How Much Does Office Space Cost Across the UK? (Updated for Q2 2026)

This article was updated in March 2026

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 Q2 2026 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: £158 per desk per month
• Average office space: £190 per desk per month
• High-end office space: £227 per desk per month

East of England (Essex, Cambridge, Norwich)

• Economical office space: £210 per desk per month
• Average office space: £271 per desk per month
• High-end office space: £297 per desk per month

Greater London (Bromley, Lewisham, Barking)

• Economical office space: £198 per desk per month
• Average office space: £235 per desk per month
• High-end office space: £277 per desk per month

North East England (Newcastle, Middlesbrough, Sunderland)

• Economical office space: £149 per desk per month
• Average office space: £157 per desk per month
• High-end office space: £166 per desk per month

North West England (Manchester, Liverpool, Stockport)

• Economical office space: £169 per desk per month
• Average office space: £211 per desk per month
• High-end office space: £249 per desk per month

Northern Ireland (Belfast)

• Economical office space: £228 per desk per month
• Average office space: £328 per desk per month
• High-end office space: £403 per desk per month

Scotland (Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen)

• Economical office space: £230 per desk per month
• Average office space: £253 per desk per month
• High-end office space: £292 per desk per month

South East England (Kent, Brighton, Reading)

• Economical office space: £185 per desk per month
• Average office space: £245 per desk per month
• High-end office space: £313 per desk per month

South West England (Bath, Exeter, Bristol)

• Economical office space: £182 per desk per month
• Average office space: £224 per desk per month
• High-end office space: £277 per desk per month

Wales (Cardiff, Swansea)

• Economical office space: £144 per desk per month
• Average office space: £160 per desk per month
• High-end office space: £194 per desk per month

West Midlands (Birmingham, Coventry, Wolverhampton)

• Economical office space: £166 per desk per month
• Average office space: £183 per desk per month
• High-end office space: £205 per desk per month

Yorkshire and the Humber (Leeds, York, Bradford)

• Economical office space: £150 per desk per month
• Average office space: £188 per desk per month
• High-end office space: £222 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 Q1 2026!

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!