How Much Does Office Space Cost Across the UK? (Updated for Q4 2024)

This article offers a clear and concise overview of office space costs across the UK, helping you easily compare locations and find an office that suits your budget.

We analyse these costs using insights from Hubble’s updated Q4 2024 dataset, which spans thousands of workspaces in a variety of UK areas.

Keen to discover how much office space costs in London? We’ve written another article about it!

The cost of office rental (UK averages)

Here are the average office costs across the UK — including economical, mid-range, and high-end options:

East Midlands (Derby, Leicester, Lincoln)

• Economical office space: £160 per desk per month
• Average office space: £224 per desk per month
• High-end office space: £267 per desk per month

East of England (Essex, Cambridge, Norwich)

• Economical office space: £216 per desk per month
• Average office space: £276 per desk per month
• High-end office space: £327 per desk per month

Greater London (Bromley, Lewisham, Barking)

• Economical office space: £206 per desk per month
• Average office space: £257 per desk per month
• High-end office space: £298 per desk per month

North East England (Newcastle, Middlesbrough, Sunderland)

• Economical office space: £109 per desk per month
• Average office space: £130 per desk per month
• High-end office space: £151 per desk per month

North West England (Manchester, Liverpool, Stockport)

• Economical office space: £148 per desk per month
• Average office space: £191 per desk per month
• High-end office space: £230 per desk per month

Northern Ireland (Belfast)

• Economical office space: £255 per desk per month
• Average office space: £312 per desk per month
• High-end office space: £384 per desk per month

Scotland (Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen)

• Economical office space: £236 per desk per month
• Average office space: £254 per desk per month
• High-end office space: £291 per desk per month

South East England (Kent, Brighton, Reading)

• Economical office space: £188 per desk per month
• Average office space: £243 per desk per month
• High-end office space: £298 per desk per month

South West England (Bath, Exeter, Bristol)

• Economical office space: £199 per desk per month
• Average office space: £243 per desk per month
• High-end office space: £292 per desk per month

Wales (Cardiff, Swansea)

• Economical office space: £175 per desk per month
• Average office space: £184 per desk per month
• High-end office space: £202 per desk per month

West Midlands (Birmingham, Coventry, Wolverhampton)

• Economical office space: £174 per desk per month
• Average office space: £180 per desk per month
• High-end office space: £193 per desk per month

Yorkshire and the Humber (Leeds, York, Bradford)

• Economical office space: £162 per desk per month
• Average office space: £195 per desk per month
• High-end office space: £220 per desk per month

The cost of office space (UK price ranges)

Here are the average price ranges for office space across the UK:

Key factors influencing office rental prices

Several factors influence whether an office is classified as ‘high-end’ or ‘low-end’:

• Amenities: Does it provide premium perks like on-site gyms, or just essentials like bike storage?
• Location: Is it conveniently situated near transport, dining, and entertainment, or is it more isolated?
• Renovations: Is the building modern and recently updated, or does it show signs of wear?
• Management Quality: Are the reception and support teams dependable and community-oriented?

Together, these elements shape the overall office ‘vibe’ and play a crucial role in determining the rental price.

Get a detailed breakdown with our Rent Guide!

We’ve updated Hubble’s Rent Guides with all the market data we collected in Q4 2024!

Our guide breaks down prices for both full-time and part-time offices and gives a detailed breakdown to show you exactly how much office space costs in different locations across the UK — including London.

We hope it helps companies better plan their next office move. Download your copy for free today!