We offer affordable, secure self-storage containers and yard space on flexible terms.
There is no long tie in period and the self-storage unit is yours until you decide to leave.
Our secure, brand new dry self-storage units provide an ideal solution for both short and long term storage.
We offer very good access times. You can access your storage unit between the hours of;
6am in the morning until 9pm at night, 7 days a week.
Whatever your domestic or commercial self-storage requirements, Backworth Self-Storage can meet your needs. Perhaps you are moving house, decorating, refurbishing your home or office or even looking to store a classic car. Is your business expanding and need somewhere to store goods? Whether you’re looking to store merchandise, equipment, office furniture or product stock, Backworth Self Storage offers an affordable solution for all your needs.
We’re a proud North East family business who know the majority of our customers by name. It’s one of the reasons that we gain a lot of new business from recommendations.
At Backworth Self Storage we know our customers’ needs – we offer flexible access, high security and low rental cost. The site is manned 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with a secure perimeter fence, electronically controlled gates and CCTV.
Backworth self-storage is set in a convenient coastal location – handy for self-storage needs in Whitley Bay, Tynemouth, Seaton Delaval , Seaton Sluice, Cramlington, Benton, Wallsend, North Tyneside etc.

Plywood flooring, multiple lashing points, air vents, are fully wind & watertight.

Long lease workshops for hire, short/long term storage, workshop space for rent.

Our containers can fit 10 Standard Pallets which are 1,000mm by 1,200mm wide each

We are located just off the A19 opposite Killingworth exist onto Killingworth Way and taking the B1322 Backworth Lane option.
A standard height 20ft storage shipping container can fit 10 Standard Pallets which are 1,000mm by 1,200mm wide each, and with efficient packing it can hold 11 Euro Pallets which are 800mm by 1,200mm each and more commonly used in transportation.
The cubic metre capacity (CBM) of a 20ft standard shipping container is 33.2m3 and the CBM of a 20ft high cube shipping container is 37.4m3.
Frequently Asked Questions about backworth’s Self-storage services.
We operate one simple monthly fee and you only pay for the months you use. Rentals start from the 1st of the month. Whenever you’re ready to move out, hand us back the key and if you’ve paid upfront for any unused full months we’ll refund you.
If we have a unit available, you can sign up and get the keys within 10 minutes. That is providing you have all the information you need to register with us.
We want signing up to be as simple as possible. If you have everything with you, you can get your keys in as little as 10 minutes.
For proof of identity you can use;
For proof of address you can use;
You can pay in person by cash, cheque or card, over the phone or by BACS.
Yes you do. We would be more than happy to arrange a convenient time for you to view our site and to see our storage units for yourself. It is always a good idea to visit our storage units to get a visual sense of the space you will be working with so please do not hesitate to give us a call and make an appointment to see our site. Why not call us now on 0191 268 4203
We do not provide insurance and unlike other storage companies who sell compulsory insurance, we leave it to our customers to arrange their own insurance as you know what you are storing and its value.
Yes, no long corridors and staircases. Drive your car to the door of your storage unit.
All storage units are dry and of the highest standard. Units are cleaned prior to each use.
Yes, we also have 10 foot containers for £50 per calendar month.
Customers shouldn’t have to arrange time off work to access their possessions. With Backworth Self-Storage you can access storage units 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, completely free of charge.
It can be tricky to determine how much storage you need. To help with this, we have designed a quick guide so you can figure out the size of unit you need. Our units come in 6 sizes,
There are certain things we cannot store. These are;
Yes, the access into the site and up to the units is extremely convenient. You can drive your car right up to your unit to load and unload.
No, you are given a keyfob so you can access the site during opening hours and you don’t need to let us know. If you have any issues though, don’t hesitate to contact us.
We do need to have a basic idea of what it is you are storing as we are legally obliged to be aware of what is on our site and ensure that there is nothing illegal and there isn’t anything being stored that is listed on our prohibited goods list.
That’s fine. As long as you are past your minimum storage period of 1 month, there is no notice period. Just let us know when you wish to vacate your unit and all we ask is that you leave it clean, empty and in good condition.