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East London
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Soho
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Salford (Manchester)
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Bath
Trusted Self Storage for 60 years
We have proven our ability to provide impeccable services time and time again, having been trusted with some of the nation’s most valuable belongings to provide safe, secure storage unit space at the most competitive rates. Other benefits of storing with us include:
- CCTV & Individually alarmed units
- Local team on hand to assist
- Immaculately clean storage facilities
- A trusted, customer friendly service
Vanguard storage is super helpful and so efficient! The whole staff are amazing
Chloe Cass
Self Storage Units London, Bristol and Manchester
We go to great lengths to ensure that our storage facilities are safe, secure and managed to high standards. We offer units in a variety of sizes from storage lockers to outdoor 20ft container storage in London and huge rooms – take a look at our storage size guide – all of which are secured with locks, access control systems, 24 hour CCTV coverage, and fire and burglar alarms.
What’s more, our Manchester, Bristol and London self storage units are among the most desirable in the country. We take immense pride in maintaining the tidiness and ambience of our storage facilities at all times. That means you can rest assured that your belongings will remain safe whilst they’re in our care, within a secure storage facility.

Vanguard Self Storage prides itself on delivering a warm, personal and professional service that truly sets it apart. We make storage safe and easy. Whether you opt for our door-to-door "man and van" service or rely on our skilled forklift drivers, rest assured, your belongings are in capable hands.
Our light, clean, and spacious lobbies offer a welcoming atmosphere where you can enjoy a complimentary hot drink and admire the restored vintage airplanes that embody the care and attention we afford to our customers and their stored items.

Storage sizing guide
Storage sizing guide
Equivalent to: A locker
This is our smallest unit, which is referred to as a locker. Lockers are ideal for storing a few boxes, suitcases or bags and are very popular with students for storage outside of term time. These small units are also ideal for businesses who need to free up a bit of space.
Dimensions may vary per unit. Please get in touch with your local branch for more details.
Equivalent to: A small van
One of our smaller units, suitable for small pieces of furniture and other small items. It is useful for students or anyone looking to store excess items from their attic or shed. Perfect for storing a small collection of business equipment, it holds up to 30 medium boxes.
Dimensions may vary per unit. Please get in touch with your local branch for more details.
Equivalent to: 1/4 of a single car garage
This is one of our more popular smaller units, suitable for small items of furniture and boxes. Ideal for those items in your home that are used seasonally or for storing away those infrequently used objects in your business, such as spare monitors, filing cabinets etc.
Dimensions may vary per unit. Please get in touch with your local branch for more details.
Equivalent to: A garden shed
This room is suitable for small consignments of furniture and boxes, and is likely to accommodate goods equivalent to those that could fit inside a typical transit van, a large garden size shed or a small one-person flat.
Dimensions may vary per unit. Please get in touch with your local branch for more details.
Equivalent to: A mid-sized van.
One of our most popular sizes, suitable for a studio flat's worth of items and furniture. Perfect if you’re getting ready to set up a small office an need a place to keep furniture and equipment until the fit-out is complete.
Dimensions may vary per unit. Please get in touch with your local branch for more details.
Equivalent to: A Luton van
This size unit is great for anyone who is clearing out a one-bedroom flat or several rooms from a small home. Ideal for boxes and furniture, as well as items from the garage, loft, or small office. You can fit a range of office equipment and furniture within this unit.
Dimensions may vary per unit. Please get in touch with your local branch for more details.
Equivalent to: A single car garage
Often used as a room to store the contents of a 2-bedroom flat or small house. This size of room also offers the convenience of circulation space if you need a room that gives space to store away or withdraw items frequently.
Dimensions may vary per unit. Please get in touch with your local branch for more details.
Equivalent to: A double car garage
This size is suitable for storage of consignments moved to store by 7.5t lorry and will normally accommodate the contents of a typical two or three-bedroom house. These units will often be found at ground floor level within our stores for additional ease of access.
Dimensions may vary per unit. Please get in touch with your local branch for more details.

