Living in the capital is expensive, but storing your stuff doesn’t have to be.
If you’re short on space (and let’s face it, most of us in London are) but don’t want to shell out for a full-size storage unit, there’s a cheaper, smarter option. And it starts from just £3.56 a month.
New data from The Box Co., a storage company that charges by the box, shows that Londoners are keeping their stored items longer than anyone else in the UK. On average, they’re using storage for 4.8 months, compared to a national average of just 3.5 months.
It makes sense. When rent is sky-high and flats are getting smaller, finding affordable ways to create space is more important than ever.
Why rent a full storage unit if you only need a few boxes?
Traditional self-storage in London often costs more than £100 a month. That’s a steep price to pay if you only need to store a few boxes. With The Box Co., you only pay for what you use. Need to put away a couple of boxes of winter clothes or university stuff? That’ll cost just £3.56 per box per month, with collection directly from your front door.
There’s no need to hire a van, travel across town or overpay for space you’re not using.
The idea is simple, and it’s growing in popularity, especially among renters, students, freelancers and anyone trying to maximise their living space on a budget.
“We’re not a traditional storage company,” says a spokesperson from The Box Co. “We’re built around making space more affordable, particularly in cities like London where every square metre counts.”
Living with less space and paying more for it
London’s housing crisis isn’t just about rising rent prices. It’s about the lack of space too. According to the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), the average one-bedroom flat in the UK is just 46 square metres, and many properties in London fall below even that.
At the same time, Zoopla recently revealed that the average rent in London has reached £2,121 a month, almost 10 percent higher than it was this time last year. That’s a huge expense, especially considering many people have very little savings to fall back on.
In fact, new research from Prograd, a free platform that helps young people manage their finances, found that 47 percent of 18 to 35-year-olds in the UK have no savings at all.
Faced with limited space and tight budgets, more Londoners are starting to see flexible, low-cost storage as a solution that works.
A simple solution for freelancers, students and side-hustlers
Whether you’re clearing out a room to make space for a desk, storing products for your online shop or holding onto things between flats, storage-by-the-box is designed to suit modern London living.
From creative freelancers storing equipment to students packing up between terms, The Box Co. offers a low-cost, zero-hassle way to keep your items safe without having to move or upgrade your home.
Need more space without the extra cost?
Store your stuff from just £3.56 per box per month with The Box Co.
They’ll collect from your door, store it securely and return it when you need it.
Get started at theboxco.co.uk