
Sunderland
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Sunderland is our newest site in Tyne and Wear. You'll find us just off the Wessington Way (A1231) under the Queen Alexandra bridge, behind Jewsons.
This is a central location in Sunderland and is also well placed for the surrounding towns of South Shields, Washington, Boldon and Houghton-le-Spring.
Information on our Self Storage in Sunderland
Our Sunderland storage site is one of our newest, we opened it because we understand our customers need local storage and access to it when it's convenient for them.
Site Access at Sunderland
We provide access to your secure storage 24 hours a day 7 days a week via an electronic security gate. In order to gain access to the site our customers are given a coded key fob, which opens the security gate, this prevents unauthorised access to the site by anyone other than our customers and helps keep your storage secure.
Storage Sizes at Sunderland
At our Sunderland site we offer 3 different storage sizes to make our storage fit your needs - Handy, Standard and Large.
Perfect For Long and Short Term Storage
If you're looking for short-term storage to get you out of a tight spot our minimum storage period (at any of our locations) is just 1 week - perfect for temporary storage.
We also offer a great solution for long-term storage, we have no maximum duration, we simply invoice our customers monthly - so provided you keep paying your bill, we're happy to continue your storage for as long as you need it.
You can also end your storage whenever you need to, we refund for any unused days from when you return your key, so you don't need to leave at the end of the month.
Storage for Students in Sunderland
We don't offer any specific services for students, we simply offer great, affordable storage close to where they're located!
Our location just off the Queen Alexandra bridge is pretty central in the city, so it's great for University of Sunderland students, it's near to both the St Peter's and City campus'.
Our short term storage is great for Uni Students looking to store things during summer holidays, and pick things up when they return for the next semester.
Our long term storage also works great for students if they need access to their items all year round, but not enough space in halls to keep everything!
If you have any questions regarding storage at our Sunderland location, give us a call on 0800 389 4319 or contact us online.
At our Sunderland storage facility you can gain access to your storage container when you need to with 24 hour access; 7 days a week, meaning you can come and go to your belongings when you need to from your storage container.
Gaining access through our electronic access gates using the fob that is provided along side your key upon collection.
The storage facility has a secure, security fence that creates a perimeter around the storage compound. We have CCTV security cameras monitoring activity throughout the site.
Also, we offer a range of packaging that can be purchased and provided from our site managers when collecting the key to your storage container at our Sunderland site.
Reasons to Store with U Hold The Key

24/7 Access
U Hold The Key Sunderland is open 24/7, so you can access your items whenever you need to —with no notice, no additional cost.

Self Storage Experts
With 24 years of experience, U Hold The Key makes self storage simple.
All our sites offer secure, 24/7 access, drive-up convenience, and 24-hour customer support — everything you need, exactly when you need it.

Flexible Contracts
Our flexible storage agreements let you stay for as long as you need, with no long-term commitment, easy, hassle-free move-out when you're ready and a full refund for unused storage days.
Why Choose U Hold the Key Sunderland?















Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the U Hold The Key Sunderland site located?
Our Sunderland site is on Crown Road in Low Southwick (SR5 2BS)—just off the A1231 (Wessington Way) and underneath the Queen Alexandra Bridge, making it easily accessible from across Sunderland and the wider Tyne and Wear area.
We’re well placed for customers coming from Southwick, Pallion, Monkwearmouth, Seaburn, Fulwell, and even Washington and Hylton. The site is located near key industrial and trade areas, perfect for both personal and business storage.
What size storage containers do you offer at your Sunderland site?
At our Crown Road site in Sunderland, we offer a range of container sizes to suit different needs – whether you're storing a few boxes or the contents of an entire house or business.
Sizes on site include:
• 20ft containers – Ideal for full house moves, business stock, or large equipment
• 10ft containers – Great for smaller house moves, tradespeople’s tools, or bulky items
• 8ft containers – Perfect for seasonal storage, furniture, or hobby equipment
• 6ft containers – A compact option for decluttering, student storage, or smaller loads
Not sure what size you need? Our team is happy to help you choose the right fit based on what you’re storing, please give us a call on 01740 629988 or email enquiries@uholdthekey.co.uk