Top 5 Secure Self Storage Facilities in Manchester 2025

How Research into Manchester Self Storage was Undertaken

1. We visited company websites and used search engines to replicate the typical customer journey.
2. Popular search terms such as "Manchester storage review", "self storage units Manchester, and "cheap storage spaces Manchester city centre" helped us identify the most relevant providers.
3. Our own industry expertise was applied to helpinterpret and balance the data collected. We have only included self storage companies, not mobile storage or removal companies offering storage ie excluded companies that don’t offer easy access to belongings.
4. We also considered available review information ensure a fair and accurate comparison. We looked at many reviews but have only included verified review sites and Google, which is open to anyone.
5. There is a lot of consolidation (mergers, acquisitions etc) in the Manchester self storage market. We have therefore only included companies with storage units that we could confirm are operational and those with a central presence (rather than in places that could be considered separate locations like Salford)

This comprehensive approach allowed us to present a clear, unbiased guide to help you find the best storage options in Manchester.

Results: Manchester’s Top Five Self Storage Companies

1. Pink Storage

Why It’s #1: Pink Storage has built a stellar reputation for providing the best price storage in Manchester without compromising on security or convenience. They offer more facility access than the others, and drive up to unit access. With modern facilities, choice of Manchester locations , and a seamless online booking system with flexible payment terms, it’s no surprise they’re topping our list in 2025. (And their review scores are also excellent!)

2. Big Yellow

The runner up: Big Yellow is well-established across the UK, and its Manchester storage review ratings are positive. Their variety of self-storage units in Manchester mean they cater to both small and large storage needs. Big Yellow offers reliable security and flexible contracts.

3. Safestore

Why It’s Included in the Top 5: Safestore’s multiple locations make it a good choice for people needing quick access to their stored items in those areas. It offers a fair balance of self-storage rent options and security. Great for individuals or businesses looking for storage space ‘near me’ in locations across Manchester. It’s worth reading some of the reviews to see what the issues have been that hit their review scores – some are clearly not the company’s fault, whilst others may offer deeper insight into the facilities.

4. Storage World (part of Storage King)

Why we included it: Storage World offers modern, high-security facilities with flexible contracts. Their self storage Manchester prices are ideal for those seeking a balance of security and location. Excellent for both long- and short-term renters in need of storage facilities Manchester with apparently premium service levels, according to awards. Storage King's ownership (with at least 47 locations) inspires a level of trust.

5. Ready, Steady, Store

Why we included it: Ready, Steady, Store appears not to be asking its customers for reviews on Trustpilot as numbers are relatively low. This means that review scores appear low, but a different picture emerges when you take a deeper 'dive'.  This is our ‘wild card’ inclusion. They’ve been slowly expanding since 2005 (now 20 stores)  and that can’t happen without customers.

Manchester’s Top Five Self Storage Companies: a Closer Look

1. Pink Storage

Location: Pink Storage has large, clean, container storage sites at two Manchester locations:

Pink Self Storage Trafford Park, Unit 8, Guinness Road Trading Estate, Trafford Park, Manchester M17 1SB

Pink Self Storage Gorton Road, Manchester M11 2DZ

Services Offered: Container storage, personal storage, student storage, business storage, archive and document storage

Key Features:

• PIN code entry, CCTV security
• Drive up access
• Ample 120 square foot container storage units
• Online booking and account management

Self Storage Reviews:

⭐4.7/5 company rating on Trustpilot, with over 2,000 verified reviews.

⭐4.6/5 Google reviews based on 272 reviews (Manchester Old Trafford)  - Unverified

⭐4.8/5 Google reviews based on 96 (Manchester Gorton Road)  - Unverified

Opening Hours:

6am-11pm daily

(Out of hours access can be arranged on request)

Offers at time of research: 50% off for 8 weeks. Price match guarantee, discounts for long-term rentals

2. Big Yellow Self Storage

Location: New Elm Road, Manchester M3 4JH (on the junction with Water Street)

Services Offered: Indoor units, business storage, student and archive storage

Key Features:

• Varied unit sizes
• 24-hour CCTV and secure PIN entry
• Online booking
• Purpose built store
• Trolleys and pallet trucks available free for customers

(Note: Forklift services available for a fee.)

