Wonderful staff, friendly, polite and welcoming. The automated system and setup is easy to use and convenient. Highly recommend Big Yellow Self Storage, it is a walk in the park.
Manchester Self Storage Units





Address
1 New Elm Road, Manchester, M3 4JH View on mapOpening hours
| Monday - Friday | 8:30am - 5:30pm |
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| Saturday | 9am - 5:30pm |
| Sunday | 10am - 4pm |
Extended access hours
| Monday - Sunday | 5am - 11pm |
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Why customers love storing at Big Yellow Manchester
25 years of experience in offering safe and secure storage

Protective security gates and perimeter fencing

CCTV monitoring our stores 24/7, with staff onsite daily

App‑controlled access to your individually alarmed storage unit
Our Manchester Store
Our Big Yellow Manchester store opened in May 2019. In a prime location this purpose built and eye-catching store will serve the Manchester community. Big Yellow is the UK’s favourite self storage company with unrivalled security and fantastic customer service. Whether you need storage whilst moving home, renovating your house, making room for a baby or for your growing business our friendly and experienced team look forward to soon welcoming you to our store.
The Manchester Team
Find your perfect storage room size
Unsure what size unit you need? Call us on 0161 989 4346 and let us help.
You can also upsize or downsize on your move in day.
5 sq ft
storing large picture frames and mirrors
Approximate size:
- W:
- 5 ft
- D:
- 1 ft
- H:
- 8 ft
- W:
- 1.5 m
- D:
- 0.3 m
- H:
- 2.4 m
9 sq ft
bedding, laptops, a suitcase, clothes and a few boxes, luggage
Approximate size:
- W:
- 3 ft
- D:
- 3 ft
- H:
- 3 ft
- W:
- 0.9 m
- D:
- 0.9 m
- H:
- 0.9 m
10 sq ft
storing large picture frames and mirrors, or golf clubs
Approximate size:
- W:
- 2.5 ft
- D:
- 4 ft
- H:
- 8 ft
- W:
- 0.75 m
- D:
- 1.2 m
- H:
- 2.4 m
15 sq ft
storing a bicycle, spare furniture, out of season clothing, golf clubs or skis
Approximate size:
- W:
- 5 ft
- D:
- 3 ft
- H:
- 8 ft
- W:
- 1.5 m
- D:
- 0.9 m
- H:
- 2.4 m
20 sq ft
storing a single mattress or small furniture
Approximate size:
- W:
- 5 ft
- D:
- 4 ft
- H:
- 8 ft
- W:
- 1.5 m
- D:
- 1.2 m
- H:
- 2.4 m
25 sq ft
storing kitchen appliances, single mattress, chairs, stools
Approximate size:
- W:
- 5 ft
- D:
- 5 ft
- H:
- 8 ft
- W:
- 1.5 m
- D:
- 1.5 m
- H:
- 2.4 m
30 sq ft
a bicycle, wardrobe, book shelf, tub chair,small tables, double bed
Approximate size:
- W:
- 6 ft
- D:
- 5 ft
- H:
- 8 ft
- W:
- 1.8 m
- D:
- 1.5 m
- H:
- 2.4 m
40 sq ft
contents of a small studio flat
Approximate size:
- W:
- 8 ft
- D:
- 5 ft
- H:
- 8 ft
- W:
- 2.4 m
- D:
- 1.5 m
- H:
- 2.4 m
50 sq ft
contents of a standard studio flat
Approximate size:
- W:
- 10 ft
- D:
- 5 ft
- H:
- 8 ft
- W:
- 3 m
- D:
- 1.5 m
- H:
- 2.4 m
75 sq ft
contents of a large 1 bedroom house or a small 2 bedroom flat / house
Approximate size:
- W:
- 7.5 ft
- D:
- 10 ft
- H:
- 8 ft
- W:
- 2.25 m
- D:
- 3 m
- H:
- 2.4 m
100 sq ft
contents of a standard 2 bedroom flat / house
Approximate size:
- W:
- 10 ft
- D:
- 10 ft
- H:
- 8 ft
- W:
- 3 m
- D:
- 3 m
- H:
- 2.4 m
125 sq ft
contents of a large 2 bedroom or small 3 bedroom house
Approximate size:
- W:
- 12.5 ft
- D:
- 10 ft
- H:
- 8 ft
- W:
- 3.75 m
- D:
- 3 m
- H:
- 2.4 m
150 sq ft
contents of a large 3 bedroom house
Approximate size:
- W:
- 15 ft
- D:
- 10 ft
- H:
- 8 ft
- W:
- 4.5 m
- D:
- 3 m
- H:
- 2.4 m
175 sq ft
contents of a small 4 bedroom, large 3 bedroom house
