Coworking sector expands to more than 4,300 flexible workspaces across the UK and Ireland 

The coworking sector continues its steady rise across the UK and Ireland, with more than 4,300 flexible workspaces now operating across the two countries, according to the CoworkingCafe Q3 2025 Industry Report. 

The report reveals the UK accounts for 4,048 locations, while Ireland contributes 267, confirming the region as one of the world’s most developed coworking markets. Flexible working has become deeply embedded in the post-pandemic employment landscape, reflecting a continued demand for hybrid work and localised office access. 

Greater London remains the epicentre of coworking, hosting 1,191 spaces, more than one in four of all sites in the UK. Manchester follows with 120 locations, positioning it as the most active regional hub. Glasgow, Birmingham and Bristol also feature prominently, signalling strong demand beyond the capital. 

Cardiff is the leading Welsh market, while Belfast tops Northern Ireland with 35 flexible offices, sharing 10^th place nationally with Nottingham. 

Across Ireland, Dublin dominates, hosting nearly half of all coworking locations nationwide with 126 spaces, driven by a high density of startups, global firms and remote workers. 

The report highlights notable differences in price accessibility across the UK’s coworking ecosystem. The median day pass now stands at £25, with higher rates in London, Oxford and Belfast (£30), compared with more affordable options in Glasgow (£20) and Bristol (£21). 

Monthly memberships have a national median of £180, offering a range of price points for businesses of all sizes. Oxford leads with a median rate of £295, while Brighton and Hove (£207) and Greater London (£200) also sit above average. More cost-conscious options remain available in Liverpool and Aberdeen, both at £139. 

Virtual office subscriptions average £95 per month, with Birmingham and Glasgow topping the table at £139. Cardiff (£33) and Bristol (£45) provide the most economical choices — particularly appealing to small businesses and freelancers. 

Meeting room hire costs also vary widely. The national median is £30 per hour, rising to £50 in London, while Nottingham and Glasgow are the most affordable at £20. 

Operator landscape 

The UK and Ireland’s coworking footprint continues to be shaped by a small number of major players with distinct regional strategies. 

Regus leads the market with 193 locations across the UK and a further presence in Ireland, making it the most accessible flexible workspace operator in the region. Its broad, decentralised model contrasts with more targeted strategies from other brands. 

Fora, with 64 locations, operates almost exclusively in London, while Bruntwood maintains a strong northern base — with Manchester and Liverpool forming the backbone of its 69-space portfolio. Workspace Group (54 sites) and Spaces (56) round out the top five operators, each pursuing distinct approaches to flexibility, community and design. 

In Ireland, Pembr leads with 19 sites across Dublin, ahead of Regus and Iconic Offices, both maintaining premium or nationwide portfolios. 

Analysts suggest that the UK’s maturing coworking market reflects wider shifts in how organisations approach office space; valuing flexibility, wellbeing and local accessibility over traditional long-term leases. 

While London remains the powerhouse, the report highlights how regional hubs such as Manchester, Glasgow and Cardiff are shaping a more decentralised future for hybrid work. 

The research, based on CoworkingCafe’s proprietary pricing and location data, indicates that flexible workspace demand has stabilised after rapid post-pandemic growth, with affordability and access emerging as key competitive factors. 

As the workplace continues to evolve, the UK and Ireland’s 4,315 coworking spaces represent a new normal – one where proximity, purpose and productivity increasingly define where, and how, people work.