SafeBlog comparison · updated for 2026

Best Insurance Approved Safes UK in 2026

A good safe needs to fit the room, the valuables and the way you will actually use it. We compare useful sizes, lock types, fixing options and the security details that are easy to miss in a product listing.

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Our picks compared

Every populated product specification is shown here so the differences between these five options are easy to scan.

ProductBrandModelDimensionsColourListed priceAvailabilityRatingReviews
Phoenix Fortress SS1451KPhoenixSS1451KHeight: 250 mm; Width: 370 mm; Depth: 310 mmWhite£161.46In stock5.0/53
De Raat DRS Vega S2 10KDe Raat082040001Height: 275 mm; Width: 325 mm; Depth: 325 mmDark Grey£166.58Check retailer5.0/514
Chubbsafes HomeVault S2 15KChubbsafesCHV-S2-S15KHeight: 250 mm; Width: 385 mm; Depth: 275 mmWhite£199.00In stock4.9/560
Phoenix Fortress SS1451EPhoenixSS1451EHeight: 250 mm; Width: 370 mm; Depth: 310 mmWhite£222.22In stock4.0/51
Securikey Mini Vault Silver 0KSecurikeySFMV-0K-S-S2Height: 250 mm; Width: 374 mm; Depth: 274 mmLight Grey£230.40In stock4.8/534
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Phoenix Fortress SS1451K

Phoenix

Phoenix Fortress SS1451K

A value-led insurance approved safe pick for buyers watching the budget.

£161.46 · 5.0/5 from 3 reviews

Set beside the other four on this insurance approved safe list, at £161.46, it is the lowest-priced of the five, with the next option at £166.58. Its listed dimensions of 250 mm height × 370 mm width × 310 mm depth are the largest in this five-product set. The listing includes a security certification or insurance rating, a detail shared by 5 of the five products.

The Phoenix Fortress SS1451K is designed to conform to the latest and prestigious European S2 Standard and protects against burglary attack. It is the entry-price option in this group. Its listed body is the largest of the five. The key distinction is a security certification or insurance rating, so check whether that suits the way you plan to use it.

What we like

  • At £161.46, it is the lowest-priced of the five, with the next option at £166.58
  • The largest listed format offers more physical room than the smaller alternatives.
  • The listing includes a security certification or insurance rating, a detail shared by 5 of the five products.

What to watch

  • The other four may offer more room or additional stated features despite the higher prices.
  • The larger body needs more floor, wall or cupboard space than the other four options.

Specifications

  • BrandPhoenix
  • ModelSS1451K
  • DimensionsHeight: 250 mm; Width: 370 mm; Depth: 310 mm
  • ColourWhite
  • Listed price£161.46
  • AvailabilityIn stock
  • Rating5.0/5
  • Reviews3
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De Raat DRS Vega S2 10K

De Raat

De Raat DRS Vega S2 10K

A considered insurance approved safe option for the right installation.

£166.58 · 5.0/5 from 14 reviews

Looking across all five on this insurance approved safe list, at £166.58, it sits 2nd of five by price, with one cheaper and 3 dearer options in the set. Its listed dimensions of 275 mm height × 325 mm width × 325 mm depth sit between the most compact and largest options here. The listing includes key access, a detail shared by 4 of the five products.

The De Raat DRS Vega S2 10K is a key locking security safe, ideal for home or office use. It sits near the lower end of the price range here. Its listed body sits between the smallest and largest options. The key distinction is key access, so check whether that suits the way you plan to use it.

What we like

  • At £166.58, it sits 2nd of five by price, with one cheaper and 3 dearer options in the set
  • The mid-sized format avoids the smallest and largest extremes in this comparison.
  • The listing includes key access, a detail shared by 4 of the five products.

What to watch

  • One of the other four products is listed at a lower price.
  • At least one of the other four products is more compact, while another offers more room.

Specifications

  • BrandDe Raat
  • Model082040001
  • DimensionsHeight: 275 mm; Width: 325 mm; Depth: 325 mm
  • ColourDark Grey
  • Listed price£166.58
  • AvailabilityCheck retailer
  • Rating5.0/5
  • Reviews14
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Chubbsafes HomeVault S2 15K

Chubbsafes

Chubbsafes HomeVault S2 15K

A specification-led insurance approved safe choice beside the cheaper and larger alternatives.

