Stocking police approved, Secured by Design and independently rated key safes from the UK's most trusted brands. If you need to store keys securely outside a property, you're in the right place.
Not all key safes are equal. Products that carry independent security ratings, such as LPS1175 Issue 8 certification from the Loss Prevention Certification Board, or Secured by Design approval under the UK Police Preferred Specification, have been tested to resist the kinds of attacks a determined intruder would use.
At Padlocks.co.uk, we stock key safes from Master Lock, ABUS, Supra, Squire, ARK, Loxal and more. Whether you need a simple combination key safe for domestic use, a police approved model for carer access, or a smart Bluetooth key safe for managed rental properties, you will find the right product below.
Top 3 Bestselling Key Safes
We get asked regularly which key safes sell best, and the answer has stayed fairly consistent. The Supra C500 Pro is the standout: it has been the UK's leading police approved key safe for years, with over two million sold, and it keeps selling because it genuinely delivers on security, build quality and ease of use. It is the product most recommended by care providers, local authorities and insurers. The Master Lock 5401EURD sits at the other end of the scale: a reliable, affordable home key safe that covers the basics well, and the one we recommend most often when people ask for something solid without the premium price. For anyone weighing up which key safe to buy on a budget, it is a difficult one to beat. The ABUS 787 Key Garage fills a different need entirely. It is not a high-security rated unit, but as a key safe for shared access it is one of the best-made combination lock options on the market, and its capacity for up to 20 keys makes it a consistent favourite in homes, small offices and rental properties.
For most households, the right key safe is one that is simple to use, built to last outdoors and does not cost a fortune. These three come up again and again as the go-to choices for a home key safe.
The Master Lock 5401EURD is our most straightforward recommendation: a solid, no-fuss wall mounted key safe with a lifetime guarantee and a price point that makes it an easy buy. If you want something with a bit more capacity and a longer guarantee period, the Squire Key Keep 2 is worth the step up. It is particularly well suited to outdoor key safe installations that will take a beating from the weather. For anyone who uses the key safe regularly in low light or early mornings, the Master Lock 5425EURD with its light-up dials is a small but genuinely useful upgrade.
Top 3 key safes for Property Management and Rental Properties
Managing access across multiple properties or handing over to guests you will never meet in person changes what you need from a key safe. Audit trails, remote access management and the ability to update codes easily become far more important than they are for a standard home installation. The Master Lock 5441EURD is our top pick here: Bluetooth-connected, app-managed, with a full access history log and the ability to share temporary or permanent access without a physical handover. It is the strongest smart key safe in this price range for holiday lets and serviced accommodation. For holiday let operators who want police approved security alongside that convenience, the Supra P500 Pro is the upgrade, bringing LPS1175 A5 accreditation and Secured by Design approval. The Squire Key Keep 2 rounds out the list as a dependable, simple option for landlords who want something reliable and low-maintenance across a portfolio.
Offices and commercial settings have different demands from a key safe: higher key volumes, multiple users with varying levels of access and often a need for some kind of accountability around who accessed what and when. The Master Lock 5441ENT is built for exactly this. The Vault Enterprise app is designed for multi-user environments and produces a full audit trail, making it a strong choice for managed workspaces and facilities teams. For higher key volumes, the ABUS 787 BIG holds up to 30 keys or 50 cards in a compact wall mounted key safe housing, with no app or battery required. The Supra 111S7 sits in the middle ground: a larger push-button unit that handles both keys and access cards. It is well suited to small offices that need something more capable than a domestic key safe with code access, without the complexity of a connected system.
If security is the primary concern, the conversation starts with independent certification. A key safe that has not been tested and rated to a recognised standard has not been proven to resist a real attack, and the difference between a certified and uncertified unit can be significant. The ARK Tamo holds a distinction no other mechanical key safe can claim: it is the world's first to achieve LPS1175 Issue 8 A10 certification from the Loss Prevention Certification Board, and it carries Secured by Design approval as a Police Preferred product. For anyone asking which is the most secure key safe on the UK market, it is the clear answer. The ARK Tamo Pro steps up further with LPS1175 Issue 8 B1, adding a steel internal vault and anti-saw pins for enhanced attack resistance. For properties where police approved accreditation is required but the budget does not stretch to the Tamo range, the Supra C500 Pro remains one of the most trusted LPS1175 A5 rated key safes on the UK market, with over two million units sold and a 5-year guarantee.
Key safes for carer access carry more responsibility than most. The person relying on that key safe may be elderly, vulnerable or unable to answer the door themselves, and the safe needs to perform reliably every single time in all weather conditions. For that reason, this is the category where the security rating matters most. The Supra C500 Pro is the natural starting point. It holds Police Preferred Specification, it is rated to LPS1175 Issue 8 A5, and it has been adopted widely by care providers, local authorities and NHS trusts across the UK precisely because it is trusted and proven. If you are looking for a police approved key safe for carers, this is the benchmark. If the property has rendered external walls, the Burton Keyguard XL is the one to specify: it is the only outdoor key safe in this range certified for fixing to rendered surfaces, and it carries the same Secured by Design approval. For domiciliary care providers managing access across a portfolio of properties, the Loxal Face Fix Pro adds cloud-based audit trail capability, so every access event is logged and accountable without any manual record-keeping.
Where can I buy weather-resistant key safes online?
You can buy weather-resistant key safes directly from specialist security retailers like Padlocks.co.uk. We stock models designed for outdoor use, with protective covers and weather-sealed mechanisms to handle rain, dirt and regular use.
If a key safe is going outside, it needs to be built for it. Not all are. We only list products that are suitable for external use, so you are not guessing.
We work closely with the major key safe brands and put models through their paces before we recommend them, including stress testing and environmental testing. Some units get a harder time than others, particularly those going into coastal locations where wind, rain and salt air have a habit of finding every weakness.
These are "favourites" because they are solid all-rounders that do the job day in, day out. And if your application is different, we will always steer you towards the right key safe for the job, even if it is not the most expensive one.
What are the different types of key safes available?
Most key safes fall into three categories.
Mechanical key safes use push buttons or dials. They are the most common, require no power and are widely used for homes, carers and shared access.
Smart key safes use Bluetooth or app control. These are useful for holiday lets or managed properties where access needs to be changed regularly.
High security key safes are tested against attack and carry certifications like LPS1175. These are used where security matters most, such as care environments or higher-risk locations.
Where can I buy a police-approved key safe?
Police approved key safes are those that meet Secured by Design standards. We stock a range of these at Padlocks.co.uk, including models widely used by local authorities and care providers.
If you need a key safe for carer access or a vulnerable setting, this is the standard to look for. Anything without it has not been tested in the same way.
How secure are key safes for outdoor use?
A well-made outdoor key safe is secure enough for everyday use, provided it is fitted properly and chosen for the right level of risk.
Higher-end models are tested against common attack methods such as drilling and forced entry. These are the types used by councils, housing associations and care teams.
Cheaper, unrated key safes offer basic deterrence but should not be relied on where security is important. The difference in build quality is significant.
What are the best key safes for home use in the UK?
For most homes, a solid mechanical key safe from a trusted brand is the right place to start. If the key safe is being used for carers or regular access, a Secured by Design model is usually the better option.
The Supra C500 Pro remains one of the most widely used key safes in the UK for a reason. It is reliable, easy to use and trusted by professionals.
For simpler use, models from Master Lock offer good value. If you want something more heavy duty, brands like ABUS and Squire provide stronger construction and higher levels of protection.
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