Henfield Storage vs Big Yellow Self Storage
If you are choosing between Henfield Storage and Big Yellow, compare three things first. The unit size, what you will actually pay over the time you expect to store, and how much work it takes to get started.
For like for like space, Henfield Storage often comes out far cheaper in London. You can also cut moving day costs with free collection when you prepay for 3 months or more, lockers excluded. If you want a no fuss start, that matters as much as the headline price.
What is the main difference between Henfield Storage and Big Yellow?
The difference is cost in London, and how you want the start to feel.
Big Yellow is a bigger brand with sites spread across the UK. You pick a location, arrange transport, move your things in, then visit when you need access.
Henfield Storage is based in London and Sussex (Brighton, Horsham, Crawley), and it is built to keep storage cheaper and simpler. You can move items in yourself, use free collection when you prepay for 3 months or more, lockers excluded, or choose click+store if you want collection and returns handled for you.
Henfield Storage vs Big Yellow, key differences
| What you are comparing | Henfield Storage | Big Yellow |
|---|---|---|
| Company | Family run, focused on London and Sussex | Larger self storage brand, spread across the UK |
| Storage options | Self storage, plus click+store for collection and return storage | Self storage |
| Typical value in London | Often much cheaper for like for like space | Pricing varies by site and offer period |
| Getting started | Move items in yourself, or free collection when you prepay 3 months or more (lockers excluded) | You usually arrange transport and bring items in yourself |
| Billing | Monthly billing, so you pay 12 times a year | Some stores bill every 28 days, which can mean 13 payments a year, check the cycle on your quote |
| Deposit | No deposit required | Check move-in costs and terms at your chosen site |
| Access | 7 day access during site opening hours, listed on the store page | Access depends on the location and access hours at that site |
| Insurance and extras | Options can be added during booking, check your quote for what applies | Insurance and extras are commonly added, check what is included |
| Best fit | Better value and an easier start in London and Sussex | Wider choice of sites, self serve setup, features vary by location |
How do you compare prices properly?
Start with the same unit size. A smaller unit will always look cheaper, even if the rate per square foot is higher.
Next, check how often you are billed. Some storage companies price weekly but charge every 28 days. That can mean 13 payments in a year, not 12. A 28 day price can look lower on paper but cost more over time.
Henfield Storage bills monthly, so you pay 12 times a year. That makes the total cost easier to understand and compare.
Finally, check what is not included in the headline price. Insurance, padlocks, and admin style fees are often extra. Those are usually the costs that stop two quotes from matching.
If you are unsure, send the quote to your local branch and we will help you sense check it before you commit.
Price comparison
A clean comparison starts with the same unit size. What catches people out is what the figure is based on, what is excluded, and whether you are comparing like for like space.
Henfield Storage, London “from” weekly prices
These are example starting weekly prices for London and can vary by facility and availability.
| Unit size | London average per week | Henfield “from” per week |
| 25 sq ft | £18.65 | £13.89 |
| 35 sq ft | £26.12 | £19.06 |
| 50 sq ft | £37.71 | £26.54 |
| 75 sq ft | £55.96 | £32.02 |
Big Yellow, weekly examples
Storing publishes a comparison chart that includes example weekly prices for Big Yellow by unit size. Their notes state the comparison is based on a specific Big Yellow store and promotional period, and that prices can exclude items like padlock, deposit, and insurance. Treat this as a snapshot, not a guaranteed quote.
| Unit size | Big Yellow example per week |
| 10 sq ft | £24.60 |
| 35 sq ft | £48.90 |
| 100 sq ft | £147.00 |
Like for like example, 35 sq ft
On these examples, Henfield is £29.84 per week cheaper, and costs under half the Big Yellow price for the same 35 sq ft size.
| Unit size | Henfield “from” per week | Big Yellow example per week |
| 35 sq ft | £19.06 | £48.90 |
Those numbers are not a quote for your exact store and move in date, but they do show why two “similar” quotes can be miles apart once you compare the same space.
