Safestore

Safestore vs Big Yellow

Big Yellow is one of the larger UK self-storage chains, positioned around individually alarmed units and PIN-code access at each store. It is generally found in and around major towns and cities, and is used by both households moving or decluttering and small businesses needing stock or archive space.

Safestore vs Shurgard

Shurgard is a pan-European self-storage operator with a sizeable UK network, aimed at the same mix of personal and business storage customers as its listed UK rivals. Its 2024 acquisition of Lok'nStore makes it one of the larger groups by combined UK site count.

Safestore vs Access Self Storage

Access Self Storage is a mid-sized UK chain concentrated in and around London, with additional sites reaching cities such as Birmingham, Bristol and Manchester. It is aimed at the same personal and small-business storage market as the larger chains, with vehicle parking as a notable extra service.

Safestore vs Loknstore

Loknstore was a UK-founded self-storage chain built from a single Horsham store, historically positioned as a smaller, regionally-focused alternative to Big Yellow and Safestore. It is now owned by Shurgard, though its stores may continue to trade under the original name.

Safestore vs Storage King

Storage King operates a network of UK self-storage sites alongside a third-party management business for other facility owners. It targets the same personal and business storage market as the larger chains, with a wider range of unit sizes than some rivals.