Student Storage for King’s College London Halls

  • We collect from your room – door-to-door pickup from any KCL hall of residence.
  • We store your items securely – your belongings are kept safe in our UK storage facility until you need them back.
  • We return them when you need them – delivered to your new address or back at the start of term.

Updated May 2026 — bookings open for the 2026 summer storage season and 2026/27 academic year.

Door-to-door student storage for KCL halls — how it works

UniMove provides door-to-door student storage from any King’s College London hall of residence. We collect belongings from your room, store them securely, and return them when you are ready for the next term, tenancy, or move-in date.

About student storage at KCL halls, London

King’s College London houses around 5,000 students across its hall network, with the largest concentrations at Stamford Street Apartments (Waterloo, opposite the South Bank), Champion Hill (Denmark Hill, near the Maudsley Hospital and Camberwell), Great Dover Street (Borough), Wolfson House (Pimlico), and Angel Lane (Stratford). Halls are positioned to serve KCL’s five campuses — Strand, Waterloo, Guy’s, St Thomas’s, and Denmark Hill. End-of-term vacate dates fall in mid June.

KCL’s central London halls are mostly inside the ULEZ and Congestion Charge zone; UniMove uses ULEZ-compliant vehicles so neither charge passes through. Each hall has a different loading arrangement: Stamford Street has managed loading bays on the Stamford Street kerbside, Champion Hill uses the service road off Champion Hill, and Great Dover Street loads from the building’s own bay. We pre-book each hall’s slot with reception. Typical KCL hall residents store four to six boxes; the largest volumes come out of Stamford Street and Champion Hill where flats are self-catered.

What students usually store

  • Suitcases and boxes
  • Clothes and bedding
  • Kitchen items
  • Books and study equipment
  • Personal belongings
  • Sports equipment

Why students choose collection and storage instead of self-storage

Traditional self-storage often means hiring a van, carrying everything yourself, and paying for more space than you need. UniMove’s student-focused collection and storage service is simpler — especially if you are leaving halls, sharing transport with housemates, or heading home for summer.

Frequently asked questions about student storage at KCL halls

How much does KCL hall student storage cost?

Pricing depends on how many boxes you store and how long you need storage for. The quote covers door-to-door collection from your KCL hall room, secure storage, and return delivery. Most KCL hall residents store between four and six boxes; Stamford Street and Champion Hill flats often store slightly more due to self-catered kitchen items. Get a KCL halls quote for an exact figure.

Do you collect from Stamford Street, Champion Hill, and Great Dover Street?

Yes — we collect from all KCL halls, including the larger ones (Stamford Street Apartments in Waterloo, Champion Hill in Denmark Hill, Great Dover Street near Borough) plus Wolfson House in Pimlico, Angel Lane in Stratford, and the smaller central halls. Each hall is booked separately so we coordinate the right loading bay and arrival window with hall reception.

Are KCL hall collections affected by the Congestion Charge zone?

Several KCL halls (Stamford Street, Great Dover Street, Wolfson House) sit inside the Congestion Charge zone. We use ULEZ-compliant vehicles and absorb the Congestion Charge in our standard London pricing, so neither cost is passed through to you. The quoted price is the final price.

When can my items be returned in London?

Return delivery is arranged for whenever you need your belongings back — typically the start of the next academic year, the day a new tenancy starts, or whenever you return to London from travel or home.

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