About Safestore
Safestore is the UK's largest self-storage group, operating across multiple European markets with a strong presence in key metropolitan areas.
Store Network
- UK: 138 stores (77 in London & South East, plus Manchester, Birmingham, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Liverpool, Sheffield, Leeds, Newcastle, and Bristol)
- France: 30 stores in the Paris region
- Spain: 15 stores
- Netherlands: 14 stores
- Belgium: 6 stores
- Germany: 7 stores (operated via Joint Venture with Carlyle)
Market Leadership
Safestore operates more self-storage sites inside London's M25 and central Paris than any competitor, serving high-density, affluent markets.
Company History
- Founded in the UK in 1998
- Acquired French business "Une Pièce en Plus" (UPP) in 2004
- Listed on London Stock Exchange since 2007
- Joined FTSE 250 index in October 2015
Key Statistics (as of 2024)
- Total stores: 203
- Customers served: ~96,000 (personal & business)
- Maximum lettable area: 8.59 million sq ft
- Occupied space: 6.41 million sq ft
- Employees: ~800 across the Group