Approximate size:
- W:
- 12 ft
- D:
- 15 ft
- H:
- 8 ft
- W:
- 3.6 m
- D:
- 4.5 m
- H:
- 2.4 m
200 sq ft
contents of a large 4 bedroom house
Approximate size:
- W:
- 20 ft
- D:
- 10 ft
- H:
- 8 ft
- W:
- 6 m
- D:
- 3 m
- H:
- 2.4 m
250 sq ft
contents of a 5 bedroom house with garden furniture
Approximate size:
- W:
- 12.5 ft
- D:
- 20 ft
- H:
- 8 ft
- W:
- 3.75 m
- D:
- 6 m
- H:
- 2.4 m
300 sq ft
contents of a large 5 bedroom house, garage and shed
Approximate size:
- W:
- 15 ft
- D:
- 20 ft
- H:
- 8 ft
- W:
- 4.5 m
- D:
- 6 m
- H:
- 2.4 m
400 sq ft
contents of a large 6 bedroom house, garage and shed
Approximate size:
- W:
- 20 ft
- D:
- 20 ft
- H:
- 8 ft
- W:
- 6 m
- D:
- 6 m
- H:
- 2.4 m
5 sq ft
Tall, shallow room
9 sq ft
3ft high locker
10 sq ft
Telephone box size
15 sq ft
Double wardrobe size
20 sq ft
Large walk in wardrobe size
25 sq ft
Small garden shed size
30 sq ft
Garden shed size
40 sq ft
Large garden shed size
50 sq ft
Transit van size
75 sq ft
Luton van size
100 sq ft
Standard single garage size
125 sq ft
Large single garage or 7 tonne lorry
150 sq ft
One and half garages or 2 luton van loads
175 sq ft
7.5 tonne lorry size
200 sq ft
Standard double garage size
250 sq ft
Large double garage size
300 sq ft
3 single garages or a 40ft container
400 sq ft
2 double garages
5 sq ft
storing large picture frames and mirrors
Approximate size:
- W:
- 5 ft
- D:
- 1 ft
- H:
- 8 ft
- W:
- 1.5 m
- D:
- 0.3 m
- H:
- 2.4 m
9 sq ft
bedding, laptops, a suitcase, clothes and a few boxes, luggage
Approximate size:
- W:
- 3 ft
- D:
- 3 ft
- H:
- 3 ft
- W:
- 0.9 m
- D:
- 0.9 m
- H:
- 0.9 m
10 sq ft
storing large picture frames and mirrors, or golf clubs
Approximate size:
- W:
- 2.5 ft
- D:
- 4 ft
- H:
- 8 ft
- W:
- 0.75 m
- D:
- 1.2 m
- H:
- 2.4 m
15 sq ft
storing a bicycle, spare furniture, out of season clothing, golf clubs or skis
Approximate size:
- W:
- 5 ft
- D:
- 3 ft
- H:
- 8 ft
- W:
- 1.5 m
- D:
- 0.9 m
- H:
- 2.4 m
20 sq ft
storing a single mattress or small furniture
Approximate size:
- W:
- 5 ft
- D:
- 4 ft
- H:
- 8 ft
- W:
- 1.5 m
- D:
- 1.2 m
- H:
- 2.4 m
25 sq ft
storing kitchen appliances, single mattress, chairs, stools
Approximate size:
- W:
- 5 ft
- D:
- 5 ft
- H:
- 8 ft
- W:
- 1.5 m
- D:
- 1.5 m
- H:
- 2.4 m
30 sq ft
a bicycle, wardrobe, book shelf, tub chair,small tables, double bed
Approximate size:
- W:
- 6 ft
- D:
- 5 ft
- H:
- 8 ft
- W:
- 1.8 m
- D:
- 1.5 m
- H:
- 2.4 m
40 sq ft
contents of a small studio flat
Approximate size:
- W:
- 8 ft
- D:
- 5 ft
- H:
- 8 ft
- W:
- 2.4 m
- D:
- 1.5 m
- H:
- 2.4 m
50 sq ft
contents of a standard studio flat
Approximate size:
- W:
- 10 ft
- D:
- 5 ft
- H:
- 8 ft
- W:
- 3 m
- D:
- 1.5 m
- H:
- 2.4 m
75 sq ft
contents of a large 1 bedroom house or a small 2 bedroom flat / house
Approximate size:
- W:
- 7.5 ft
- D:
- 10 ft
- H:
- 8 ft
- W:
- 2.25 m
- D:
- 3 m
- H:
- 2.4 m
100 sq ft
contents of a standard 2 bedroom flat / house
Approximate size:
- W:
- 10 ft
- D:
- 10 ft
- H:
- 8 ft
- W:
- 3 m
- D:
- 3 m
- H:
- 2.4 m
125 sq ft
contents of a large 2 bedroom or small 3 bedroom house
Approximate size:
- W:
- 12.5 ft
- D:
- 10 ft
- H:
- 8 ft
- W:
- 3.75 m
- D:
- 3 m
- H:
- 2.4 m
150 sq ft
contents of a large 3 bedroom house
Approximate size:
- W:
- 15 ft
- D:
- 10 ft
- H:
- 8 ft
- W:
- 4.5 m
- D:
- 3 m
- H:
- 2.4 m
175 sq ft
contents of a small 4 bedroom, large 3 bedroom house
Approximate size:
- W:
- 12 ft
- D:
- 15 ft
- H:
- 8 ft
- W:
- 3.6 m
- D:
- 4.5 m
- H:
- 2.4 m
200 sq ft
contents of a large 4 bedroom house