£199.00 · 4.9/5 from 60 reviews

On the five-way figures for this insurance approved safe list, at £199.00, it sits 3rd of five by price, with 2 cheaper and 2 dearer options in the set. Its listed dimensions of 250 mm height × 385 mm width × 275 mm depth sit between the most compact and largest options here. The listing includes a security certification or insurance rating, a detail shared by 5 of the five products.

The Chubbsafes HomeVault S2 15K is a security safe designed for the home or office and has an EN 14450 S2 approved insurance rating of £4,000 cash or £40,000 valuables. It sits in the middle of the price range here. Its listed body sits between the smallest and largest options. The key distinction is a security certification or insurance rating, so check whether that suits the way you plan to use it.

What we like

  • At £199.00, it sits 3rd of five by price, with 2 cheaper and 2 dearer options in the set
  • The mid-sized format avoids the smallest and largest extremes in this comparison.
  • The listing includes a security certification or insurance rating, a detail shared by 5 of the five products.

What to watch

  • 2 of the other four products are listed at a lower price.
  • At least one of the other four products is more compact, while another offers more room.

Specifications

  • BrandChubbsafes
  • ModelCHV-S2-S15K
  • DimensionsHeight: 250 mm; Width: 385 mm; Depth: 275 mm
  • ColourWhite
  • Listed price£199.00
  • AvailabilityIn stock
  • Rating4.9/5
  • Reviews60
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Phoenix Fortress SS1451E

Phoenix

Phoenix Fortress SS1451E

The specialist insurance approved safe option for electronic or digital access.

£222.22 · 4.0/5 from 1 reviews

For this five-product insurance approved safe comparison, at £222.22, it sits 4th of five by price, with 3 cheaper and one dearer options in the set. Its listed dimensions of 250 mm height × 370 mm width × 310 mm depth are the largest in this five-product set. It is the only one of the five listings to call out electronic or digital access.

The Phoenix Fortress SS1451E is designed to conform to the latest and prestigious European S2 Standard and protects against burglary attack. It sits near the top of the price range here. Its listed body is the largest of the five. The key distinction is electronic or digital access, so check whether that suits the way you plan to use it.

What we like

  • At £222.22, it sits 4th of five by price, with 3 cheaper and one dearer options in the set
  • The largest listed format offers more physical room than the smaller alternatives.
  • It is the only one of the five listings to call out electronic or digital access.

What to watch

  • 3 of the other four products are listed at a lower price.
  • The larger body needs more floor, wall or cupboard space than the other four options.

Specifications

  • BrandPhoenix
  • ModelSS1451E
  • DimensionsHeight: 250 mm; Width: 370 mm; Depth: 310 mm
  • ColourWhite
  • Listed price£222.22
  • AvailabilityIn stock
  • Rating4.0/5
  • Reviews1
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Securikey Mini Vault Silver 0K

Securikey

Securikey Mini Vault Silver 0K

A insurance approved safe choice with the least demanding listed footprint.

£230.40 · 4.8/5 from 34 reviews

Against the other four on this insurance approved safe list, at £230.40, it is the highest-priced of the five, so the extra cost needs to be justified by its specification. Its listed dimensions of 250 mm height × 374 mm width × 274 mm depth are among the most compact in this five-product set. The listing includes a security certification or insurance rating, a detail shared by 5 of the five products.

The Securikey Mini Vault Silver 0K is a compact home and office security safe designed to protect cash and valuables from burglary attack. It asks the highest price in this group. Its listed body is among the most compact of the five. The key distinction is a security certification or insurance rating, so check whether that suits the way you plan to use it.

What we like

  • At £230.40, it is the highest-priced of the five, so the extra cost needs to be justified by its specification
  • The more compact listed format should be easier to place than the larger alternatives.
  • The listing includes a security certification or insurance rating, a detail shared by 5 of the five products.

What to watch

  • It costs more than the other four products.
  • The smaller format gives less room than at least one of the other four products.

Specifications

  • BrandSecurikey
  • ModelSFMV-0K-S-S2
  • DimensionsHeight: 250 mm; Width: 374 mm; Depth: 274 mm
  • ColourLight Grey
  • Listed price£230.40
  • AvailabilityIn stock
  • Rating4.8/5
  • Reviews34
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How we compared these products

Each card compares its product with the other four on this page. Price, listed dimensions, published properties and the feature groups visible in the retailer information shape the positive points and the buyer checks.

Prices, stock and specifications can change, so confirm the live listing before ordering. A safe or lock should also be fitted in line with the manufacturer’s instructions.