Thank you Dean and Kristina for kindly helping me with all my storage questions and assisting me with moving my things, I’m looking forward to entrusting my belongings to your care!
Orimund Aug 3, 2025
Mike and Joe was extremely helpful . Joe has nice relaxed attitude and make my first experience of using storage a breeze. Storage is extremely well kept and secure . Definitely I will be back when needed in future . Hope other sides has similar staff.
A Jul 30, 2025
Wanna store stuff? This is a good place to store stuff.
Chris Coleman-Smith Jul 29, 2025
Storage facility is superb. Well contact Mike , he is the best. He helped us with the storage, fast and quick service.
Mayur Sawant Jul 29, 2025
Vanguard and especially Mike were great. Very friendly, helpful and prompt. Mike answered all our questions and was supportive throughout the process. Will definitely recommend their storage facility to friends and family, and will use again in the future. Thank you!! :)
Malay .D Jul 29, 2025
Super positive experience with the team there. There were both incredibly helpful and friendly. The place is clean and well organised. Highly recommended! Thank you Kristina and Joe
Claudio MC Jul 26, 2025
Great customer service and help from rasheep will definitely recommend for my friend to use this place.
Daniel Duah Jul 22, 2025
We booked storage space for when we went travelling abroad for about 6 months and everything went smooth. Mike was our point of contact and he was very friendly and helpful. We also used their boxes and packaging material, very sturdy and at a competitive price. If we were to…
Silvana Pinna Jul 17, 2025
Having never rented a storage container from Vanguard before. I knew they sold a variety of different sized packing boxes because my twin sister had previously bought them from here. I called the office and they were very patient and advised me on the best set that would meet my…
Julie Elliott Jul 14, 2025
Would recommend. Staff are very helpful. Thanks Rashid for all of your help.
Sumaita U Jul 11, 2025
Good but limited and no discounts for the first month.
Tom Jul 11, 2025
Mike and Joe have been really helpful whilst we’ve moved into our unit this week. Very accommodating and letting us borrow items whilst we get on our feet. Thanks both!
Fenella Barrons Jul 9, 2025
I had a great experience with Vanguard Self Storage East London! The facility is clean, secure, and well-managed. Special thanks and kudos to Rasheed and Joe for their outstanding support and expertise, they made the whole process smooth and stress-free. Highly recommended!
Fadi Jul 8, 2025
⭐️ and this it’s the 6th star, there was no option above. Mike , Joe , Rash and Dean offered a great service and full brief of information. All staff is great and happy to help. I would 100% recommend.
Andrei Capota Jul 2, 2025
Joe and Mike were super helpful and had seamless experience with Vanguard storage service! Highly recommend
Karthick Sundar Jul 1, 2025
Easy cheap and reliable service. Great staff and support from Mike ans Theresa
Guv Sandhu Jun 29, 2025
Excellent service and professional and approachable staff. Specific mention to Dean, Mike and Joe for helping my wife move a matress out of the storage unit and providing additional support and assistance with moving items in and out of storage throughout our lease. They are…
Maximus Prime Jun 28, 2025
Excellent, professional and friendly service from Joe and Mike. The facility meets all our expectations of a storage facility with the added bonus of interesting artifacts peppered around the building. Great experience this morning!
Jane Mullooly Jun 9, 2025
Super straightforward and convenient. Great service from Rasheed. Highly recommend.
James Turner Jun 3, 2025
Joe was amazing! He explained everything so well and helped us make the best decision based on what we needed. Highly recommend this place, it is a great facility with plenty of options to suit everyone!
Nathalie Vanhee Jun 2, 2025
Moving to UK with furniture and then you like a furnished apartment :) - that happened to me. Vanguard storage is an excellent choice. Storage is very easy to access, secure and convenient. Mike, Dean and Rashid were very helpful
Umang Gupta May 29, 2025
Very large and spacious place, and it also feels quite secure. The reception staff are extremely friendly and helpful—they always try to assist in any way they can. Many thanks especially to Rasheed for his willingness and swift service.
Pablo Garcia Prieto May 27, 2025
We been with Vanguard for many years. Mike and Rash been super helpful and supportive with our project. They are both very kind and professional. Highly recommended.
Eszti Takacs May 22, 2025
Rash and Mike were wonderful. Your services and site are amazing. Thank you so much. I would recommend your company highly!
Darla Gray May 20, 2025
Returning customer. Great service, just like last time. Thanks, Rasheed & Mike.
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Storage sizing guide

Safe & Secure Personal Self Storage Units in Poplar

Our East London branch is an ideal location if you’re looking for storage in the Poplar area.

Whether you need a small unit for a few boxes or are looking to store the entire contents of your home, Vanguard Self Storage Poplar is here to help. We have a range of unit sizes available at our Poplar storage centre, conveniently located close to Canary Wharf, Stratford and Bow.

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Our superior storage service has evolved since 1964, but we are still a family business concentrated on delivering exceptional customer service. Our self-storage units offer state-of-the-art security, thoroughly trained staff and friendly customer service.

Come and visit us, or view the virtual tour further down this page. We are open 7 days a week.

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Who Uses Vanguard’s Poplar Self Storage Units?

Vanguard personal storage is perfect for a variety of situations. We offer a range of units suitable for any needs, from large personal storage units for a house move to smaller units, perfect for student summer storage. Our self storage in Poplar is available on both a short-term and long-term basis, offering competitive pricing to suit your requirements.

