Self storage in Alton starts from £9 a week, including VAT, for a 10 sq ft unit at our site on Newman Lane. That is the real price, not a headline figure with the detail filled in later. Below you will find every size we hold at Alton, what is included, and the costs that sit alongside the weekly rate, so you can work out the true cost before you book rather than after.
Why Prices Vary at Alton
A few things move the price up or down, and it is worth knowing them before you look at the table.
- Size. The bigger the unit, the more it costs. That is the main driver, by some distance.
- Floor. At Alton, a unit on the ground floor costs the same as a unit of the same size on the first floor. Floor is not a price factor here, only size is.
- Length of stay. Our current offer, 50% off your first 8 weeks, applies whatever size you take.
- Availability, demand and time of year. The prices below are our standard from-prices, but like most things worth having, they move with demand. A unit at Alton can cost more in a busy month, such as the summer moving season, than in a quiet one (nationwide search interest in self storage peaks in the first half of August, ONS-adjacent Google Trends data shows). What you are quoted on the day is what it actually costs then, not a fixed number pulled from this page.
Self Storage Prices in Alton by Unit Size
Here is the full range we hold at Alton, available on either the ground or first floor depending on what is free. All prices include VAT, so there is nothing added at the till or on your invoice. The table shows our standard weekly rate, and what that becomes under our current offer of 50% off your first 8 weeks. Prices shown are current as of September 2026 and move with demand and season, as explained above, so confirm the exact figure for your date and size when you get a quote.
| Size | A rough guide to what fits | Standard rate, per week | Your rate, first 8 weeks | Standard rate, per 4 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 sq ft | A few boxes, seasonal items | £9.00 | £4.50 | £36.00 |
| 15 sq ft | Small furniture, boxed belongings | £12.50 | £6.25 | £50.00 |
| 25 sq ft | The contents of a box room or a small flat | £17.50 | £8.75 | £70.00 |
| 35 sq ft | A one-bed flat's overflow | £24.50 | £12.25 | £98.00 |
| 50 sq ft | A studio flat or one-bed house | £37.50 | £18.75 | £150.00 |
| 75 sq ft | A two-bed house | £50.50 | £25.25 | £202.00 |
| 100 sq ft | A two to three-bed house | £57.50 | £28.75 | £230.00 |
| 125 sq ft | A three-bed house | £67.50 | £33.75 | £270.00 |
| 150 sq ft | A three to four-bed house, or a small business's stock | £82.00 | £41.00 | £328.00 |
| 175 sq ft | A four-bed house | £95.00 | £47.50 | £380.00 |
| 200 sq ft | A large family home, or a growing business's overflow | £108.00 | £54.00 | £432.00 |
| 250 sq ft | A large house move, or a full commercial unit | £131.00 | £65.50 | £524.00 |
| 275 sq ft | A very large house move, kept together in one place | £142.00 | £71.00 | £568.00 |
| 300 sq ft | An entire house, or spare warehouse space | £154.00 | £77.00 | £616.00 |
The first-8-weeks rate applies to new customers taking up our current offer, and reverts to the standard weekly rate from week 9. Offers can change, so confirm it is still running when you get your quote.
What's Included in the Price
Every unit at Alton comes with the same standard, whatever the size:
- A clean, dry and secure unit
- Access from 6am to 10pm, seven days a week
- Step-free access throughout the site
- Smart entry, so you get in and out without waiting on anyone
- Your own individually alarmed unit
- CCTV across the site
- Trolleys to help you load and unload
- A refund on any days you do not use if you leave partway through a billing period
Additional Costs to Consider
The weekly price is not the whole story anywhere in this trade, and we would rather you heard the rest from us than found it out later.
There is no deposit to pay. There is a notice period of 14 days before you move out, and the minimum stay at Alton is two weeks. Most customers also take Contents Protection, priced against what you are storing, unless you can show your own insurance covers it, in which case tell us within 14 days and we will sort out the difference. Wigwam Self Storage is an accredited member of the UK Self Storage Association, which sets standards for storage operators across the country.
