In our complete local guide, we will guide you through everything you need to know about our self storage in Bedford – unit sizing, costs, security, the areas we serve and what we offer that no one else does.

Bedford is a beautiful market town, filled with stunning Victorian terraces. But, with Victorian terraces comes a lack of space. There are new-build developments happening at Wixams and Great Denham but new-builds are notorious for lacking in storage. Bedford is also a town that is excellent for those in need of commuting to London but not wanting the hustle and bustle of city life. But, with commuter life comes a need for flexibility when it comes to space and storage. Our self storage in Bedford will offer you that. 

There are over 6,900 thriving local businesses who will likely find themselves in need of storage at some point. Our self storage will provide you with a safe, flexible storage space where your business can grow. 

Located at Wolseley Road in Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7UP on the Woburn Industrial Estate, our storage is ideal for those living or working in Bedford town centre, Kempston, Biddenham, Wixams, Cranfield and all other surrounding villages. 

Within this guide, we will be covering sizing, costs, how to find us, what to look for, the areas we serve, business storage and what we offer that none of our competitors do. Cinch Storage Bedford has a 4.9 rating on Google and we have over 2000 reviews on our Trustpilot, 97% of which are 5-star reviews.

Our Bedford storage facility 

What Size Storage Unit Do You Need?

When looking at local self storage, the first question you need to ask yourself is what size storage unit do you need? 

The below information will give you an idea of what can be stored within certain size units:

• 15 sq ft (large wardrobe) – 20-30 boxes, seasonal items, sports equipment
• 25 sq ft (small shed) – Studio flat contents, small office clearout
• 50 sq ft (transit van) – 1-bed flat contents, small business inventory
• 75 sq ft (large van) – 2-bed flat contents, tradespeople tools & materials
• 100 sq ft (single garage) – 3-bed house contents, e-commerce stock
• 150+ sq ft (double garage) – 4-bed house, business inventory, pallet storage

At our Bedford store, our units range from 10 sq ft to 300 sq ft. To figure out what size unit you need, you need to think about everything you need to store within your unit. If you can, bring all the items together and give them a measure, this will give you a good idea of the size of the unit you need. If you still aren’t sure, our Bedford team will happily help you find your perfect unit. 

Alongside units, we also have serviced offices available at our Bedford facility. We can do a combined office + storage package for entrepreneurs, e-commerce business owners and any other business owners in need of both storage and a workspace. Our Bedford team are also happy to accept your deliveries which has proven to be extremely helpful for our business customers. 

How Much Does Storage Cost In Bedford? 

In Bedford, you will find county town pricing which is around 20-30% below the rates you will find in London. 

Pricing is entirely dependent on the size of the unit you need, the duration of your stay, whether you include insurance, whether you also rent an office space and whether you need access to your unit during extended opening hours. When it comes to comparing prices of different self storage facilities, you should compare the price per sq ft, not just the total price. 

At Cinch Self Storage Bedford, we offer 50% off for your first 8 weeks on all of our units and, with our flexible rental contracts, you will never be stuck paying for a unit you no longer need – we just need a short notice period, details of which can be discussed with the Bedford team. We have no-lock in contracts and you will be refunded for any unused days. This is not offered by any of our competitors. 

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Choosing A Secure Storage Facility In Bedford 

A really important factor when it comes to choosing a storage facility is that it is secure. You need to know that your belongings or business assets are safe and secure at all times. Within this section, we will guide you through what you should be on the lookout for when choosing a Bedford facility. 

Security Checklist 

These are the security features that you should look for and ask about when looking at a storage facility:

• 24/7 CCTV surveillance with recording retention
• Individual unit alarms
• PIN code access control – customer-only entry with all access being logged
• Fire and smoke detection systems
• Perimeter security and well-lit premises

At our Bedford storage facility, we have all of these security features in place. Each of our units has an alarm and smoke and fire detection systems, protecting your belongings from theft and environmental factors. There is 24/7 CCTV surveillance around the entire Bedford facility and pin-code access. You will be given a unique pin which will allow you access to your unit whilst keeping other people’s units safe and secure. 

