A self-storage site in Loughborough is proving popular with residents, students and local businesses, reaching 65% occupancy less than a year after opening.

Here Self Storage, based at Regent Retail Park off Broad Street, is seeing strong take-up across its mix of unit sizes, with hundreds already in use and more set to be occupied in the coming weeks. The response highlights growing demand for secure, flexible storage in the town.

The site, part of a national network operated by Engage Management Services, offers secure units for everything from household belongings to tools and stock. Customers benefit from 24/7 access, a smartphone app entry system, state-of-the-art security and CCTV monitoring.

While many use the facility for personal reasons such as moving house, renovations or university term times, the team is seeing a noticeable rise in enquiries from local business owners too.

Eve Williams, Area Manager at Engage Management Services, said: “People use self-storage for all sorts of reasons – it’s not just about putting a few boxes away. Some need space between house moves, others are running growing businesses and need somewhere safe and accessible to store equipment, stock or tools.

“What we’re hearing more often is that people don’t want to be tied into long leases or pay for space they’re not using. The flexibility really appeals and so does the fact they can access their unit whenever they need it.”

According to the Self Storage Association’s 2025 report, nearly a quarter of business users across the UK now run their entire operation from a storage unit. That national shift is beginning to show in Loughborough too, with smaller companies increasingly turning to storage as a way to stay agile and keep overheads low.

Here Self Storage offers a range of unit sizes, with short-term contracts and the ability to scale up or down as needed. Whether customers are decluttering, managing deliveries or setting up a start-up, the site is designed to make the process easy, secure and convenient.

Mark van Adrichem, CEO of Engage Management Services, added: “We always felt Loughborough was a strong location for this kind of offer, and the response so far has been fantastic. We’ve had great feedback from customers who like the convenience, the security and the flexibility to use the space however they need. For some, it’s become a vital part of their daily routine – whether for business or everyday life.”

The Loughborough facility was also designed with sustainability in mind, featuring energy-efficient lighting and environmentally responsible building materials. As demand continues to grow, Engage is set to open new sites in Northampton and Salisbury later this year.

To find out more, visit www.hereselfstorage.co.uk