a rough guide, or let the space calculator work it out in a couple of minutes.
| Space | Roughly fits |
|---|---|
| 20–25 sq ft | |
| 35 sq ft | |
| 50 sq ft | |
| 70 sq ft | |
| 100 sq ft | |
| 150 sq ft | |
| 200–250 sq ft |
What affects the price
Location
Stores in central London pay the highest rents, and that shows in the weekly price.
Size
Bigger units cost more each week but less per square foot.
How long you store
Short stays often carry minimum terms or set-up fees. Longer stays spread those costs out.
Getting it there and back
Van hire, fuel and driving charges add up, and you pay them twice.
How to pay less
Measure, don’t guess
The space calculator stops you paying for space you won’t use.
Declutter first
Sell, donate or recycle what you won’t miss and you may drop a size.
Look for introductory offers
Many London providers, JamStorage included, discount your first few weeks.
Don’t pay central London rents
With collected storage your things are kept outside the centre, and we do the travelling.
London storage price questions
How much does a storage unit cost in London?
The typical London price is around £38 a week for 25 sq ft, £59 for 50 sq ft and £95 for 100 sq ft, before offers, according to StorageLocator’s London price data. Central London stores charge the most and outer London stores the least.
Why is storage more expensive in central London?
Stores pay some of the highest rents in the country for their buildings, and that’s passed on in the weekly price. The W and WC postcodes are the most expensive.
Is it cheaper to store outside central London?
Usually, yes. The catch is getting there: more driving, more fuel and more time. With JamStorage your things are stored outside central London and our crew does the travelling, so you get the lower cost without the trip.
What extra costs should I budget for?
With a self storage unit, expect contents cover, a deposit, a padlock and packing materials, plus van hire and fuel both ways. Driving into central London adds the congestion charge, and ULEZ for older vans. With JamStorage there’s no deposit, padlock or van hire, and the congestion charge and ULEZ are included in our charges.
How do I get a JamStorage price?
Tell us your postcode and what you’re storing, and you’ll see your price in minutes. You can then pick a collection slot and book online. The minimum stay is 4 weeks.
Which parts of London do you cover?
We collect from every London borough, Monday to Saturday. See the areas we cover.
See your JamStorage price
Tell us your postcode and what you’re storing, and you’ll see your price in minutes. Or give our team a call.
