Flexible work continues to shape the professional landscape across the UK, which now hosts 4,048 coworking spaces nationwide — one of the most extensive networks in the world, according to CoworkingCafe's latest State of the Coworking Industry Report.
Drawing on proprietary data collected as of October 2025, the report highlights the UK’s leading coworking hubs, key operators, and median prices for monthly memberships, day passes, virtual offices, and meeting rooms.
Within this landscape, Brighton & Hove and Oxford stand out as the South East’s leading coworking hubs. Brighton & Hove ranks 11th nationally with 32 coworking spaces (tied with Newcastle), while Oxford follows at #12 with 25 flex workspaces — together shaping one of the UK’s most active regional coworking markets.
Median subscription prices for coworking spaces in Brighton & Hove:
• Monthly memberships: £207/month, the second highest in the UK among major hubs, and above the national median of £180
• Day passes: £25/day, matching the national median and tied with Manchester, Cardiff and Warrington
• Virtual office subscriptions: £80/month, more affordable compared to the UK median of £95 per month
• Meeting rooms: £25/hour, below the national median of £30/hour
Median subscription prices for coworking spaces in Oxford:
• Monthly memberships: £295/month, the most expensive in the UK among major coworking hubs
• Day passes: £30/hour, tied with other expensive markets like Greater London, Edinburgh and Belfast
• Meeting rooms: £26 per hour, same as in Liverpool
UK & Ireland highlights:
• The UK & Ireland’s combined inventory stands at 4,315 spaces in Q3 2025.
• The UK alone hosts 4,048 spaces, with 3,544 in England, 293 in Scotland, 122 in Wales, and 89 in Northern Ireland.
• Greater London leads with 1,191 locations, followed by Manchester (120), Glasgow (68), Birmingham (67), and Bristol (60).
• Ireland accounts for 267 locations, nearly half of which in Dublin (126 spaces).