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If 150sq ft isn’t enough for your requirements, don’t worry – for businesses with large storage needs we can accommodate storage rooms of up to 1,000 sq ft or more. Please get in touch with our friendly team and see what we have to offer.
Dimensions may vary per unit. Please get in touch with your local branch for more details.
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Michael was extremely helpful and made the entire process seamless while answering all of my questions clearly
Jonathan Dalangin Jul 16, 2025Michael was very helpful and informative when we went to book a storage space. I was pleasantly surprised with the quality of service and the high-tech features of vanguard.
Alexey Pryanishnikov Jul 16, 2025Walked in to see the units with Anil and he was so lovely. We were so curious about the plane and he told us the story which was very impressive, great first impression to this place. Michael then helped me with setting everything up, very friendly and very helpful! The place…
praew sunthonmongkholkit Jul 16, 2025lovely experience, the staff are very friendly and the service is quick and efficient.
Naya Faddoul Jul 14, 2025Having never rented a storage container from Vanguard before. I knew they sold a variety of different sized packing boxes because my twin sister had previously bought them from here. I called the office and they were very patient and advised me on the best set that would meet my…
Julie Elliott Jul 14, 2025Really friendly and helpful staff
Mark Renshaw Jul 14, 2025Very good, clean storage unit. Also very easy to use and easy access. Staff (Lee) were all helpful and friendly. Will use again.
Maddie Bond Jul 12, 2025Would recommend. Staff are very helpful. Thanks Rashid for all of your help.
Sumaita U Jul 11, 2025Paul morcos Caleb were a great help setting up my storage
Phil Vinall Jul 11, 2025Good but limited and no discounts for the first month.
Tom Jul 11, 202510/10 service, quick and easy, fair prices too
James Oleron Jul 10, 2025Could not be happier with the service, I’m using Vanguard Storage for years. Very friendly and helpful stuff, always there when needed. Highly recommended 👍🏼
SYLWIA BISKUP Jul 9, 2025Paul was really helpful, friendly and really clear with the relevant information. Would definitely recommend to a friend.
Callum Hallett Jul 9, 2025Great storage options. Marcos and Paul were very friendly and super helpful
Ellis Freeman Jul 9, 2025Mike and Joe have been really helpful whilst we’ve moved into our unit this week. Very accommodating and letting us borrow items whilst we get on our feet. Thanks both!
Fenella Barrons Jul 9, 2025We collect from these premises on a daily basis Kelly and Kevin are really helpful and polite great staff...
Louise Adderley Jul 8, 2025I had a great experience with Vanguard Self Storage East London! The facility is clean, secure, and well-managed. Special thanks and kudos to Rasheed and Joe for their outstanding support and expertise, they made the whole process smooth and stress-free. Highly recommended!
Fadi Jul 8, 2025the two desk workers were very patient and helpful, i believe one was called mathew but i can’t remember the others name, he was bald (sorry if ur reading this and the bald one) but definitely would recommend, made it as simple as possible and guided me through the whole process
Lewis Agass Jul 8, 2025Kevin Bradley is wonderful and really helpfully so is all the team members at Vanguard self storage.
Chandrika Hillman Jul 7, 2025It was a nice experience at Vanguard. They are great guys Tommy and Ravi at the reception. The staff is very professional, friendly and helpful. Anyway the building is clean and organized. It was good that Peter showed me the unit before the contract. Thank you.
Ecser Dorottya Jul 5, 2025It is very good experience. The storage place is very safe with CCTV.
韦泽鑫 Jul 4, 2025Wonderful experience!! Paul and Marcos were so kind and helpful, would recommend :)))
Lucy Watton Jul 4, 2025Great experience, Michael was very helpful and informative.
S K Jul 4, 2025Jerry & Kelly provided me with exceptional advice and customer service relating to my storage and logistical & moving problems and i know i csn always rely on their experience and professionalism. Outstanding service and highly recommend Vanguard and their services.
Krzysztof Darewicz Jul 3, 2025Highly recommending Vanguard Self Storage West London, perfect location with great access. Jerry, Kelly and all other staf very polite and always helpful.
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