Coworking spaces in the UK and Ireland are no longer a niche, in-between alternative for traditional offices and working from home: The latest market data from Q4 2025 shows 4,423 flex workspaces across the region, proving that coworking is now an integral part of everyday business life, used by everyone from freelancers growing companies to multinational enterprises.
This report looks at where those spaces are located, how prices vary from city to city and which operators are driving supply.
Leading Markets by Number of Coworking Spaces
Coworking Presence Concentrated in Major Urban Hubs
Coworking is widespread across the region, with the UK leading the way at 4,152 locations and Ireland adding another 271 to the map. Unsurprisingly, most of these spaces are clustered in big cities, with the UK’s major urban hubs and capitals dominating flexible workspace supply. That concentration reflects what Peter Kolaczynski, Director of Yardi Research, describes as “another steady quarter, with the UK continuing to stake its claim as the densest and most sophisticated coworking market in the world.”
First, greater London leads the market with 1,200 coworking spaces, representing a substantial share of the UK’s total supply. Manchester follows as the most active regional hub with 128 locations, while Glasgow is Scotland’s leading coworking market, ranking third nationally with 68. Then, Birmingham follows closely with 66 flex workspaces with Bristol and Leeds hot on its heels boasting 61 and 60 spaces, respectively.
Meanwhile, in Wales and Northern Ireland, Cardiff and Belfast are leading the charge. Both cities have firmly established themselves as the primary hubs for their regions, tied for eighth place nationally with 43 coworking spots each.
Of course, Dublin is the clear heavyweight in Ireland. With 126 locations, it’s home to nearly half of all of the coworking spaces in the entire country. Between its mix of energetic startups, global tech giants and remote workers, Dublin has become the undeniable heart of Ireland’s flexible workspace scene.
Coworking Subscription Prices
From Capital Premiums to Local Value: Coworking Prices Across a Broad Spectrum
When it comes to cost, the UK coworking market is a mixed bag. As such, there’s a massive price gap between the high-demand city centers and the more budget-friendly regional spots. Here’s a look at the most and least expensive hubs based on median prices for different types of workspaces:
Day Passes
The UK-wide median day pass price in Q4 2025 stands at £25. Premium pricing is most evident in greater London, Edinburgh, Belfast and Oxford — all posting median day pass rates of £30 — while Dublin stands out even further with a median rate of €42 (the highest among all markets analysed).
Conversely, at the more affordable end of the spectrum, Aberdeen offers the lowest median day pass price among major UK coworking markets at £18, followed by Warrington (£20) and Glasgow (£23). Nottingham also remains competitively priced, matching Glasgow at £23.
Monthly Memberships
The median coworking membership price in the UK stands at £180 per month, placing flexible workspace within reach for a broad range of users.
However, those looking in Oxford should prepare to pay a premium: The median rate of £295 makes it the most expensive spot in the country by far. Cardiff also punches above its weight at £220 to join greater London (£200) as one of the pricier markets.
In most other big cities — like Manchester, Leeds, Bristol and Edinburgh — prices are remarkably consistent, usually hovering right around £195. Otherwise, Liverpool and Aberdeen represent the bargain end by offering the lowest rates among the major hubs at just £139 a month.
Virtual Office Services
For businesses that don’t need a physical desk, but that still want a professional business address, the median monthly price for virtual office subscriptions in the UK stands at £100 a month.
Here again, some of the biggest commercial centers carry the most weight, as well as the highest price tags. Specifically, Liverpool leads the pack at £175, while Birmingham (£139) and greater London (£125) also show just how much a prestigious postcode is worth in a major city.
On the flip side, a startup or a remote team just looking to get on the map without breaking the bank would find bargain deals in Cardiff (£35) and Bristol (£43). These cities offer some of the most affordable ways to get a registered address, thereby allowing small businesses to keep their overhead low.
Meeting Room Rentals
Meeting room pricing varies widely by city with the UK national median clocking in at £30 per hour. Once again, greater London is the most expensive market at £50, followed by Edinburgh (£40) and Birmingham and Brighton and Hove (both at £35 per hour).
In Ireland, coworking prices show moderate variation between Dublin and regional markets. For instance, the national median day pass price stands at €25, compared to €42 in Dublin. But, monthly memberships register at €205 nationwide, aligning with the capital’s median.
Virtual office subscriptions come in at €100 nationally and €115 in Dublin, while meeting room rentals come in at €40 per hour nationwide, rising to €53 per hour in the capital.
Top Operators Across UK & Ireland
Large Networks Continue to Dominate Core Urban Markets
Regus reigns as the largest coworking operator in the UK with 203 locations nationwide, including 70 that are located throughout greater London, as well as the top 15 cities highlighted in our report. Its footprint spans all major markets, reinforcing Regus’ position as the most widely distributed flexible workspace provider in the country. Unlike most of its competitors, the brand prioritises broad national coverage, rather than concentrating heavily in a small number of cities.
Fora ranks second, operating 64 locations nationwide with a portfolio heavily concentrated in London, reflecting a safer strategy built around dense coverage in high-demand, mature markets.
Bruntwood is another major player in the scene with 69 locations across the UK, including 54 in the country’s top cities. Its heart is firmly in Manchester and the North West, but you’ll also find them in Liverpool, Leeds, Birmingham, Cambridge and across Cheshire.
Workspace Group ranks fourth, operating 54 locations nationwide, 51 of which are located in the UK’s leading coworking markets. Its network is heavily concentrated in London and nearby commuter hubs, aligning with its longstanding focus on small and mid-sized businesses in and around the capital.
Rounding out the leading group, Spaces and Boutique Workplace Co are tied for fifth place by presence in major cities, each operating 39 locations across the UK’s top coworking hubs. Nationwide, Spaces counts 56 locations, combining a strong London base with selective coverage across major regional cities, whereas Boutique operates 41 locations by maintaining a predominantly London-focused portfolio.
Lastly, in Ireland, Pembr continues to lead the coworking market with 19 locations, all in Dublin. Its single-city strategy focuses on maintaining dense local coverage across both central and suburban areas of the capital.
Not far behind, Iconic Offices ranks second with 14 locations and is also concentrated entirely in Dublin. The operator remains firmly positioned in the premium segment, targeting established firms and scaling businesses seeking design-led, high-spec workspace.
Regus completes the top three, operating 16 locations nationwide, including nine in Dublin and additional sites across regional Irish cities. It remains the only major coworking operator in Ireland with a genuinely national footprint.
Methodology
- To compile this report, we used proprietary data from CoworkingCafe to determine the number of coworking spaces per market and identify the leading operators.
- The study relied solely on CoworkingCafe pricing data as of 9 January 2026 and inventory data as of 1 January 2026.
- Data was analysed at the city level, with the exception of London (the City of London plus 32 boroughs), based on built-up area (BUA) definitions provided by the Office for National Statistics.
Sources:
– Office for National Statistics, licensed under the Open Government Licence v.3.0 (contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2022)
– Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency, licensed under the Open Government Licence v.3.0
- In terms of pricing, the analysis focuses on national median starting prices per person per month for memberships and virtual office subscriptions, daily prices for day passes, and hourly rates for meeting rooms. Cities with three or fewer coworking spaces were excluded from the analysis.
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