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.
Afab Gamer May 19, 2025
Vanguard Storage has been helpful and professional throughout my entire experience. Dean and Rasheed were especially helpful both went above and beyond to assist me with everything I needed. Highly recommended
Mohammed Sayem Al Daher May 16, 2025
Absolutely the best storage facility I have ever used. Staff are professional and personable, always going the extra mile to help, and the facility is always clean and tidy. Highly recommend.
Micky Baxter May 15, 2025
Very convenient. Extremely helpful and friendly staff. Easy to use the unit. Thank you, guys!
Dijen Basu May 15, 2025
Michal and Mike are a couple of legends! They let me use the internet and provided free coffee whilst I waited. Top guys!
Elliott Faulkner May 15, 2025
Had an amazing experience with the team at Vanguard Storage. Dean was especially helpful getting everything setup, and organized at the last minute. I couldn't have asked for a better experience. The storage units are very clean, spacious, and the security makes you truly feel…
Roger Wilco May 15, 2025
Lovely service and space. Very clean and well organised. Mike looked after us very well. We had a good tour of a few different spaces (same size different layout) to see which would be most suitable. Highly recommend :)
Sophie Emmitt May 14, 2025
Excellent service from Mike and Kristina who couldn't have been more helpful. I'd have no hesitation using these guys again :-)
N “Tate” Tate May 14, 2025
Amazing!! Very nice staff and everything hassle free
Arina Stepan May 11, 2025
I highly recommend Vanguard storage. My stuff is safe and the service I receive is at high standard. Mike and Christina are very helpful. Will come back again.
Danielle Wang May 11, 2025
The experience was very smooth and Dean was extremely helpful and professional. Would absolutely recommend to friends 👍 👌
Sohini Sarkar May 9, 2025
Nothing but positive things to say about Vanguard Storage on the Isle of Dogs. We gave up our storage unit after nearly 15 years, purely because it was an expense we could no longer justify. However in all the time we had the unit our stuff has been safe and clean, access has…
Michelle May 2, 2025
Awesome great 2 year. Great service. Highly recommend
Kyle Ariano Apr 30, 2025
Rasheed and Christina were incredibly helpful. They were very friendly, provided a detailed tour of the units, and answered all of our questions. Wonderful people!
Waleed Apr 28, 2025
Mike and Rash made it extremely easy to open an account with vanguard, nothing was too much for them, they were extremely personable and knowledgable and answered any and all questions I had. Thanks again.
Kurt Hall Apr 24, 2025
The guys here are always so helpful. I’ve been a customer for nearly 20years! The facilities are clean and spacious. Dean, Mike, rasheed and joe are always friendly and accommodating. There’s even a small cafe area to view the helicopters coming in!
Louise Sloper Apr 18, 2025
I had started using Vanguard storage two days ago and their service is amazing. Mr. Rasheed has helped me through out the process
RITHU Salim Apr 17, 2025
Rasheed and Kristina were great! They made the move happen smoothly and fun! Thank you. Looking forward to meet you soon.
Sofia Galante Apr 13, 2025
Vanguard Self Storage offers excellent service. The staff are always friendly and ready to help. Dean, in particular, is known for his kindness and willingness to assist, making visits enjoyable. The facility is clean, secure, and well-maintained!
Leona Li Apr 11, 2025
I would like to sincerely thank Mark and Dean for their outstanding professionalism and kindness. They were very prompt in responding to my email, showing great availability and attention to my needs. A heartfelt thank you as well to Vanguard Storage for the excellent service…
Bruno Fornaro Apr 10, 2025
Vanguard storage unit was amazing. Too many choices of storage. The staff was very friendly, helpful and answered all my questions. My thanks goes to Rasheed, Mike, Jump and Dean. Strongly recommended.
K. Dip Apr 8, 2025
My first time using a self-storage facility and I had a great experience with Vanguard in Isle of Dogs. The staff is lovely, the information on the website is very helpful in choosing the right size unit, and overall, only good things to say. Would highly recommend
Lucy Manukyan Apr 6, 2025
Both Mike and Rash were really helpful and friendly.
Alexandra Lungu Apr 6, 2025

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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Storage sizing guide

Storage sizing guide

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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