Occupancy Rate Through The Years

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Here’s today’s newsletter …

• 5 Reservations

• 5 Move Ins

• 4 Move Outs

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🤐 A Self Storage Tip - “Occupancy Rate on Lettable Area 2013-2025“

🤝 3 Self Storage News Stories

🧐 Yesterday’s Figures For Each Facility

🥸 1 Meme of the Day

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More SSA Industry reports insights

Wondering how UK self storage is performing as the market finds its footing post-pandemic? 

Let’s break down the latest numbers from the 2025 industry report —and what they mean for your investment outlook.

Over the past decade, UK self storage occupancy has followed a clear and compelling story:

• In 2016, occupancy stood at 73.9%.

• Steady growth pushed it to 77.2% by 2018.

• The pandemic sparked a surge, peaking at 83.3% in 2021.

Since then, we’ve seen a “return to normal,” with occupancy settling at:

• 80.0% in 2022

• 75.9% in 2023

• 75.1% in 2024

• 74.5% in 2025 (current lettable area basis)

This suggests the market is stabilizing at a healthy, sustainable level—right in line with pre-pandemic norms.

What’s Behind the Numbers?

• Mature Stores Shine: Established stores (no expansions in the last four years) are holding strong, with occupancy rising to 79.6%—a positive sign of underlying demand.

• New Supply, Healthy Competition: The gap between all-store and mature-store occupancy reflects new facilities entering the market, which naturally start with lower fill rates but support long-term growth.

• Regional Standouts:

  • West Midlands & Wales leads the way at 84.6% mature occupancy, showing robust demand.

  • Scotland follows at 83.4%.

  • London, with its dense supply and competitive market, sits at 77%.

Revenue and Strategy:

• Pricing Adjustments: Revenue per square foot dipped 5.4% to £27.40, as operators focused on keeping occupancy healthy—even if it meant easing prices. This shift from “yield over volume” to “volume protection” is a really smart, proactive move in today’s environment IMO.

Self storage is settling into a new, stable normal. With strong performance from mature stores, smart pricing strategies, and regional bright spots, the sector continues to offer reliable opportunities for investors who value resilience and adaptability.

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Industry News 🧐 …

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Yesterday’s Results -

Willerby (Hull) … My Big Site

• 1 Reservations

• 1 Move Ins

• 2 Move Outs

Month to Date -

• MINUS 190 Sq Ft

Reservations so far this week = 1

Move Ins so far this week = 1

Clough Rd Figures ... The Automated Site

• 1 Reservations

• 2 Move Ins

• 0 Move outs

Month to Date -

• PLUS 585 Sq Ft

Reservations so far this week = 1

Move Ins so far this week = 2

Beverley … My Baby (First Site)

• 1 Reservations

• 1 Move Ins

• 0 Move outs

Month to Date -

• MINUS 45 Sq Ft

Reservations so far this week = 1

Move Ins so far this week = 1

Wrexham's Figures (Indoor) ... My First Acquisition

• 0 Reservation

• 0 Move Ins

• 0 Move Outs

Month to Date -

• MINUS 205 Sq Ft

Reservations so far this week = 0

Move Ins so far this week = 0

Mansfield Figures

• 2 Reservation

• 1 Move Ins

• 2 Move Outs

Month to Date -

• PLUS 595 Sq Ft

Reservations so far this week = 2

Move Ins so far this week = 1

Glasgow

• 0 Reservation

• 0 Move Ins

• 0 Move Outs

Month to Date -

• PLUS 320 Sq Ft

Reservations so far this week = 0

Move Ins so far this week = 0

South Shields

• 0 Reservation

• 0 Move Ins

• 0 Move Outs

Month to Date -

• 0 Sq Ft

Reservations so far this week = 0

Move Ins so far this week = 0

Meme / GIF of the day -  👀😂

Health and Fitness ... Move More = Live Longer - 🏋️‍♀️ 🏃

Weekly goals -

• Gym - 5 times

• Run - 15 miles

Results so far -

• Gym - 0

• Run - 0 Miles

Yesterday’s steps - 24,827

Loads of self storage love,

Dean ❤️ 🙃