Access Considerations 

We know how important convenient access is to our customers, particularly our business customers who may be working around another job or their family life. 

At our Bedford facility, we have both standard access hours and extended opening hours. They are described as follows:

• Standard hours is when our team are on site
• Extended access hours is when you can gain access using your pin code

Our extended opening hours are available at the request of the customer and the discretion of the store team so you will need to speak with the Bedford team if our extended access hours would be helpful. 

Along with convenient access hours, we also have units with drive-up access, loading bays and trolleys which are free for our customers to use to load or unload their unit. 

Red Flags To Avoid 

There are some red flags that you need to avoid. These include:

• Long minimum stays
• Excessive admin fees
• Mandatory insurance at high rates

With our self storage in Bedford, we have no minimum stay requirements. In fact, our rental contracts are entirely flexible. You are free to change your unit at any time and you can even leave before your rental period has expired. We just need you to give us a short period of notice and you will be refunded for any unused days, something which is unique to Cinch Storage. 

We have no excessive admin fees and we do offer insurance but it is not mandatory. 

Finding Cinch Storage Bedford 

Our Bedford facility is located at the Woburn Industrial Estate which is on Wolseley Road in Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7UP. It is just down the road from Screwfix Bedford-Kempston. It is easily accessed by car and by public transport and, within this section, we will talk you through how to find us. 

By Car 

There are a few ways to reach us by car, depending on where you are coming from. Below, we will talk you through some of the main ways to reach us. 

From M1 Junction 13:

Take the A421 east toward Bedford for 10 miles and exit at the Kempston/A6 junction. Go down Woburn Road, turning right onto Wolseley Road at Woburn Industrial Estate. 

From A1 (Black Cat Roundabout): 

Turn left onto A421 and stay on it for 10 miles. Exit at Kempston/A6 and head towards Woburn Road. Follow signs for Woburn Industrial Estate. 

From Bedford Town Centre: 

Follow the A600 and Ampthil Road to Victoria Road. Turn right onto Victoria Road and then turn left onto Kempston Road. Continue to follow B531 and then turn left at Bunyan Road. At the first roundabout, take the first exit onto Woburn Road. At the next roundabout, exit onto Wolseley Road. Follow signs for Woburn Industrial Estate. 

From A6:

5 minutes via the A421, exiting at Woburn Road. 

We offer free parking to all of our customers and we have wide access for vans and lorries. Find us on Google Maps. 

By Public Transport

When it comes to public transport, you can access our facility by both train and bus. 

Bedford Station

If you are arriving at Bedford Station, you could take a 13 minute taxi ride to our Bedford facility. Or you can walk to Bedford Bus Station, get the 68 bus to Chantry Road and then walk over to our facility. You can arrive at Bedford Station in 40 minutes from London St Pancreas. 

Bedford St Johns Station

From Bedford St Johns Station, you could take a taxi and arrive at our Bedford facility in 10 minutes. Or you could walk to Stop F, outside the Bedford Hospital A+E, and get the 68 bus to Chantry Lane. Then, it is just a short walk to our facility. 

Bus Routes 

You can get the 1 and 68 from Bedford Bus Station. You will be at our Bedford facility within 30 minutes. 

If you need any help in reaching our Bedford facility, give the team a call on: 01234 745 881 

Self Storage For Bedford And Bedfordshire 

Within this section, we are going to guide you through the areas we serve in Bedford and the surrounding areas. 

Bedford Town & Neighbourhoods (Primary Coverage)

Bedford Town Centre (MK40) –  The historic commercial centre is just 13 minutes from our facility via Ampthil Road and the B531. Our storage will be an excellent solution for local residents  living in Victorian terraces and converted flats with limited storage. 

