Self Storage Orpington

Q: How much does storage cost at Safestore Orpington?

Prices vary by unit size, length of stay, and insurance. £1 first month or 50% off 8 weeks on selected sizes. No deposit required.

Q: What are the access hours at Safestore Orpington?

Standard hours Mon–Fri 8am–6pm (Thu to 8pm), Sat 8am–6pm, Sun 10am–4pm. Extended access 6am–10pm daily available on request.

Q: Is there parking at Safestore Orpington?

Yes — free customer parking with drive-up access, loading bay, two large lifts, and forklift service.

Q: What size storage unit do I need?

Units from 10 sq ft to 250 sq ft. A 25 sq ft unit holds a studio flat's contents; 75 sq ft suits a two-bedroom home.

Q: Is Safestore Orpington suitable for business storage?

Yes — dedicated business centre, drive-up access, extended hours on request, forklift, deliveries accepted.

Orpington
Mentmore House, Cray Avenue
Orpington
BR5 3QF

01689 898 181

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Monday	8am - 6pm
Tuesday	8am - 6pm
Wednesday	8am - 6pm
Thursday	8am - 8pm
Friday	8am - 6pm
Saturday	8am - 6pm
Sunday	10am - 4pm

Monday	6am - 10pm
Tuesday	6am - 10pm
Wednesday	6am - 10pm
Thursday	6am - 10pm
Friday	6am - 10pm
Saturday	6am - 10pm
Sunday	6am - 10pm

31st August (August Bank Holiday) - 8am to 4pm

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Safestore Orpington is located at Mentmore House, Cray Avenue, Orpington, BR5 3QF - on Cray Avenue in Orpington, on the same side of the road as the Nugent Shopping Park, directly next door to Screwfix. The store is clearly signposted and easily visible from the main road.

By road: Our postcode for SATNAV is BR5 3QF. The store is on Cray Avenue next to Nugent Shopping Park - one of Orpington's main retail destinations. The A232 and A224 both provide direct access from across the borough, and the store is within easy reach of the M25 via the A224 (approximately 15 minutes to Junction 4).

From Orpington town centre: Head north-east along Cray Avenue from the town centre. The store is on the right-hand side, adjacent to Nugent Shopping Park. Journey time from Orpington town centre is around five minutes by car.

By train / bus: St Mary Cray railway station is approximately three minutes by taxi or nine minutes on foot from the store. Bus stops at Nugent Retail Park (in both directions) and at Stanley Way are served by bus numbers 51, 273, 661, B14, N199, R1, R11, S31, and S32.

Parking: Free customer car parking is available on site. The store has drive-up unit access, a loading bay, and two large lifts for upper-floor units. Forklift trucks are available for larger loads.

Key Store Features

Extended hours available
24hr CCTV security
Clean, dry, safe & secure
Award-winning Customer Service
Intruder alarmed
Sole key holder

Loading bay
Deliveries accepted on your behalf
Drive up room access
Forklift trucks available
High ceiling rooms available
Free customer car parking available
Separate business centre
Two large lifts

Hatchback car boot size

10 sq ft

Ideal for storing student luggage

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A single shower cubicle size

16 sq ft

Ideal for storing the contents of a bedsit

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Size of a small garden shed

Storage solutions in Orpington for every need

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.

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Great customer service at Orpington store!! I've been several times and they are very helpful and nice people, rooms are plenty of space, clean and spotless! Very recommended

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Posted on 30-Mar-2026
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I had a really positive experience using DHL’s service recently at Self storage Orpington. Mark and Beth were absolutely fantastic both were friendly, professional, and genuinely helpful throughout the entire process. They took the time to answer all my questions clearly and made sure everything was handled smoothly, which I really appreciated. The whole experience felt efficient and well-organized, and it was reassuring to deal with staff who truly care about providing excellent customer service. Thanks to Mark and Beth, I would definitely recommend DHL or self storage to anyone looking for a reliable and supportive delivery service.

Kadia Jabbie

Posted on 24-Mar-2026
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Fantastic service provided and customer service was on point Thank you so much to Beth for her exceptional service and help. She was patinet, very friendly and even helped me take my things upstairs ☺️ Thanks to Manager Mark - He was so lovely and very helpful. Gave me the best deal ☺️

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Posted on 28-Feb-2026

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