Self Storage Reviews:

⭐ 4.7/5 Trustpilot, based on more than 4,800 reviews

⭐ 4.9/5   Google reviews (247 people, Big Yellow Manchester)

Opening hours:

Monday - Friday   8:30am - 5:30pm

Saturday   9am - 5:30pm

Sunday      10am - 4pm

Offers at time of research: 50% off for an introductory period  up to 8 weeks  subject to  room availability

3. Safestore Manchester

Locations:

Manchester Old Trafford, City Park, 34 Brindley Road, Old Trafford, Manchester, M16 9HQ

Safestore Cheetham Hill 202-208 Cheetham Hill Road, Cheetham Hill, Manchester, M8 8LW

Safestore has two other locations in the Manchester area, Worsley and Stockport.

Services Offered: Indoor storage units, business storage, student storage

Key Features:

• Central locations
• 24/7 CCTV and intruder alarms
• Trolleys and pallet trucks available free of charge for customers use.
• Various contract options from one day
• Price match guarantee

Forklift services available, for which a fee may be charged.

Safestore reviews:

⭐ 4.6/5 Trustpilot

(Separate reviews have much lower scores for the branches but with too few reviews to be trusted.)

⭐ 4.7/5 Google:  Old Trafford - based on 396 Google reviews (unverified)

⭐ 4.8/5 Google: Cheetham Hill - based on 240 Google reviews (unverified)

Opening hours:

Monday-Saturday 8am - 6pm

Sunday 10am - 4pm

Extended Access Hours may be available on request (6am-9pm) at Cheetham Hill. A fee may be charged.

Offers at time of research: 50% off first 8 weeks. Will beat any local comparable quote by 10% for the first 8 weeks and thereafter price match

4. Storage World (Storage King)

Location: Storage World, Ashton Old Road, Manchester M12 6LP

(The following site appears on Google searches but is NOT on the Storage King website: Storage King, Hyde Road, Manchester M18 7AA)

Notes:

• Storage World has two other self storage facilities in the Greater Manchester area.
• Storage King bought Storage World in 2022

Services Offered: Business storage, student storage, storage during home renovations, micro-warehousing. (Other non-storage services are available)

Key Features:

• 24/7 access on request
• Individually alarmed units
• Free trolleys  supplied for use
• Competitive pricing

Storage World Opening Hours: (Information not from Storage World website)

Monday-Friday 8:30am - 5:30 pm

Saturday 10am - 4pm

Sundays 10am - 2pm

StorageWorld reviews

⭐ 4.3/5 Trustpilot based on just 13 reviews - verified

⭐ 4.7/5 Google reviews based on 559 reviews - unverified

Offers at time of research: 50% off for 8 weeks.

5. Ready Steady Store (RSS)

Location: Willerby Road, Manchester, M8 9YG

(Fronts onto Bury New Road) *Note: also has a second site in the Manchester area, in Worsley*

Services Offered: Personal storage, business storage

Key Features:

• Case studies from 'happy storers' on website
• Variety of room sizes (internal)
• Free wifi
• 28-day minimum term

Ready Steady Store Self Storage Reviews

2.7/5 Trustpilot based on 132 reviews

A deeper look at the Trustpilot reviews reveals something of a ‘Marmite effect’ – love it or hate it with little in the middle.

⭐ 4.6/5 Google based on 25 reviews - unverified

⭐ 4.7/5 Feefo based on 374 reviews - verified

Opening Hours

Monday - Sunday       8 am - 6pm

Extended Access Hours 6 am - 10pm (additional charge applies)

Offers at time of research: 50% off for up to 12 weeks

Conclusion

Self storage in Manchester comes in a mass of forms. Despite numerous options, finding five undisputed winners for self storage in Manchester itself was a challenge. From bad/variable reviews, conflicting online information, lack of access and even vermin problems (which can happen to anyone but need dealing with), we feel we’ve sifted through and picked the ‘cream of the crop’. Our top three are definitely solid, well established options, with the others being great to consider if location and prices – which change regularly in this industry – are right for you at time of booking. (Review scores are important but far from the whole story.)

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