Kempston (MK42) – This is our home location on Woburn Road Industrial Estate. Our storage will be helpful for the large residential area as it will be easily accessed. 

Biddenham (MK40) – This beautiful village is just an 8 minute drive from our facility. Our storage will be helpful to residents in the area during renovations. 

Goldington (MK41) – Located in the Northeast of Bedford, it is a 14 minute drive via A421. With a mix of period and modern housing, our storage will help residents and families in the area.

Putnoe (MK41) – Located 15 minutes away, via the A421, this area is a suburb popular with families. Our storage will be helpful when you are decluttering or just in need of some extra space. 

Brickhill (MK41) – Found close to the wonderful Bedfordshire countryside, our storage will be excellent for residents undergoing renovations. 

Queens Park (MK40) – Located 15 minutes north from our facility, access is found via the B531. There are many period properties in this area with storage needs we can solve.

Castle Road / De Parys (MK40) – Located near Bedford School, this area has many period homes that may need more storage solutions as period properties can be lacking in storage space. 

Newnham Road (MK40) – Located just 13 minutes from our Bedford facility, this riverside area, near Priory Country Park, has a mix of older and newer properties, all of which we could help with their storage needs. 

Cauldwell (MK42) – Located near local retail parks, an 8 minute drive down the B531 to our facility. It has seen growing residential demand where our storage will come in handy. 

New Developments (High Storage Demand)

Wixams (MK42) – A major new-build development, Wixams is 8 minutes via the A6 from our Bedford facility. Featuring modern, new-build homes with a smaller footprint means that the residents will have a great need for storage. 

Great Denham (MK40) – This area has seen an expansion, including many new-build family homes. New-builds often lack storage space so our facility will help. 

Shortstown (MK42) – The former RAF Cardington site, Shortowns has been redeveloped into a growing community. 7 minutes from our facility, our storage will be great for families in the area. 

Elstow (MK42) – A historic village with new housing, 2 miles south of Bedford. A 5 minute drive down the A421 from our facility. 

Surrounding Towns & Villages

Cranfield (MK43) – Home to Cranfield University, our storage would be a great help for students. The many aerospace/tech businesses found at Cranfield Technology Park would also benefit from our storage.

Wootton (MK43) –  An area that has seen a substantial amount of residential development in recent years. Located 5 minutes west from our facility.

Ampthill (MK45) – Historic market town 7 miles south via A6. Our storage will be excellent for people in the area renovating or decluttering. 

Flitwick (MK45) – 20 minutes south of our facility, Flitwick is a commuter town with aThameslink station. Our storage will be excellent for London commuters needing flexible storage.

Sandy (SG19) – Located 10 miles east on A1, via the A603. A growing town with residents and businesses in need of storage. 

Biggleswade (SG18) – A market town 13 miles southeast, via the A603. It has a strong logistics sector which creates business storage demand. 

St Neots (PE19) – This large Cambridgeshire town is 25 minutes, via the A421, from our facility. We serve the western edge and those seeking Bedford alternatives.

Bromham (MK43) – This village is 9 minutes northwest of our Bedford facility. Our storage will be helpful to the rural residents needing secure external storage.

Clapham (MK41) – A village to the north of Bedford with easy A6 access. It has a mix of older properties and new builds, all in need of storage solutions. 

Sharnbrook (MK44) – Found in Northern Bedfordshire, 13 miles, via A6, from our facility.

Milton Ernest (MK44) – A rural village on A6 north corridor. Our facility will provide storage to  the residents and any home businesses in the area. 

Great Barford (MK44) – Village near A421/A1 junction serving eastern access routes. 11 minutes from our Bedford facility. 

Marston Moretaine (MK43) – A village between Bedford and M1, conveniently located just 6 minutes from our facility, via the A421.

Stewartby (MK43) – A historic model village, located 7 minutes south of our facility. Our storage will be helpful to residents.

