Metropolitan Safe Deposits St John's Wood
About Metropolitan Safe Deposits St John's Wood
St John's Wood vault on Circus Road, less than five minutes' walk from St John's Wood underground station; designed, built and fitted out by Rosengrens of Sweden. Metropolitan Safe Deposits states it is the largest independent provider of safe deposit boxes in the UK, with three London vaults offering boxes in over 20 sizes up to walk-in secure storage areas. Boxes are individually alarmed and customers access them with an electronic card and PIN or touch card, key and fingerprint, with private rooms and booths for viewing.
Key facts
| Type | Private safe deposit boxes |
|---|---|
| Address | 16/18 Circus Road, St John's Wood, NW8 6PG |
| Phone | 020 7722 2222 |
| Website | metrosafe.co.uk |
| Storage options | safe deposit box; walk-in secure storage |
| Access | Monday to Friday 8.30 - 7.00; Saturday 9.00 - 5.00; Sunday & Public Holidays 10.00 - 4.00; closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day |
| Insurance | Insurance cover of £10,000 is included with each safe deposit box and can be increased to up to £500,000 instantly. No excess applies. Additional cover e.g. £10,000 for £36.00 a year, £75,000 for £270.00, £250,000 for £900.00 (minimum term for any increase 12 months). |
| Prices | From £125.00 per year (box 45, 45/110/410 mm) to £3,385.00 per year (box 640, 640/610/458 mm); refundable key deposit £150 per box agreement (as of 9 October 2026) |
| Founded | 1983 |
Score: 5 out of 6
- Address with postcode
- Insurance amount stated
- Prices published
- Access hours stated
- Contract term stated
- No bank account needed
The six criteria
- Address with postcode: The vault has a published address with postcode.
- Insurance amount stated: An insurance amount or full-value cover is stated.
- Prices published: Actual prices are published on the website.
- Access hours stated: Access or opening hours are stated.
- Contract term stated: The minimum term or notice period is stated.
- No bank account needed: No bank account needed. Banks get no point here because they usually rent boxes to customers only.
Sources (7)
Checked: October 2026. Prices and terms can change, so please confirm them with the provider.
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Metropolitan Safe Deposits St John's Wood: questions
What storage does Metropolitan Safe Deposits St John's Wood offer?
According to Metropolitan Safe Deposits St John's Wood: Safe deposit box; walk-in secure storage.
Is storage with Metropolitan Safe Deposits St John's Wood insured?
According to Metropolitan Safe Deposits St John's Wood: Insurance cover of £10,000 is included with each safe deposit box and can be increased to up to £500,000 instantly. No excess applies. Additional cover e.g. £10,000 for £36.00 a year, £75,000 for £270.00, £250,000 for £900.00 (minimum term for any increase 12 months).
How much does storage with Metropolitan Safe Deposits St John's Wood cost?
Published prices: From £125.00 per year (box 45, 45/110/410 mm) to £3,385.00 per year (box 640, 640/610/458 mm); refundable key deposit £150 per box agreement (as of 9 October 2026) Prices can change, so ask the provider for the current price.
When can I access my box or metal at Metropolitan Safe Deposits St John's Wood?
According to Metropolitan Safe Deposits St John's Wood: Monday to Friday 8.30 - 7.00; Saturday 9.00 - 5.00; Sunday & Public Holidays 10.00 - 4.00; closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.
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