Gone are the days where you’d leave a key under the plant pot, or on top of the door frame. Outdoor key safes allow you to keep your home secure, whilst also providing temporary access to those who might need it. You might need to let carers, cleaners or forgetful teenagers in while you’re out, or you need to give access to your holiday home to paying guests. This method of giving them access is secure, reliable and easy to use.
Discover our top ten best outdoor key safes.
Burton Keyguard XL Key Safe
- Push button combination lock
- Secured by Design and Sold Secure accredited
- Secures 7 keys
This is high security key safe is the UK’s first dual-certified key safe, with accreditation from both Secured by Design, which is the official Police security initiative, and Sold Secure. There are 12 buttons to use when creating your code, providing extra options and therefore decreasing the likelihood that anyone can guess your code. The keypad is designed to be easy to use in low light, with green lettering.
The Burton Keyguard XL Key Safe is quite large and reassuringly heavy. It comes with a waterproof cover and an internal key hook, making it practical to use outdoors.
Supra GE C500 KeySafe
- Push button combination lock
- Secured by Design
- Secures 6 keys
A market leading key safe, the Supra GE C500 KeySafe is a high security key safe that’s approved by Secured by Design. This means that at design level, it’s resistant to attack, which gives everyone peace of mind when utilising this particular key safe. There are 12 buttons to use when creating the code (recommended to only use 4-6 digits), it’s simple to use, and comes with a hinged plastic cover.
It’s a sturdy key safe, making it a good option for all applications.
Master Lock 5441EUREC Smart Key Safe
- Digital keypad
- Battery powered
- Secures 4 keys
A key safe for the 21st century, this Master Lock Smart Key Safe allows access either through a pin code on the keypad or via the smartphone app (available on both iOS & Android). Through the app you can share access remotely, keep track of who has used the key safe, and grant temporary codes. This makes it ideal for managing guest house or holiday home access remotely – and ensuring that your guests cannot return uninvited.
A battery powered key safe, it does mean that you have to keep on top of the power level. The keypad includes illuminated buttons, so access at night or in low light levels is easy. Easy to install and use, this key safe from Master Lock is one of our favourites.
Phoenix Key Store KS0003
- Push button combination lock
- Includes rubber weather resistant cover
- Ideal for bunches of keys
Phoenix’s latest key safe is discreet, reliable and secure.
The protective rubber cover not only protects the safe from the elements but it also ensures a uniform appearance, making it hard to identify as a key safe. Designed to be wall mounted, with the fixings supplied, its high strength body makes this key safe a sturdy option.
Master Lock High Security Key Safe
- Push button combination lock
- Secured by Design
- Secures 6 keys
Specifically designed for protection against external attack, this high security key safe is Secured by Design and Sold secure accredited. A heavy-duty key safe weighing 3kg, the Master Lock High Security Key Safe is made from zinc alloy with a recessed door construction. Ideal for indoor and outdoor use, it includes a hinged plastic protective cover for protection against the elements. There are 14 push buttons on this key safe, providing 16,000 different possible codes.
Yale Y500 Key Safe
- Four-wheel combination lock
- Includes protective plastic lock cover
- Secures 3 keys
With a clean design, simple installation and operation, the Yale Y500 key safe is ideal for storing a smaller number of keys. Yale is a widely recognised and trusted brand, and the build quality reflects that. The combination code has to be entered in sequence, giving it an extra security edge over non-sequential combination key safes. You also have to scramble the code before locking, which means that it won’t let you lock the key safe up again if you’ve still got the code in the combination. This prevents you from essentially leaving it open. It is however quite bulky, and with the Yale badge it is difficult to conceal.
Asec Vital Mini Key Safe
- Four-wheel combination lock
- Includes protective plastic lock cover.
- Secures 5 keys
If budget is your main concern, then this is the key safe for you! Offering excellent value for money, this mini key safe from Asec can hold up to 5 keys, is weather resistant and installs straight onto the wall. Suitable for both internal and external use, the combination lock has a weather resistant shield to protect the mechanism. It features a hinge opening, making it quick and easy to use.
Burton Keyguard
- Push button combination lock
- Includes rubber weather resistant cover.
- Secures 7 keys
With a new and improved design, this key safe from Burton includes 12 buttons and can secure up to 7 keys. It comes with a rubber cover to protect against rain. It offers excellent value for money, looks discreet yet is very sturdy, and is easy to fit and use. The front isn’t hinged, which gives you room to access the keys easily.
Master Lock Mini Key Safe
- Four-wheel combination lock
- Includes protective plastic lock cover.
- Secures 4 keys
- Larger size also available
This mini key safe includes a 4-wheel combination where the user can choose their own 4-digit combination. It is discreet at only 115mm tall, making this key safe ideal for those who wish to be inconspicuous about storing keys externally. It’s easy to use, and easy to change the combination at any time. The plastic lock cover protects the lock from the weather.
Phoenix Key Store KS1
- Four-wheel combination lock
- Secures 3 keys
- Low price
Ideal for a smaller budget, this key safe is small in size, storing up to 3 keys. The magnetic hook keeps keys in place, so there’s no risk of them falling out or getting stuck in a corner of the compartment. It unfortunately doesn’t come with a protective cover for any additional weather resistance.
