We built Space Buddy for Bradford.
Not a franchise. Not a national chain. A Bradford team who spotted the gap — no affordable, accessible storage near the city centre. So we're building it.
St Stephens Mill, Bradford.
Space Buddy is based at St Stephens Mill, Ripley Street, Bradford, BD5 7JW — a historic industrial mill given a second life as a modern, secure storage facility.
Bradford has a proud industrial heritage, and St Stephens Mill is part of that story. Built during the height of the city’s textile industry, the mill has stood for over a century. We’ve adapted it into a state-of-the-art storage facility whilst honouring that heritage.
It’s in the heart of the city: 5 minutes from Bradford Interchange, walking distance from the University of Bradford, and easily accessible from all parts of Bradford, Shipley, Keighley, and across West Yorkshire.
When we were looking for a home, St Stephens Mill was the obvious choice. Solid building, central location, space to grow — and a history we’re proud to continue.
Why Space Buddy exists.
Bradford doesn’t have great storage options near the city centre. The big national chains tend to set up on retail parks out of town — fine if you have a car and don’t mind driving 20 minutes. Not so great if you’re a student, a city centre flat dweller, or a small business owner in BD1 or BD5.
We spotted that gap. Bradford is a growing city — new homes, new businesses, thousands of students at the University of Bradford, a thriving city centre. People need storage that’s convenient, affordable, and run by people who actually know the city.
So we took the leap. St Stephens Mill is being transformed into a modern, secure, fully-accessible storage facility. We’re launching in a few months, and we’re building something Bradford can be proud of.
Simple pricing. No nasty surprises. A team that actually picks up the phone.
Four principles.
Bradford proud
We're not a national chain parachuted into Bradford. We're locals — this is our city too.
Straightforward
No hidden fees, no confusing contracts, no deposit. Storage should be simple.
Your security first
24/7 CCTV, individual unit alarms, personal PIN codes. We take this seriously.
For everyone
Bradford is one of the most diverse cities in the UK. We speak English, Urdu, and Punjabi — and built Space Buddy for all of Bradford.
A team that speaks Bradford.
Bradford is one of the most culturally diverse cities in England, and our team reflects that. We speak English, Urdu, and Punjabi— and we’re proud of it.
Ask questions, sort your rental, or just chat about what you need — in the language that’s most comfortable. No translation apps, real conversations.
Space Buddy by the numbers
Come and say hello.
Got questions? Want to see the facility? Drop us an email or give us a call — we’re friendly, we promise.