When it comes to looking for self storage in Southend, it is good to know what to expect. Here, we offer you the ultimate guide to our Southend storage, from unit sizes to pricing, security to the locations we serve. It is all here. 

Southend is one of the most densely populated parts of the UK, outside of London. With homes being a mix of Victorian terraces, Edwardian properties and new build flats, many of its residents will find their homes lacking in storage. 

Southend is also a town with a growing e-commerce sector and businesses that only operate seasonally to make the most of the large amounts of tourists who flock to the area. Both these types of businesses would hugely benefit from storage. 

As Southend is also home to South Essex College, our student storage will greatly come in handy when it comes to heading home for the long summer holidays. 

Our Southend store is located at 53-57 Sutton Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 5PB, in the same building as Co-op Southend-on-Sea. We serve the areas of Southend, Prittlewell, Westcliff-on-Sea, Leigh-on-Sea, Thorpe Bay and surrounding Essex areas. 

Within this guide, we will talk you through unit sizing, pricing, what to look for, how to find us and all the areas we serve. Our Southend facility is 5-star rated on Google and we have 2000+ 5-star Trustpilot reviews like this one from Darren Turner:

“Moving is stressful enough as it is, the Cinch Storage team at Southend were great and made things so much easier. I’d certainly recommend it. Also ask the team to recommend removal firms, the one who was recommended to me was good as gold and affordable.”

Ours is storage that you can trust. 

Our Southend storage facility 

Which Is The Best Storage Unit For Your Needs? 

One of the first things you need to think about is the unit that will fit your needs. Storage units come in a variety of sizes, making them useful for a variety of reasons. In the table below you can see what different units can be used for:

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

At our Southend store, our units range from 15 sq ft to 330 sq ft. This is the largest range of units of any storage facility in central Southend. 

View our units at our Southend facility 

How Does Storage In Southend Cost? 

As Southend is an Essex coastal town, 40 miles east of central London, the pricing of storage is lower than that found in our capital. You would be looking at paying 30-40% less than you would in London. 

When it comes to exact pricing there are many factors that need to be taken into account. These include:

• Unit size
• The duration of you stay
• What access hours you need – standard vs extended 
• Whether you take out insurance for your unit

Our Southend team is always on hand to give you a quote for the unit you need. We do offer a price promise in which we will match competitors pricing, if you find a cheaper price. And we offer the first 8 weeks at 50% off. 

In order to get the best value storage in Southend, we recommend that you compare price per sq ft, not just total monthly price. You should also make sure to check for admin fees, mandatory insurance charges and minimum stay requirements. 

At Cinch Storage, we have no admin fees, no mandatory insurances and no minimum stays. You can leave when you need to. All we need is a short period of notice and you will be refunded for unused days. This is not offered by any of our competitors. 

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Finding A Secure Self Storage In Southend

A very important factor when it comes to self storage is that you know it’s safe. There are some things you should check for before signing any contracts. Within this section, we will look at what these are. 

Security Checklist

When it comes to security, you should always check for:

• Monitored 24/7 CCTV surveillance
• Individual unit intruder alarms 
• Fire and smoke detection systems in every unit
• PIN code access 
• Well-lit premises with perimeter security

At Cinch Storage Southend, we have all of these security features so you can rest assured that your belongings are safe. 

Access Considerations

Having convenient access to your storage is really important. At our Southend store, we have two types of opening hours:

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

We want our storage to be as convenient as possible for our customers. Having access to our extended hours does come at the request of the customer and the discretion of the store so you will need to speak with the Southend team to gain access to them.

Red Flags To Avoid 

As with most things, there are some red flags that you need to avoid when it comes to storage. They are:

• Long minimum stays
• Excessive admin fees
• Mandatory insurance at high rates
• No refund for unused days
• Hidden fees for having access outside of standard opening hours

We are happy to say that you will not find any of these red flags at Cinch Storage Southend. We have no minimum stay requirements. Our contracts are completely flexible, allowing you to change your unit or leave your unit at any time. If you want to leave, we just need a short period of notice and you will be refunded for any unused days (please speak to your Southend team for full details). 

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

Finding Cinch Storage Southend 

Our Southend store is located at 53-57 Sutton Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 5PB. We are in the centre of the city in the same building as Co-op Southend-on-Sea. 

Our contract information is:

P: 01702 845 215
E: southend@cinchstorage.co.uk 

You can gain easy access to our Southend store via car and public transport. Within this section, we will look at the many ways to get to our store. 

By Car

From A127 (Southend Arterial Road): 

Head down the A127 towards Southend town centre. Go onto Princes Avenue, past Priory Park and Victory Sports Grounds and onto Sutton Road. We are in the same building as the Co-op. 

From A13 (London Road): 

Head down A13, past the Palace Theatre. Exit the roundabout onto Queensway and turn left onto Sutton Road. 

From A1160 Queensway: 

Go around the Queensway onto Southchurch Avenue. Turn left when you reach Boscombe Road and then right onto Sutton Road. This is a 5 minute drive.  

By Public Transport 

Southend Victoria Station: 

Our storage is an 8 minute walk from the station via Guildford Road. 

