Long established as one of the world’s leading flexible workspace markets, London continues to dominate the UK coworking landscape at the end of 2025. As the latest Q4 2025 UK & Ireland Coworking Report confirms, the capital remains the country’s largest and most concentrated flexible workspace market.
As of January 1st, Greater London hosts 1,200 coworking spaces, accounting for nearly 30% of the UK’s total supply of 4,152 locations. This firmly positions the capital as the country’s largest and most concentrated flexible workspace market.
Inventory at Scale
With 1,200 spaces across the City of London and the 32 boroughs, coworking supply in the capital significantly exceeds that of any other UK city. By comparison, Manchester, the second-largest market, has 128 spaces, followed by Glasgow (68), Birmingham (66), Bristol (61) and Leeds (60).
This concentration highlights London’s continued role as the central hub for freelancers, startups, SMEs and enterprise occupiers seeking flexible office solutions.
Leading Operators in London
London’s coworking market is shaped by several major operators with dense portfolios across the capital:
- Fora – 61 locations
- Workspace Group – 51 locations
- The Boutique Workplace Company – 37 locations
- Workpad – 34 locations
- Regus – 33 locations
These providers account for a substantial share of total supply, reflecting a mix of London-focused strategies and broader national footprints.
Pricing Overview: London vs National Benchmarks
London remains one of the UK’s most premium coworking markets across all product types. Meeting room rates in particular stand out, with London posting the highest median hourly price among major UK markets.
- Monthly memberships: £200 median per month (UK median: £180)
- Day passes: £30 median per day (UK median: £25)
- Virtual office subscriptions: £125 median per month (UK median: £100)
- Meeting rooms: £50 median per hour (UK median: £30)
UK & Ireland Market Context
Across the UK and Ireland, the coworking market totals 4,423 spaces, including 4,152 in the UK and 271 in Ireland.
Within the UK:
- England leads with 3,631 spaces
- Scotland has 297
- Wales has 128
- Northern Ireland has 96
Outside London, the largest coworking hubs are Manchester (128 spaces), Glasgow (68), Birmingham (66), Bristol (61) and Leeds (60).
Methodology
Data reflects coworking inventory as of January 1, 2026, and median pricing as of January 9, 2026. Analysis is based on city-level data, with London defined as the City of London plus 32 boroughs. Cities with three or fewer coworking spaces were excluded from the pricing analysis.
Photo credits: Coworking London