Self storage in Burton-on-Trent starts from £3 a week, including VAT, for a 5 sq ft unit on the first or second floor at our Nicolson Way site. That is the genuine figure, straight from our current price list, not a teaser number that gets adjusted once you ask. Below you will find every size we hold at Burton-on-Trent, on both floors, 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 Burton-on-Trent
Several factors shift the price at Burton-on-Trent, and they are worth knowing before you scan the table.
- Size. The bigger the unit, the more it costs. That is the main driver, by some distance.
- Floor. At Burton-on-Trent, floor does affect price. A unit on the ground floor costs more than a unit of the same size on the first or second floor.
- Length of stay. Our current offer, 75% 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 here can cost more in a busy month, and nationally, self storage search interest peaks in the first half of August, than in a quiet one. What you are quoted on the day is what it actually costs then, not a fixed number pulled from this page.
Burton-on-Trent Storage Prices by Unit Size
Here is the full range we hold at Burton-on-Trent. Unlike some of our other sites, floor genuinely changes the price here, so we have kept the ground floor and the first/second floor as two separate tables rather than folding them into one. All prices include VAT, so there is nothing added at the till or on your invoice. 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.
Ground Floor
| Size | A rough guide to what fits | Standard rate, per week | Standard rate, per 4 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 sq ft | A few boxes, seasonal items | £3.50 | £14.00 |
| 10 sq ft | Small furniture, boxed belongings | £7.50 | £30.00 |
| 25 sq ft | The contents of a box room | £15.00 | £60.00 |
| 30 sq ft | A single room's overflow | £18.00 | £72.00 |
| 35 sq ft | A one-bed flat's contents | £20.50 | £82.00 |
| 50 sq ft | A one-bed house or small flat | £28.50 | £114.00 |
| 75 sq ft | A two-bed house | £43.50 | £174.00 |
| 90 sq ft | A two to three-bed house | £52.00 | £208.00 |
| 100 sq ft | A three-bed house | £53.50 | £214.00 |
| 125 sq ft | A three to four-bed house | £62.50 | £250.00 |
| 150 sq ft | A four-bed house | £72.50 | £290.00 |
| 200 sq ft | A large house move, or business stock | £89.50 | £358.00 |
First and Second Floor
| Size | A rough guide to what fits | Standard rate, per week | Standard rate, per 4 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 sq ft | A few boxes, seasonal items | £3.00 | £12.00 |
| 10 sq ft | Small furniture, boxed belongings | £6.50 | £26.00 |
| 15 sq ft | Contents of a box room, boxed only | £10.00 | £40.00 |
| 20 sq ft | A single room's overflow | £11.50 | £46.00 |
| 25 sq ft | A small flat's overflow | £13.00 | £52.00 |
| 30 sq ft | A one-bed flat's contents | £15.50 | £62.00 |
| 35 sq ft | A one-bed house | £18.00 | £72.00 |
| 50 sq ft | A one-bed house or small flat | £25.00 | £100.00 |
| 75 sq ft | A two-bed house | £38.00 | £152.00 |
| 90 sq ft | A two to three-bed house | £45.00 | £180.00 |
| 100 sq ft | A three-bed house | £46.50 | £186.00 |
| 125 sq ft | A three to four-bed house | £54.50 | £218.00 |
| 150 sq ft | A four-bed house | £63.00 | £252.00 |
| 175 sq ft | A four-bed house, fully furnished | £71.00 | £284.00 |
| 200 sq ft | A large house move, or business stock | £78.00 | £312.00 |
Our current offer, 75% off your first 8 weeks, applies to every size at Burton-on-Trent. That takes a 5 sq ft unit to 75p a week and a 50 sq ft unit to £6.25 a week for the first 8 weeks, reverting to the standard rate from week 9. Offers can change, so check it is still running at the time you book.
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What's Included in the Price
Every unit at Burton-on-Trent comes with the same standard, whatever the size or the floor:
- 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 only part of the story, and we would sooner you got the rest of it from us now than stumbled onto it after you have already booked.
There is no deposit to pay. There is a notice period of 14 days before you move out, and the minimum stay at Burton-on-Trent 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. If you are storing for a business, we can also issue a proper VAT invoice for your account. Wigwam Self Storage is an accredited member of the UK Self Storage Association, the trade body that sets standards for storage operators across the country.
Storage in Burton-on-Trent
Burton upon Trent has been one of England's great brewing towns since Victorian times, when the gypsum-rich water from the hills around the town gave local brewers a head start on India Pale Ale, a process now known as Burtonisation. At its peak, a quarter of all the beer sold in Britain was brewed here, and breweries including Marston's still operate in the town today. The River Trent runs straight through the middle of it, crossed by the historic Burton Old Bridge as well as the newer St Peter's Bridge.
Nicolson Way sits just off Wellington Road and the A5121, about 1.2 miles from Burton-on-Trent train station, so getting a loaded van in and out is straightforward from most of the town. The reasons people store here are rarely dramatic: a house move that has not quite lined up, a renovation eating into one room too many, a business that has run out of space in its own office. Unlike storage providers with limited weekday hours and no Sunday access until lunchtime, our Burton-on-Trent site is open 6am to 10pm, every day of the week, so you are not working around someone else's schedule to get to your own things. The wider East Staffordshire district is home to around 4,855 registered businesses, including 410 in the transport and storage sector alone, according to 2021 ONS business data. You can read more about the Burton-on-Trent site itself, or see how prices compare across our other towns if Burton-on-Trent is not the only site you are weighing up.
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Our Burton-on-Trent site is at Nicolson Way, DE14 2AW, 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 01283 515633 if you would rather talk it through first. Units start at £3 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 Burton-on-Trent right now.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a deposit for a unit at Burton-on-Trent?
No. There is no deposit to pay at Burton-on-Trent. You pay for your storage and nothing is held back against the unit.
Can I cancel after I have booked?
Yes. A 14-day cooling-off period runs from the date you book, distinct from the 14 days' notice needed to end an agreement once you are in.
What's the smallest unit at Burton-on-Trent?
Our smallest unit at Burton-on-Trent is 5 sq ft on the first or second floor, from £3 a week. It suits a few boxes or seasonal items you want out of the way without paying for space you do not need.
Does floor affect the price at Burton-on-Trent?
Yes. Unlike some of our other sites, floor does change the price here. A unit on the ground floor costs more than the same size on the first or second floor, so it is worth checking both when you compare sizes.
Can I access my unit outside 6am to 10pm?
No. Storage access at Burton-on-Trent runs from 6am to 10pm, seven days a week. There is no access outside those hours.
Is the Burton-on-Trent site accessible if I can't manage stairs?
Yes. The Burton-on-Trent site has step-free access throughout, including to units on the first and second floors.
Is there a minimum stay?
Yes, the minimum stay at Burton-on-Trent 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.
Do the prices include VAT?
Yes. Every price on this page, including both tables 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 Burton-on-Trent unit, useful if you are storing for a business and need it for your own accounts.