Southend Central Station: 

16 minute walk via Chichester Road and Guildford Road. This station has c2c services to and from London Fenchurch Street. 

Prittlewell Station: 

4 minute taxi ride or 20 minute walk via Sutton Road. 

Bus routes: Multiple Arriva and First Essex services along Sutton Road and Queensway corridor. 

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Self Storage For Southend And South Essex

Within this section, we will look at all the areas we serve in Southend and the surrounding area. 

Southend-on-Sea Neighbourhoods (Primary Coverage)

• Southend Central / High Street (SS1) – The commercial heart of the city is just 6 minutes from our Southend facility. Our storage will be Ideal for high street retailers, office workers and residents in the area. 
• Prittlewell (SS2) – This area is just around the corner from our to our facility. Many period properties found in the area and our facility will help with storage, renovations and house moves. 
• Westcliff-on-Sea (SS0) – 7-minute drive west along the seafront., via the A13. It is a popular residential area with a mix of Victorian and Edwardian homes lacking in storage space. 
• Leigh-on-Sea (SS9) – 15 minutes drive via Kings Road. This area is a thriving creative and culinary quarter. Our storage will be great for local market traders, artisan food businesses and independent retailers storing seasonal stock.
• Thorpe Bay (SS1) – This residential area is 10 minutes east from our facility. Our storage will help with house move storage and furniture storage during home improvements.
• Shoeburyness / Shoebury (SS3) – Found on the east end of the Southend seafront, this area is a growing residential community with new-build developments which are often lacking in space. Our storage will help. 
• Southchurch (SS1) – Residential area between the town centre and Thorpe Bay. Our facility is an 8 minute drive via Woodgrange Drive. 
• Chalkwell (SS0) –  10 minute drive via A13. This residential area has storage needs when it comes to renovations and seasonal storage. 

Surrounding Towns and Areas

• Rochford (SS4) – This historic market town is just 12 minutes north via Sutton Road. People in the area need storage for residential and agricultural storage needs.
• Rayleigh (SS6) –  Large town which is 25 minutes via A127 from our facility. High storage demand from local families and e-commerce businesses.
• Hadleigh (SS7) – Between Westcliff-on-Sea and Thorpe Bay, this area has easy access via A13 to our storage facility. 
• Benfleet (SS7) – Area just a short drive down A13 from our facility. This area is popular with commuters needing convenient storage.
• Canvey Island (SS8) – An island community south of Benfleet. The area has limited local storage options, making our storage a convenient choice. 
• Hockley (SS5) – A rural town north of Rochford, 20 minutes from our facility.. This area has a growing residential area in need of storage. 
• Great Wakering (SS3) – East of Southend and 12 minute drive from our facility. This is a rural community who would benefit from access to professional storage facilities.
• Thundersley (SS7) – Sandwiched between Hadleigh and Rayleigh. This area has many homes who we could help with their storage needs. 
• Ashingdon (SS4) – North of Rochford. Our storage will be great for families in larger properties during life changes such as downsizing. 
• Eastwood (SS2, SS9) – 14 minutes drive down Princes Avenue, guaranteeing easy access.

Business Storage in the Southend Area

• Southend town centre retailers – Many High Street shops, restaurants and amusement operators in need of storage for excess stock and seasonal equipment.
• Progress Road / Priory Crescent trading estates – Home to many SMEs, wholesalers and online sellers in need of storage for stock and archive storage.
• Southend Airport business area – Commercial parks which are home to tech companies, logistics firms and startups, all who would benefit from storage. 
• Leigh-on-Sea creative businesses – Home to many artists, artisan food producers and market traders needing secure storage for stock and equipment. 

Our self storage in Southend serves the following postcodes: SS0, SS1, SS2, SS3 (primary), SS4–SS9 (accessible), plus parts of SS11 and SS12.

Frequently Asked Questions About Self Storage in Southend 

1. How much does self storage cost in Southend? 

How much your self storage will cost is dependent on a range of factors including:

• Unit size
• The duration of you stay
• What access hours you need – standard vs extended 
• Whether you take out insurance for your unit

With our storage, we offer 50% off for your first 8 weeks on all of our units and we will price match if you get a cheaper quote from one of our competitors. 

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 Southend ranges from 15 sq ft to 330 sq ft. The Southend team are on hand to help you find your perfect unit. 

3. Is my storage unit secure? 

At our Southend facility, we have monitored 24/7 CCTV surveillance and all of our units are equipped with an alarm and smoke and fire detection systems. 

Along with this we have pin-code access which will allow you convenient access to your unit whilst keeping other people’s units safe and secure. Our perimeters are well-lit with perimeter security. Your belongings will be safe with us. 

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 extended opening  hours can be found on our main facility page here. 

Ready To Use Storage In Southend? 

With our storage, you will get a unit that is the perfect size for your needs. The cost will be price matched and you will receive 50% off for the first 8 weeks. All of our rental contracts are flexible so you will be able to change your unit at any time, including being able to leave your unit before your rental period has ended. We just need you to give us a short period of notice and you will be refunded for any unused days. 

Our self storage in Southend is here for you and we hope you have found this guide helpful. 

Explore our storage units at our Southend facility of call: 01702 845 215 for more information.