London remained the largest coworking market in the U.K. and Ireland during the second quarter of 2026, accounting for 1,275 flexible workspaces—roughly 10 times more than second-place Manchester, according to a new Coworking Cafe report.
Dublin remained Ireland’s dominant coworking market with 129 locations, representing nearly half of the country’s total inventory.
Elsewhere, Belfast led Northern Ireland with 44 coworking locations, while Cardiff was Wales’ largest market with 40.
The report tracked 4,698 coworking locations across the U.K. and Ireland, including 4,415 in the U.K. and 283 in Ireland. Manchester ranked second with 128 locations, followed by Glasgow (73), Birmingham (72), Bristol (69), Leeds (65) and Edinburgh (60).
Prices vary significantly by city
Coworking costs differed widely across major markets. Oxford recorded the highest median monthly membership price at £295, while Dublin had the highest median day pass at €45.
London remained the most expensive market for meeting rooms, with a median hourly rate of £54, while Liverpool had the highest median virtual office subscription price at £175 per month.
Aberdeen ranked among the most affordable markets, posting the lowest median prices for both day passes and monthly memberships.
Regus remains the largest operator
Regus continued to lead the U.K. coworking market with 238 locations nationwide, making it the country’s largest and most geographically distributed operator.
Fora, Bruntwood, Workspace Group and Spaces rounded out the top five operators in the U.K., while Pembr and Iconic Offices led the Irish market, with both companies operating exclusively in Dublin.
