Safestore Orpington is a secure, accessible self storage facility at Mentmore House, Cray Avenue, Orpington, BR5 3QF - next to the Nugent Shopping Park on Cray Avenue, with easy access from across the London Borough of Bromley and beyond. Whether you're a household in Orpington, St Mary Cray, Petts Wood, or Chislehurst in need of extra space, a business serving south-east London's outer fringe, or someone bridging a gap between properties, we offer clean, secure units with no deposit and no long-term commitment. Units from 10 sq ft to 250 sq ft, with free customer parking, drive-up access, and extended hours available 6am–10pm daily on request.
Household & Personal Storage
Ideal for residents across Orpington, St Mary Cray, Petts Wood, Chislehurst, and Bromley navigating a house move, renovation, or declutter. Our drive-up access and extended hours make it easy to fit storage around a busy schedule.
Business & Industrial Storage
Our Cray Avenue location works well for businesses across the Cray Valley and London Borough of Bromley. A separate business centre is available on site. Store stock and equipment with deliveries accepted, forklift service available, and extended access hours 6am-10pm daily on request.
Trade & Commercial Storage
Drive-up unit access, two large lifts, a forklift, and a loading bay make Cray Avenue practical for tradespeople working across Orpington, Swanley, and the broader Kent and south-east London corridor. Extended hours available daily on request.
Self Storage Near Orpington - Serving St Mary Cray, Petts Wood & the Cray Valley
Our Cray Avenue store sits on the northern edge of Orpington, next to Nugent Shopping Park - one of the area's main retail destinations, home to major national retailers and easily navigable from the A224 and A232. We serve customers across Orpington, St Mary Cray, Petts Wood, Chislehurst, Bromley, Swanley, and across the Cray Valley. St Mary Cray railway station is around nine minutes' walk from the store.
Orpington sits on the south-eastern fringe of Greater London, where the borough of Bromley meets the North Downs and the Kentish countryside begins to assert itself. The area has been settled since at least the Saxon period - Orpington appears in the Domesday Book, and the village of Farnborough to the south retains some of the character of a pre-suburban Kent village. The Cray Valley, which runs through the area from Orpington northwards through St Mary Cray and Crayford, was once one of England's most intensively industrialised river valleys: mills, paper-making, and later light manufacturing followed the river, leaving a legacy of industrial estates that still forms the commercial backbone of the borough.
Orpington also has a modest claim to political history: it gave its name to the Orpington by-election of 1962, in which a Liberal candidate overturned a large Conservative majority - an upset so dramatic that political commentators coined the phrase "Orpington Man" to describe the suburban middle-class voter prepared to register a protest at the ballot box. The town today is rather quieter, but its position at the edge of the green belt makes it a popular destination for families moving out of inner London.
Whatever brings you to us - a house move, a business need, or extended access for a trade operation - we're here to help. Free parking, drive-up access, extended hours 6am-10pm daily on request, and no long-term commitment.
Frequently Asked Questions - Safestore Orpington
How much does storage cost at Safestore Orpington?
Storage prices at our Cray Avenue store vary by unit size, length of stay, and insurance level. New customers can access our £1 first month or 50% off for 8 weeks offer on selected sizes. Use our online quote tool or call us for a tailored price. No deposit required.
What are the access hours at Safestore Orpington?
Standard office hours are Monday to Friday 8am–6pm (Thursday until 8pm), Saturday 8am–6pm, and Sunday 10am–4pm. Extended access hours of 6am–10pm daily are available on request - ask in store to get set up.
Is there parking at Safestore Orpington?
Yes - free customer car parking is available on site. The store has drive-up unit access, a loading bay, two large lifts, and a forklift truck service for larger loads.
What size storage unit do I need?
At Safestore Orpington we offer units from 10 sq ft up to 250 sq ft. A 25 sq ft unit holds the contents of a studio flat; a 75 sq ft unit suits a two-bedroom home. Our team on Cray Avenue is happy to advise.
Is Safestore Orpington suitable for business storage?
Yes - we have a dedicated business centre on site and offer flexible terms with no long-term commitment. Drive-up access, extended hours on request, forklift service, and deliveries accepted make Cray Avenue practical for trade and commercial users across the Cray Valley and south-east London.
