Parcel lockers for education sites and local authorities
Generate guaranteed annual income from unused space at universities, colleges, student accommodation and public estates, with a fully managed parcel locker solution.
Is my location viable?
Simply complete the form and we will get back to you as soon as we have checked the postcode out with our locker partners.
Why parcel lockers work for education and local authority sites
Education sites and local authority estates are community hubs with strong daily footfall and accessible locations.
Hosting a parcel locker can:
- Generate guaranteed annual rental income
- Support students and local residents
- Increase site utilisation
- Improve convenience for staff and visitors
- Deliver secure out-of-home parcel collection
- Operate 24/7 where suitable
All with no capital investment required.
Suitable education and public sector locations
LOCAL AUTHORITIES
- Council-owned car parks
- Civic centres
- Public buildings
- Community hubs
Turn underused public estate space into contracted revenue.
STUDENT ACCOMMODATION
- University halls
- Private PBSA schemes
- Campus residential blocks
Provide secure parcel delivery for residents while generating income.
COLLEGE & UNIVERSITY CAR PARKS
- Colleges
- Further education colleges
- University campuses
Monetise underutilised parking bays or perimeter space.
Turn underused space into reliable revenue
Even a small footprint, often equivalent to one parking space, can become a long-term income-generating asset.
Rather than leaving perimeter areas or redundant parking unused, parcel lockers allow education estates to:
- Improve asset performance
- Support community access
- Deliver predictable rental income
- Enhance sustainability through consolidated deliveries
How it works
Your first step is to let us know where you would like the parcel lockers to be located as we need to ascertain whether your location is viable. Simply complete the form above, or call us on 0333 335 6164, to let us know your location postcode.
We will check with our locker partners and then contact you to let you know the viability. If it’s a YES then the next steps are illustrated below.
Once installed you will simply receive a guaranteed income for the length of the contract agreed.
No upfront cost. No operational burden.
- Site surveys
- Approvals of locations with parties
- Installation project management
- Ongoing communications for maintenance
- Rental payments
Why education and local authorities partner with LockerQuest
- 1,500+ locker spaces managed across the UK
- 250+ location partners
- Nationwide coverage
- Strong relationships with leading locker operators
- Revenue-focused commercial agreements
We specialise in helping property and venue owners unlock additional income from unused space.
Education and public sector stakeholders care about this.
Security & Operational Assurance
Secure, monitored locker systems
Minimal noise impact
No cash handling on site
Professional installation contractors
Public liability cover
Clear reporting and service processes
Designed to operate safely within education environments.
Frequently Asked Questions
Parcel Lockers are installed in major UK Towns and Cities. They are located where people live and go, in visible and safe areas for customers to send, collect and return parcels.
In an easy to find location with good access and no obstructions. The space needs to be well lit
for customers to use.
No, not all the time. Some lockers are powered by batteries so no electric connection is required.
Each parcel locker needs to be easily accessed by customers and the delivery vehicles, ideally 24/7 or early till late.
Parcel lockers can be installed inside or outside as long as the space is within your property boundary.
Ideally yes, but if your location doesn’t have a hard surface, the locker company may install a concrete base. Some lockers will also tolerate a slight slope.
Yes, there are 4/5 main parcel locker providers in the UK. LockerQuest manages the space and decides on the best locker/s for each site based on several factors e.g., you may only have room for one locker, there is no power available and lockers already installed in your area.
Every locker is slightly different in size. Generally, the height of a locker is 2.2 metres high and 0.7 metres deep. The width of the locker range between 2 metres and 6 metres.
In general cases planning permission is not required within private areas. Planning permission has been known to take place on a retrospective basis, but on a very few occasions