The Complete 2025 Guide to Self Storage in Middlesbrough (Store Ease Edition)

Self storage in Middlesbrough has exploded over the last decade. With rising house prices, more renters, more students, and more small businesses operating without physical premises, the need for secure, affordable storage has never been higher. As a result, Store Ease has quickly become one of the most recognised names in Teesside, offering a combination of value, convenience, and security that national chains simply can’t match.

This guide will walk you through everything you need to know about renting a storage unit in Middlesbrough — from choosing the right size, to understanding security levels, to typical pricing, to specialist storage options like business stock, vehicles, and student storage.

You’ll also learn where Store Ease fits into the market, and why our Middlesbrough location consistently ranks as one of the most secure and best-value options for both short- and long-term storage.

1. Why Self Storage Has Become So Popular in Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough has seen major regeneration over the last few years: new homes, university expansion, and a rapidly growing community of e-commerce businesses. This has driven demand for flexible storage options.

Here are the main reasons residents choose storage:

Store Ease offers drive-up units, which are particularly popular because customers can pull their vehicle right up to their container — no lifts, no long corridors, no trolleys.

2. How Much Does Self Storage Cost in Middlesbrough?

Storage pricing varies by size, access, and site quality. Across the UK, Middlesbrough is classed as a “value region,” meaning prices are significantly cheaper than cities.

Average weekly prices locally:

Unit SizeTypical UK PriceAverage Teesside PriceStore Ease Price20 sq ft | £20–£30 | £12–£18 | From £10/week
40 sq ft | £30–£45 | £18–£25 | From £15/week
50 sq ft | £35–£55 | £25–£35 | From £18/week
75–80 sq ft | £45–£75 | £35–£45 | From £24/week
100 sq ft | £75–£110 | £45–£65 | From £34/week

Store Ease regularly beats national chains by 30–50%, especially on drive-up units.

3. What Size Storage Unit Do You Actually Need?

Choosing the right unit avoids wasted money and wasted time.

20–25 sq ft
✔ Students
✔ Boxes
✔ Seasonal items

40–50 sq ft
✔ 1–2 bedroom flat
✔ Medium furniture
✔ Small business stock

75–80 sq ft
✔ 2–3 bedroom house move
✔ Tools
✔ Renovation storage

100–160 sq ft
✔ Full house
✔ Bulky furniture
✔ Business stock / pallets
✔ Motorcycles, commercial equipment

Store Ease provides a full online size guide, plus optional free pick-up for smaller sizes.

4. Why Store Ease Middlesbrough Is the Smart Choice

Here’s what sets us apart:

Fastest loading/unloading in Teesside.

Because we’re locally owned, overheads are lower — savings passed to customers.

No long-term commitments.

Through our sister company N&N Removals, we offer seamless moving support.

5. Business Storage: Why Local Companies Choose Store Ease

Teesside has thousands of tradespeople, small businesses, and online retailers — many without fixed premises. A storage unit is often cheaper than renting a workshop or office.

Common business uses:

Benefits:

6. Student Storage at Store Ease

Middlesbrough is home to Teesside University, so student storage is one of our biggest categories.

Why students choose Store Ease:

7. What You Can and Can’t Store

You can store:
Furniture, tools, stock, belongings, clothing, kitchen items, boxes, documents, bikes, motorbikes, equipment, seasonal items.

You cannot store:
Food, flammables, cash, illegal items, explosives, animals, or anything that “rotts, moulds, leaks, or breathes”.

8. How to Book a Storage Unit at Store Ease

Conclusion

Self storage in Middlesbrough has become a modern necessity — flexible, secure, affordable space for almost any situation. Store Ease leads the way with secure drive-up units, excellent prices, flexible terms, and customer-focused service.