Approximate size:
- W:
- 20 ft
- D:
- 10 ft
- H:
- 8 ft
- W:
- 6 m
- D:
- 3 m
- H:
- 2.4 m
250 sq ft
contents of a 5 bedroom house with garden furniture
Approximate size:
- W:
- 12.5 ft
- D:
- 20 ft
- H:
- 8 ft
- W:
- 3.75 m
- D:
- 6 m
- H:
- 2.4 m
300 sq ft
contents of a large 5 bedroom house, garage and shed
Approximate size:
- W:
- 15 ft
- D:
- 20 ft
- H:
- 8 ft
- W:
- 4.5 m
- D:
- 6 m
- H:
- 2.4 m
400 sq ft
contents of a large 6 bedroom house, garage and shed
Approximate size:
- W:
- 20 ft
- D:
- 20 ft
- H:
- 8 ft
- W:
- 6 m
- D:
- 6 m
- H:
- 2.4 m
5 sq ft
Tall, shallow room
9 sq ft
10 sq ft
Telephone box size
15 sq ft
Double wardrobe size
20 sq ft
Large walk in wardrobe size
25 sq ft
Small garden shed size
30 sq ft
Garden shed size
40 sq ft
Large garden shed size
50 sq ft
Transit van size
75 sq ft
Luton van size
100 sq ft
Standard single garage size
125 sq ft
Large single garage or a 7 tonne lorry
150 sq ft
2 luton van loads or a 20ft container
175 sq ft
7.5 tonne lorry
200 sq ft
Standard double garage
250 sq ft
30ft articulated lorry
300 sq ft
40ft container or articulated lorry
400 sq ft
2 double garages
Offers & discounts
Looking for a great deal on storage at Manchester?
At Big Yellow Manchester, we believe in giving our customers great value. That's why you'll find a variety of discounts and offers, including a special introductory deal for new customers, student storage, long-term prepayment discounts, and exclusive savings for key workers.
Terms & conditions apply- Manchester storage from £6.15 per week for a 5 ft² room (includes discount)
- 50% off for up to 8 weeks
- Price match promise
- Key worker discounts
- Prepayment discounts for long term storage
Store Location
Address
1 New Elm Road, Manchester, M3 4JHwhat3words: ///trucks.slave.donor
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What our customers are saying
100% genuine reviews from our Manchester customers
I received excellent customer service from Danny. He helped me find the perfect size storage, had advice on things I hadn't thought of while moving, and was genuinely just a lovely person to talk to. I strongly recommend using this service!
really good experience!
Frequently asked questions
You’ll access the storage facility using an app called StorID. With StorID, your phone acts like a digital code—giving you instant, secure entry without the need to remember or type anything in. Just swipe and go.
To get started, our team at reception will set you up. You can also read more about how it works in our quick guide.
We offer free parking to all our customers whilst you're on site. It's covered too so even in the poor weather your goods won't get wet when you're moving in or out.
If you're leaving the store however, please remove your vehicle. You cannot park and go off site.
Our standard invoicing is 4 weekly in advance. However, we can, upon request, set up monthly invoicing. Come and have a chat with us and we can discuss the best way forward.
Yes we do. All of our cardboard boxes are made with 5 ply 100% recycled corrugated card meaning they are very thick and sturdy. They are also manufactured here in the UK and are sold flat packed for your convenience.
Take a look on our online Box Shop for further details.
All rooms of 150 sq ft and above have timed LED strip lights with motion sensors installed as standard. Electric power points can be installed on request where possible. There is a charge for this and the ongoing usage of electricity. Please come and speak to us for more details.