Storage in Alton, Bordon and Farnham
Alton sits on the edge of the Hampshire Downs, near the source of the River Wey, and it has been a market town worth visiting for centuries: the Domesday Book records it as having the most valuable market in the country. Jane Austen lived and wrote six novels nearby in Chawton, and the town still marks the connection every June with Jane Austen Regency Week. Alton had its own brewing industry for over 250 years too, from Hall & Co. and Crowley & Co. through to Coors, until the last brewery closed in 2015.
Newman Lane sits just off the A31, so we see nearly as many vans from Bordon and Farnham as we do from Alton itself, along with the villages closer in: Chawton, about four miles by road, Holybourne, Bentley and Four Marks among them. Most of what comes through the door is ordinary life needing somewhere to go for a while: a house move that has not quite lined up, a renovation that has taken over a room too many, a business that has outgrown the spare corner of an office. What we hear less often than you would expect is anyone asking to be locked into a long contract. Some storage providers hold you to a fixed twelve-month rate whether your plans move faster or slower than that. At Alton, you take what you need for as long as you need it, and you are never paying for months you are not using. The wider East Hampshire district is home to around 6,475 registered businesses, including 155 in the transport and storage sector alone, according to 2021 ONS business data. You can read more about the Alton site itself, or see how prices compare across our other towns if Alton is not the only site you are weighing up.
Get a Price for Alton
Our Alton site is at 2 Newman Lane, GU34 2QR, with storage access from 6am to 10pm every day and an office open Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm, and Saturday, 9am to 2pm. Call us on 01420 629233 if you would rather talk it through first. Units start at £9 a week for the smallest size, rising by what you need, not by what we guess you might need. If you are ready to see the exact price for your size and your dates, get a quote below and we will confirm it against what is actually free at Alton right now.
Will Stowe, Alton store
Simon Fothergill, Wigwam Self Storage
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a deposit for a unit at Alton?
No. There is no deposit to pay at Alton. You pay for your storage and nothing is held back against the unit.
Can I cancel after I have booked?
Yes. You have a 14-day cooling-off period from the day you book, which is separate from the 14 days' notice needed to end an agreement once you have moved in.
What's the smallest unit at Alton?
Our smallest unit at Alton is 10 sq ft, from £9 a week. It suits a few boxes or seasonal items you want out of the way without paying for space you do not need.
Can I access my unit outside 6am to 10pm?
No. Storage access at Alton runs from 6am to 10pm, seven days a week. There is no access outside those hours.
Is there a minimum stay?
Yes, the minimum stay at Alton is two weeks. After that, you stay for as long as you need and give 14 days' notice when you are ready to leave.
Does the price include insurance?
Not automatically. Most customers take our Contents Protection, priced against what you are storing. If you already have cover through your own insurer, tell us within 14 days of moving in and we will adjust your price.
How do I get to Alton store from Bordon or Farnham?
Newman Lane sits just off the A31, a short drive from both towns. Use the postcode GU34 2QR for directions, or call 01420 629233 if you would like guidance on the easiest route for a loaded van.
How much is a 10 sq ft unit at Alton?
From £9 a week, or £36 for a four-week period, at the standard rate. Under our current offer of 50% off your first 8 weeks, that works out at £4.50 a week for the first 8 weeks, reverting to £9 from week 9.
Is Wigwam's current offer still available at Alton?
At the time of writing, new customers get 50% off their first 8 weeks at Alton. Offers can change, so confirm it is still running when you get your quote.
Is the Alton site accessible if I can't manage stairs?
Yes. The Alton site has step-free access throughout, including to units on the first floor.
Do the prices include VAT?
Yes. Every price on this page, including the table above, already includes VAT. There is nothing added later.
Can I get a VAT invoice for my storage, for business accounts?
Yes. Wigwam can issue a proper VAT invoice for your Alton unit, useful if you are storing for a business and need it for your own accounts.