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Our Poplar self storage units cater to customers living, working, or studying in one of the busiest areas in London. Poplar is in the heart of one of London and the world’s biggest financial hubs – Canary Wharf. This is a densely populated area with new developments constantly underway, so our storage services and packing supplies are always in high demand.

Our secure self storage units in Poplar are conveniently only a short drive away from the financial district in Canary Wharf, Tower Hamlets College’s largest campus and the residential neighbourhood of Isle of Dogs.

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Poplar Storage Units For Businesses

Thanks to our close proximity to the financial district, our storage units in Poplar are ideal for businesses looking to store stock or files or for those who need temporary storage while moving premises. We are proud to offer secure, reliable and flexible commercial business storage units. We even offer a range of logistical services, including cataloguing, scanning, and confidential file destruction through our sister company, Vanguard Filebank.

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So, if you’re looking for business storage units in Poplar, look no further than Vanguard’s secure storage solutions.

We understand businesses need the flexibility to adapt to changing requirements, so our business storage units are available in a variety of large and small unit sizes.

And by allowing you to always change unit sizes if necessary, Vanguard can adapt to your needs if and when they change.

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If you’re looking for reliable self-storage in East London and the surrounding areas, contact our friendly team to find out more. We also offer fully secure container storage in East London, perfect for large businesses looking to pack away excess equipment.

So, for a storage provider that puts your satisfaction and the safety of your goods at the heart of everything, get in touch today to find out more.

Look at our reviews to learn more about why we are the best choice out of your local storage companies.

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Easily Accessible

Getting to our East London branch

Our Millwall-based storage branch is easily accessible from many areas in the East of London:

Just 5 minutes from the Isle of Dogs

If you begin your journey from the University of Sunderland (in London), head west on Marsh Wall towards the Hilton hotel. Turn left onto Mastmaker Road and then take a right onto Byng Street. In 0.2 miles, turn left onto Westferry Road and pass Sir John McDougall Gardens. Continue until you reach The Space performing arts theatre, then turn right onto Claude Street. Follow the road round onto Homer Drive and our location for self storage in East London will be on your left.
10 minutes away from Poplar via Westferry Rd

Driving from Poplar Waterside & Marina, head south towards Landons Close and turn left onto Landon’s Close. Take a right onto Preston’s Road, following the A1206, and once you reach the roundabout, take the third exit onto Marsh Wall. In half a mile, turn left onto Mastmaker Road and continue to follow the directions from the Isle of Dogs to reach your destination of Vanguard storage units in East London.
20 minutes from Stratford

Start your journey from Stratford Westfield Car Park and head west on Roundhouse Lane towards International Way, and slight right onto Westfield Avenue. Continue onto Waterden Road, driving over Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, and turn left onto Marshgate Lane. As you reach the London Marathon Community Track, turn right to stay on Marshgate Lane. Continue on Marshgate Lane by turning left, and then turn right onto High Street. At Bow Roundabout, take the first exit onto the A12 sliproad to Docklands / Blackwall Tunnel, keep right and then merge onto the A12. In just over a mile, use the left lane to take the A13 sliproad to Docklands. Keep right at the fork, follow signs for Isle of Dogs Canary Wharf and merge onto E India Dock Road. Use the left 2 lanes to turn slightly left to stay on E India Dock Road and turn left onto Cotton Street. Drive past the Robin Hood Gardens and take the 2nd exit at the roundabout onto Preston’s Road. At the next roundabout, continue straight onto E Ferry Road. In 0.3 miles, turn right, and then turn left to stay on E Ferry Road. In half a mile, pass Mudchute Station and turn right onto Spindrift Avenue. Take a right onto Westferry Road, and then turn left onto Claude Street/Homer Drive to arrive at our facility for Self Storage in East London on your left.
Just over 20 minutes from Bermondsey via the A101

From Bermondsey Beach, you are just 4 miles away from Vanguard Self Storage in East London. Head south on Cherry Garden Street towards Collingwood House and turn left onto Jamaica Road. At the roundabout, take the second exit to Rotherhithe Tunnel and in 1.3 miles, turn left onto Ratcliffe Lane. Turn left onto Butcher Row and then another left onto Limehouse Link Tunnel and keep left to stay on the A1203. Slight right onto Westferry Road and At Westferry Circus Lower Level, take the second exit and stay on Westferry Road. Turn right onto Marsh Wall Roundabout and left onto Westferry Road. In 0.8 miles, turn right onto Claude Street and follow round to Homer Drive for your arrival at Vanguard East London Self Storage.
Just 5 minutes from Canary Wharf

Drive from Canary Wharf Shopping Centre on S Colonnade Towards Cabot Square, and turn left onto W India Avenue. At Westferry Circus, take the first exit onto Westferry Road and turn right onto Westferry Road. Take a right onto Marsh Wall Roundabout and then left onto Westferry Road. In 0.8 miles turn right for Claude Street / Homer Drive and you will reach your destination of Vanguard’s East London Storage Unit.

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Equivalent to: A locker

Equivalent to: A small van

Equivalent to: 1/4 of a single car garage

Equivalent to: A garden shed

Equivalent to: A mid-sized van.

Equivalent to: A Luton van

Equivalent to: A single car garage

Equivalent to: A double car garage

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Safe & Secure Personal Self Storage Units in Poplar

Who Uses Vanguard’s Poplar Self Storage Units?

Poplar Storage Units For Businesses

Getting to our East London branch

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