Average and median desk prices for flexible offices in London and the UK's main cities, by area, office size and price tier. Each figure shows its source, and we update this guide every quarter.
Average asking price per desk per month for a private flexible office, Q3 2026, with the change since Q2. The Central London average is £557, but prices range from £251 in Stratford to £891 in Soho.
Source: Hubble, London Flex Office Pricing Report Q3 2026 (prices at end of September 2026, compared with end of June 2026). Average asking price per desk per month.
Bigger offices cost less per desk. In Q3 2026 an office for 20 or more people averaged £547 per desk, against £597 for one to five desks. The tier figures show how much building quality changes the price.
| Office size | Per desk | Change on Q2 |
|---|---|---|
| 1–5 desks | £597 | 0.0% |
| 6–10 desks | £626 | +2.3% |
| 11–20 desks | £614 | +2.3% |
| 20+ desks | £547 | +3.4% |
| Tier | Per desk | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Economical | £519 | Older or smaller centres, fewer amenities |
| Mid-range | £699 | Typical modern serviced office |
| High-end | £945 | Grade A buildings, hotel-style service |
Source: Hubble, London Flex Office Pricing Report Q3 2026. Tiers are the 25th, 50th and 75th percentiles of asking prices.
Median asking price per desk per month for a private office. On the same measure Central London's median is £688, so the regional cities below cost roughly 43% to 52% less for comparable space.
| City | Private office (median per desk) | vs Central London | City guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central London | £688 | — | See London |
| Manchester | £389 | 43% less | Guide available |
| Bristol | £380 | 45% less | Coming soon |
| Birmingham | £375 | 45% less | Guide available |
| Glasgow | £353 | 49% less | Coming soon |
| Leeds | £331 | 52% less | Guide available |
| UK-wide median | £399 | 42% less | — |
Source: Rubberdesk UK flexible office cost research, live listings extract October 2026. Medians of asking prices, private offices. UK-wide coworking desk median: £260.
Why are the London figures different? Hubble reports the average asking price across its Central London listings (£557); Rubberdesk reports the median private office price on its own listings (£688). Use each table to compare places within it, not across tables.
The biggest factor. Central London costs far more than regional cities, and within each city the main business district costs more than fringe areas.
New Grade A buildings with gyms, terraces and staffed receptions charge a clear premium. Central London’s high-end tier is 82% above its economical tier.
Larger offices usually cost less per desk, and operators are more willing to negotiate on them.
Monthly rolling deals cost more. Committing to 12 months or longer often brings the rate down or adds a rent-free period.
Offices that have been empty for a while, and buildings with several vacancies, are easier to negotiate on.
Meeting room hours, parking, printing and dedicated internet can add a lot. Compare the total monthly cost, not the headline price.
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All prices are per desk, per month, for private flexible offices, and include rent, rates, service charge, utilities, cleaning and internet unless stated. They exclude VAT.
London figures come from Hubble's London Flex Office Pricing Report for Q3 2026: average asking prices extracted at the end of September 2026, compared with the end of June. UK city figures come from Rubberdesk's research on flexible office costs: medians of live asking prices, October 2026 extract.
These are asking prices. Achieved prices are often lower: Rubberdesk notes that 12-month deals often secure 10% to 15% off listed rates. [From Q1 2027 we will add our own data from the quotes and deals we handle, with sample sizes.]
Next update: [January 2027]. Spotted an error? Email [corrections@officepick.com].
The average asking price in Central London was £557 per desk per month in Q3 2026 (Hubble), ranging from £251 in Stratford to £891 in Soho.
The median asking price for a private office in Manchester was £389 per desk per month in October 2026 (Rubberdesk), roughly 43% less than Central London on the same measure.
In Q3 2026 the West End was the most expensive area (£644 per desk) and Soho the most expensive district (£891).
In Central London, yes: average asking prices rose 3.3% between Q2 and Q3 2026, with the strongest growth in Midtown. Some districts, including Soho and Stratford, fell.
Often not. Rubberdesk notes that 12-month deals often secure 10% to 15% off listed rates, and larger offices have more room to negotiate.
No. Prices exclude VAT, which is charged on most serviced office fees.
New figures, the areas where prices are moving and the best deals we've seen. One email a quarter.
Averages are a starting point. We'll get live quotes from buildings that fit, and negotiate below the asking price.