What is a Eurograde Safe?
What Is a Eurograde Safe?
A simple UK guide to certified safe ratings — from EN 14450 S1 and S2 through to EN 1143-1 Eurograde 0–7 — with the insurance values normally associated with each level.
CERTIFIED
S1 → GRADE 7
Certified safe ratings explained simply
Before the EN 1143-1 Eurograde system begins at Grade 0, there are two important lower certified levels: EN 14450 S1 and EN 14450 S2. They are not technically Eurogrades, but they form the natural lower part of the security-rating ladder for many UK customers.
From EN 14450 S1 to Eurograde 7
This makes the relationship between the two standards obvious: S1 and S2 sit below Eurograde 0, then the EN 1143-1 Eurogrades continue upward as tested burglary resistance increases.
| Rating | Standard | Cash rating | Valuables rating | Typical use | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S1 | EN 14450 | £2,000 | £20,000 | Certified entry level | VIEW SAFES → |
| S2 | EN 14450 | £4,000 | £40,000 | Higher domestic security | VIEW SAFES → |
| Grade 0 | EN 1143-1 | £6,000 | £60,000 | Higher-value home | VIEW SAFES → |
| Grade 1 | EN 1143-1 | £10,000 | £100,000 | Home / jewellery / business | VIEW SAFES → |
| Grade 2 | EN 1143-1 | £17,500 | £175,000 | High-value home | VIEW SAFES → |
| Grade 3 | EN 1143-1 | £35,000 | £350,000 | Very high-value / commercial | VIEW SAFES → |
| Grade 4 | EN 1143-1 | £60,000 | £600,000 | Specialist high-value | VIEW SAFES → |
| Grade 5 | EN 1143-1 | £100,000 | £1,000,000 | Commercial / specialist | VIEW SAFES → |
| Grade 6 | EN 1143-1 | £150,000 | £1,500,000 | Exceptional-value protection | VIEW SAFES → |
| Grade 7 | EN 1143-1 | £250,000 | £2,500,000 | Maximum specialist protection | VIEW SAFES → |
Which certified safe rating do I need?
Start with the approximate value of the jewellery and valuables you want to protect. The lower EN 14450 S1/S2 levels are included here alongside the EN 1143-1 Eurogrades. Your insurer has the final say on the rating they require.
How are certified security safes tested?
Both EN 14450 and EN 1143-1 use independent testing, but they are different standards. EN 14450 provides the S1 and S2 security levels; EN 1143-1 is the more demanding burglary-resistance standard used for Eurograde safes.
EN 14450
S1 / S2
EN 1143-1
0 AND ABOVE
Has your insurer told you to buy a Eurograde safe?
Send us the wording they have given you — for example “S2”, “Grade 1”, “Grade II”, “EN 14450”, “EN 1143-1” or a particular cash rating — and we can help you identify the correct type of safe.
020 8445 0001Uncertified safes, EN 14450 and Eurograde
The key distinction is that S1 and S2 are genuine certified security levels, but they sit under a different standard from Eurograde safes.
Uncertified / manufacturer-rated
EN 14450 S1 / S2
EN 1143-1 Eurograde
A highly rated safe still needs to be installed correctly
Every property is different. Wardrobes, fitted cupboards, timber floors, masonry walls and concrete floors can all present different installation challenges. These are three genuine London & Home Counties Safes installations showing how certified safes can be securely installed in different situations.
Wardrobe Installation
Eurograde 2 safe installed inside a bedroom wardrobe
This 109kg KeySecure VICTOR Grade 2 safe was discreetly positioned inside an existing bedroom wardrobe, while still allowing the door, handle and digital keypad to operate correctly.
Cupboard Installation
EN 14450 S2 safe fitted discreetly inside a cupboard
A compact Bloomsbury 40K Size 2 digital safe was installed inside an existing fitted cupboard, keeping the safe discreet while making good use of the available storage space.
Concrete Floor & Brick Wall
239kg Eurograde 3 safe fixed to the concrete floor and wall
This substantial KeySecure VICTOR Grade 3 safe was installed inside a ground-floor cupboard with two separate structural anchor points into the fabric of the building.
Eurograde safe FAQs
Are EN 14450 S1 and S2 safes Eurograde safes?
No. S1 and S2 are certified under EN 14450, while Eurograde safes are certified under EN 1143-1. We include S1 and S2 on this page because they form the two lower certified steps immediately before Eurograde 0 for customers comparing insurance-rated security safes.
Is a Eurograde safe insurance approved?
Eurograde safes are commonly recognised by UK insurers because they are independently tested and certified. The final acceptable rating and installation requirements should always be confirmed with the individual insurer.
What does EN 1143-1 mean?
EN 1143-1 is the European standard used to test and classify burglary-resistant safes, strongroom doors and related secure storage products.
What is the difference between Eurograde 1 and Eurograde 2?
Grade 2 has a higher tested burglary resistance and normally carries a higher suggested insurance rating than Grade 1.
Does a Eurograde safe need to be bolted down?
Installation requirements depend on the safe, its weight, the available structure and the insurer's requirements. Professional anchoring is important for many installations.
Can a Eurograde safe be installed inside a wardrobe?
Yes, where the safe dimensions, access route and available fixing surfaces make that possible. London Safes has many real installation examples of this type.
Can a Eurograde safe also protect against fire?
Burglary resistance and fire resistance are different tests. Some Eurograde safes also have independently certified fire protection, but it should not be assumed unless a fire standard is stated.
Related Eurograde guides
Use these related pages to compare individual grades, understand insurer wording and browse the certified safe ranges on LondonSafes.co.uk.