Leicester · East Midlands
40ft high cube containers in Leicester: prices and delivery
In Leicester, a used 40ft high cube container costs £1,054 – £3,308, a new one £2,259 – £4,883, and hire £75 – £173 per month (prices excl. VAT). The delivered price depends on your postcode and the supplier’s depot, and is confirmed in the quote.
12.19 × 2.44 × 2.90 mUsedOne tripNew
New or used?
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Prices and budget · 40ft high cube
£1,054 – £4,883 excl. VAT
ContainerEU barometer guide prices for the container only, excluding VAT, transport and extras. They are not local stock or firm offers.
| New or used? | Prices and budget · excl. VAT |
|---|---|
| Used | £1,054 – £3,308 |
| One trip | £2,109 – £4,253 |
| New | £2,259 – £4,883 |
Rental · 40ft high cube
£75 – £173 excl. VAT / month
Long-term hire guide price, excluding delivery and collection, placement and deposit. Minimum hire periods vary by supplier.
Indicative dimensions: standard 40ft vs 40ft and 45ft High Cube
12.19 × 2.44 × 2.90 m · Tall storage
| Specification | 40ft standard | 40ft HC | 45ft HC |
|---|---|---|---|
| External length | 12.192 m | 12.192 m | 13.716 m |
| External width | 2.438 m | 2.438 m | 2.438 m |
| External height | 2.591 m | 2.896 m | 2.896 m |
| Internal height | 2.390 m | 2.697 m | 2.697 m |
| Internal volume | 67 m³ | 76 m³ | 86 m³ |
| Internal floor area | 28.3 m² | 28.3 m² | 31.9 m² |
Indicative dimensions: confirm the offered model’s specification with the seller.
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Delivery · Leicester
A container for Leicester may depart from different depots in East Midlands or a neighbouring region. Your exact postcode lets the supplier choose a depot and price road distance, vehicle and unloading.
Possible departure areas
Your supplier will confirm available depots for the project. A registered office or sales office does not guarantee a collection point.
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Estimate transport
Transport and unloading are quoted for your address, chosen depot, size and vehicle. Ask for the container and delivery services to be priced separately.
For a High Cube, confirm the height, truck dimensions, route clearances and unloading equipment. Dry 20/40-foot examples do not price this format.
Exact postcode required for a quote
Prepare site access
- Truck access and manoeuvring space
- Stable level ground and suitable supports
- Overhead obstacles and crane reach
- Unloading responsibility and delivery slot
Placing a container: the rules in England
GPDO 2015, Pt 1 Class E: if a container counts as a building incidental to enjoying the house: behind the principal elevation, single storey, max 2.5 m high within 2 m of the boundary (≈2.6 m containers exceed this), 3 m elsewhere; max half the curtilage built over; not at listed buildings; stricter on designated land. Temporary building-site use: Pt 4 Class A. Ask your council planning department.
- Official text : GPDO 2015 (England), Sch. 2 Pt 1 Class E
- Official text : GPDO 2015 (England), Sch. 2 Pt 4 Class A (temporary buildings and structures)
- Official text : GPDO 2015 (England), Sch. 1 Pt 1 (article 2(3) land)
- Official text : GPDO 2015 (England), art. 4 (directions restricting permitted development)
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Frequently asked questions · Leicester
How much does a delivered container in Leicester cost?
Allow £1,054 – £3,308 for a used 40ft high cube container or £2,259 – £4,883 new (excl. VAT), plus transport and unloading, priced for your address. The quote sets the final price for your postcode and the supplier’s depot.
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Leicester · East Midlands
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