Oxford. It’s home to some of the world’s finest talent, unrivalled research capability and handy transport connections. It’s a city that provides a welcome escape of glorious parkland and excellent bars and eateries. The list of neighbourhoods and surrounding areas is endless!
If that wasn’t enough to immediately perk your interest, read on to discover why searching for an affordable and top-rated coworking space in Oxford should be close to the top of your to-do list.
Why choose a coworking space in Oxford?
Top talent on tap
Recruitment is always a bit of a challenge. But life gets much, much easier when you have world-leading talent all around you — and choosing a coworking space in Oxford is the simplest way to regularly connect your current (and future!) employees.
Oxfordshire — more than Oxford
You could base yourself in the city centre, which puts you in close proximity to the universities and the talent and research capability within. But of course, lots is happening in the wider area, too, that can make a broader search for desk space in Oxford well worth it.
Whether you want to get closer to the tech hubs of Science Vale in the south of the county or you simply want to enjoy the well-being benefits of choosing a serviced office that’s a little more rural, the options are there.
This could be a collaborative space in the city centre, offering community engagement and networking opportunities. Or, you can opt for a private workspace for a quieter space for focused work. The beauty is that it’s up to you!
It’s well-connected
By train, you can be in the centre of London in around 45 minutes’ time and Bristol within an hour. It’s truly a commuter’s dream since both locations are drivable in around 90 minutes, and Heathrow is just an hour away.
So, what’s a flexible office in Oxford like?
Flexible office spaces come in various types. You’ve got hot desk options, shared offices or the chance to rent a private office — big or small. Often “serviced”, these private workspaces are the equivalent of the all-inclusive holiday — and you can find many coworking spaces within them.
Rates, bills, equipment, and high-speed internet are all included in the monthly price. And if ever there’s an issue — a broken this, a faulty that — it’ll all be sorted with a quick call or email.
Is it more expensive to rent a flexible workspace in Oxford?
The short answer? It depends on what your plans are.
When you rent a flexible workspace (such as a serviced office), you’ll pay a slight premium on rent in exchange for zero hassle and competitive facilities.
However, with the flexibility to expand, downsize, or terminate your office lease with just a month’s notice, rather than committing for 5-10 years, you’ll only be paying for the necessary space at any given time.
In that sense, flexible office space can often work out much more economically.
Oxford coworking spaces to fit the way you work now
Work has changed — and so has the way you use your office. There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to ‘hybrid working’; it means something different for every business. So, we’ve ensured our flexible workspace platform offers something for everyone too.
Whether you need a hot desk, meeting room, a satellite site or a full HQ in Oxford (or a combination of all of them), we’ll help you find the right flexible workspace solution for you, and then help ensure it evolves with your changing needs.
To make a start, take a look at the best coworking spaces in Oxford available below:
Podium Space – Oxford – Sandford Gate
Whatever ‘hybrid working’ means for you right now, chances are there’s an Oxford workspace to match your needs at Sandford Gate. With private rooms for teams of one, micro-teams and growing teams, this 3-story building in the east of Oxford could work equally well as an HQ or satellite office/local hub.
The Dock Club lounge adds informal meeting space (and tea and coffee) to the mix. And Oxford city centre, the M40 and A34 are all just a short drive away.
Podium Space – Oxford – Prama House
Inside and out, Prama House makes a brilliant base for your small team or the perfect Oxford satellite office. Summertown, in north Oxford, is a welcoming haven of bars, cafes and restaurants. It’s just a short hop from the city centre and the A40 bypass, making it easy to get in and out of the city. The on-site parking is a big bonus.
Ascent Properties – Radley Place
South of Oxford city centre sits this serviced office complex offering fixed desks in shared space or private offices. All the essentials are present and correct: breakout areas, meeting rooms, superfast broadband. Pets are welcome, and transport connections are a big positive, with buses just a 5 minute walk away and Abingdon train station just a 20-minute stroll.
Podium Space – Oxford – Clarendon House
Looking for office space in Oxford that’s right at the heart of things? Clarendon House couldn’t be any more central if it tried. Not only is it a great base for connecting with other city-centre businesses and university colleges, but it’s also conveniently placed for entertaining clients or enjoying an after work social.
Citibase – Oxford – New Barclay House
The tone is set for this stylish Oxfordshire coworking space the moment you enter the reception. Cleverly bringing the outside in (and with touch-free access), it’s an inviting space, and the same is true of the light, bright workspaces above.
You’ll find hot desks, private rooms for tiny teams and larger spaces for growing businesses, so whatever your version of hybrid looks like right now, there’ll be something to suit. Nestling on the western outskirts of the city centre, New Barclay House has room for plenty of parking, and it’s just a short hop into Oxford centre or out to the A34 bypass.
Podium Space – Oxford – Heritage Gate
Close to the city centre, but not so close that getting in and out of the city is a grind, Heritage Gate offers serviced office space in Oxford, emphasising convenience. The A34 and A40 are both just a short hop away, making the daily commute much more manageable. And with generous space for smaller teams, it’s a great base for an SME or a handy hub for larger organisations.
Podium Space – Oxford – Belsyre Court
Belsyre Court is a coworking space in Oxford that puts you at the heart of the university’s colleges. St Anne’s and St Anthony’s are just across the road, so whether you’re looking to benefit from proximity to the university’s talent or research capabilities, or you value the prestige address, it’s a great bet.
The courtyard setting makes for a calm, refined Oxford workspace, yet the city centre, train station and a host of excellent bars and eateries are just a short stroll away. University Parks, just 2 minutes away, is a great space for a lunchtime stroll or a pre/post-work run too.
