A student storage company trusted by undergrads at universities nationwide is expanding its operations in Lincolnshire, aiming to support the thousands of students in the county who need affordable storage between terms.
The Box Co., which has already worked with more than 5,000 students across the UK, confirmed it is increasing slots and capacity in Lincoln to meet growing demand.
The move comes as more students at the University of Lincoln and Bishop Grosseteste University look for flexible, low-cost ways to store their stuff when leaving halls or moving between terms.
The company says the expansion is designed to help more students across Lincolnshire focus on finishing their term, rather than worrying about where to put their things.
Why student storage demand is growing in Lincolnshire
Lincoln’s popularity as a university city has grown in recent years, with the University of Lincoln more than doubling in size since the early 2000s.
Large cohorts of international students, along with many who come from outside the county, often face long journeys home at the end of term. For those living in halls, tenancy agreements typically run only during term time, leaving students with the challenge of moving their stuff out.
Rising housing costs have also pushed more students into shorter or more flexible lets, meaning they may not be able to leave their stuff behind when contracts end. Combined with limited access to cars or vans, many students say they are left with few affordable options when it comes to storage.
This growing demand has led to pressure on traditional self-storage companies in the city, which often need students to rent entire units at high rates, regardless of how little space they actually need.
Blerton Gerguri, Senior Operations Manager at The Box Co., said: “We know that end-of-term is one of the most stressful points in the student calendar, and with so many students in Lincolnshire needing somewhere safe for their things, we’re expanding operations to meet that need.
“That means more vans on the road, more local storage space, and faster turnaround times when students want their stuff back. Our aim is to make moving out of halls or houses easier, so students can focus on finishing the term rather than worrying about logistics.”
Current storage options are too expensive
According to The University of Lincoln, there are nearly 15,000 students enrolled at the institution, with Bishop Grosseteste hosting around 2,000 more. Many of these students come from outside the region, creating an annual surge in demand for temporary storage over Christmas, Easter, and summer breaks.
The problem? For many students in Lincolnshire, the current storage options are just too expensive. Traditional self-storage facilities normally charge for an entire unit, even if a student only needs to store a few boxes. On top of that, the cost of transport – from hiring a van to paying for taxis – quickly adds up. This makes storage feel out of reach for those already managing tight budgets.
“We hear from students every year that traditional storage just isn’t affordable,” continued Blerton. “They end up paying for space they don’t need, plus the added costs of vans and transport. At The Box Co. we’ve flipped that model on its head. By charging by the box, we make storage accessible to every student, no matter their budget.”
Making student storage in Lincolnshire more affordable
Unlike traditional storage companies, The Box Co. charges by the box rather than by the unit, with prices starting from £3.56 per box.
Collections are available from halls including Lincoln Courts, Pavilions and St Mark’s Student Village, as well as private addresses across the city. Items are stored locally and can be returned anywhere in Lincoln or nationwide.
The company said its expansion is designed to serve not just Lincoln itself, but also the wider county. “We’re preparing to help students right across Lincolnshire this year,” added Gerguri.
“Whether they’re staying in the city, heading home to another part of the UK, or even moving abroad for a term, we can keep their stuff safe and deliver it back when needed.”
For students looking for flexible, affordable student storage, visit The Box Co. at https://theboxco.co.uk
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