Business Storage in Bedford’s Commercial Areas

Woburn Road Industrial Estate (MK42) – The home of Cinch Storage Bedford.  Our storage will be perfect for light industrial, distribution and trade counter businesses needing overflow, archive and equipment storage.

Manton Industrial Estate (MK41) – A manufacturing and distribution hub. We will help businesses in need of flexible expansion space.

Priory Business Park (MK44) – This modern business park is home to Autoglass UK HQ. WIth many office-based businesses, we will help them with archive and equipment storage.

Thurleigh Airfield Business Park – Home to 20+ businesses. We can provide secure storage solutions to these businesses. 

Cranfield Technology Park / University – Home to tech companies, aerospace firms, and Nissan Technical Centre Europe, all in need of secure storage. Plus, many R&D businesses with prototype and equipment storage needs.

Bedford town centre traders – We will provide secure storage solutions to retailers and market stallholders needing stock overflow.

Our Bedford facility offers secure, flexible, convenient storage to any of the following postcodes: MK40, MK41, MK42 (primary), MK43, MK44, MK45 (secondary), SG18,SG19, PE19 (accessible).

Frequently Asked Questions 

1. How much does self storage cost in Bedford? 

The price of your storage will always depend on a range of factors, such as the size of the unit you need, the duration of your stay, whether you include insurance, whether you also rent an office space and whether you need access to your unit during extended opening hours. 

With our self storage in Bedford, we offer 50% off for your first 8 weeks on all of our units. And we will refund you for unused days so you will only pay for what you use. This is unique to Cinch Storage and not offered by any of our competitors. 

2. What size storage unit do I need? 

The size unit you need will depend on what you need to store. This is what can be stored in the following unit sizes:

• 15 sq ft (large wardrobe) – 20-30 boxes, seasonal items, sports equipment
• 25 sq ft (small shed) – Studio flat contents, small office clearout
• 50 sq ft (transit van) – 1-bed flat contents, small business inventory
• 75 sq ft (large van) – 2-bed flat contents, tradespeople tools & materials
• 100 sq ft (single garage) – 3-bed house contents, e-commerce stock
• 150+ sq ft (double garage) – 4-bed house, business inventory, pallet storage

Our self storage in Bedford ranges from 10 sq ft to 300 sq ft. If you need help choosing which unit is right for you, our Bedford team will be happy to guide you to your perfect unit. 

3. Is my storage unit secure? 

At our Bedford  facility, all of our units are equipped with an alarm and smoke and fire detection systems. There is 24/7 CCTV surveillance around the entire Bedford facility. Plus, we have pin-code access which will allow you convenient access to your unit whilst keeping other people’s units safe and secure.

You need to make sure to choose professional storage, like Cinch Storage Bedford. If it is not clear what security features, make sure to ask. Your belongings need to be safe. 

4. What can’t I store? 

You cannot store any of the following:

• Hazardous materials
• Perishable food items
• Illegal substance or Stolen goods
• Weapons and Ammunition
• Living things
• Scented or Wet items
• Medial supplies
• Combustible or Pressurised items
• High value items without proper insurance

5. What are your access hours? 

Our standard opening and access hours can be found on our main facility page here. 

​​Ready to Start Storing in Bedford?

Our self storage in Bedford comes with flexible rental terms so you are never locked in to a contract that no longer works for you. You can change your unit whenever you need to and you will be refunded for unused days. 

Our Bedford facility is highly secure, with 24/7 CCTV surveillance, pin-code access and alarms and smoke and fire detectors on each unit. We offer convenient access to your unit via our extended opening hours (please speak to the Bedford team for full details on these). 

Along with storage units, we have serviced offices available to rent and our team will happily accept deliveries on your behalf. 

Our storage is 4.9-star on Google, 5-star on Trustpilot, serving Bedford and Bedfordshire. 

Explore storage units at our Bedford facility or call: 01234 745 881  for more information.