CoworkingCafe has released its Q1 2025 State of the Coworking Industry Report, offering a detailed snapshot of the flexible office market across the UK and Ireland.
Based on proprietary data as of April 1st, 2025, the report explores workspace inventory at national and local levels — including a breakdown of leading coworking markets — alongside median subscription prices and top coworking operators.
Brighton & Hove Highlights – Q1 2025:
• Local Workspace Inventory: Brighton & Hove offers 29 coworking spaces as of Q1 2025, making it the largest flex workspace hub in South East England and ranking 11th nationally.
• Median Subscription Prices:
o Dedicated desks cost £300 per month, the highest in the UK and way above the national median of £248.
o Open workspaces are priced at £209 per month, also above the national median of £175 per month.
o Virtual office subscriptions stand at £39 per month, more affordable compared to the UK median (£50 per month).
o Meeting rooms have a median price of £25 per hour, slightly below the national median of £27/hour.
Oxford Highlights – Q1 2025:
• Local Workspace Inventory: Oxford offers 26 coworking spaces as of Q1 2025, ranking second in South East England and ranking 12th nationally, at a tie with Aberdeen.
• Median Subscription Prices:
o Open workspaces are priced at £295 per month, the highest in the UK.
o Meeting rooms have a median price of £29 per hour, slightly above the UK median of £27/hour.
UK Highlights:
• UK & Ireland’s combined inventory reached 4,090 spaces in Q1 2025.
• The UK coworking market hosts 3,829 spaces in Q1 2025, with 3,335 in England, 291 in Scotland, 119 in Wales, and 84 in Northern Ireland. Greater London leads with 1,145 locations, followed by Manchester (93), Glasgow (67), and Birmingham (63).