Customer reviews and ratings
Henfield Storage is rated 4.9 out of 5 on Feefo from 2,249 reviews. We also have a perfect score on Trustpilot, and 4.8 out of 5 on Google. You can read our customer reviews here.
Big Yellow’s Trustpilot rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 5,098 reviews. Scores change over time, so treat any rating as a snapshot.
Special offers and what they mean in practice
Offers are one reason storage quotes feel hard to compare. Always check what happens after any introductory period, and what is not included.
Henfield Storage offers in London and Sussex:
- Free collection when you prepay for 3 months or more, lockers excluded
- 2 months half price when you prepay for a minimum of 3 months
- Up to 10 percent off when you prepay 6 to 12 months
- Price match guarantee on local comparable quotes
Big Yellow offers can vary by location and time. If you are comparing, check the price after any offer ends and check the extras that are added to the rental.
Why people pick Henfield Storage
Most customers are moving, renovating, downsizing, clearing space, or storing business stock. They want the start to be easy and the total cost to feel predictable.
Henfield Storage tends to suit you if:
- You want storage in London or Sussex without paying city high street overheads
- You want to avoid van hire and multiple trips, free collection is available when you prepay 3 months or more, lockers excluded
- You want click+store, so items can be collected and returned without visiting a unit
- You want monthly billing, so you pay 12 times a year
- You prefer no deposit required when you move in
- You want 7 day access at self storage sites, with opening hours shown per branch
- You want the option to price match a local comparable quote
If you want to confirm anything for your local branch, contact the team at our stores in London or Brighton and we’ll talk it through
When Big Yellow might suit you better
Big Yellow can suit you if you prefer a self serve setup and you already have a specific branch in mind.
Before you commit, check the billing cycle, what is included, and what gets added on.
If you want the same space for less, plus a simpler start with free collection when you prepay 3 months or more, lockers excluded, Henfield Storage is usually the better fit for London and Sussex.
Comparing other storage companies?
Henfield comparisons are also available for Safestore, Shurgard, Access Self Storage, and easyStorage, plus a London shortlist for people who want to see the main options side by side.
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Is Henfield Storage cheaper than Big Yellow?
For like for like space, Henfield Storage often comes out far cheaper in London.
The difference usually comes down to three things:
- Lower like for like pricing on comparable unit sizes
- Monthly billing at Henfield Storage, so you pay 12 times a year, not 13
- Offers that cut real costs, especially free collection when you prepay 3 months or more (lockers excluded)
If you want to check it quickly with two quotes in front of you, match the same unit size first, then compare the total over the same time period, including any extras like insurance and a padlock.
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What is the main difference between Henfield Storage and Big Yellow?
Big Yellow is a national self storage chain. You choose a branch, arrange transport, move in, then visit when you need access.
Henfield Storage is self storage focused on London and Sussex, with options that make the start easier. You can move in yourself, use free collection when you prepay 3 months or more (lockers excluded), or choose click+store if you want collection and returns handled for you.
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Are the prices on this page guaranteed?
No. Prices can change any time so always call the store first to confirm the quote.
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How do customers rate both companies?
Henfield Storage is rated 4.9 out of 5 on Feefo from 2,249 reviews. We also have a perfect score on Trustpilot, and 4.8 out of 5 on Google. Big Yellow’s Trustpilot rating is 4.7 out of 5. Ratings change over time, so treat them as a snapshot.
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Do Henfield and Big Yellow bill the same way?
Not always. Henfield Storage bills monthly. Some storage companies bill every 28 days, which works out to 13 payments a year. Always convert both quotes to the same time period before you decide.
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Can Henfield match a Big Yellow quote?
Henfield Storage has a price match guarantee on local comparable quotes, where applicable, but we usually work out considerably cheaper anyways. If you are unsure whether a quote qualifies, send it over and the team will confirm.
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