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Nottingham is East Midlands’ top Coworking Market and UK’s 10th Largest with 32 Flex Workspaces in Q1 2025

The latest State of the Coworking Industry Report in Q1 2025 has just been released by CoworkingCafe, 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.

Distribution of Coworking Spaces across the UK and Ireland in Q1 2025

Nottingham Highlights – Q1 2025

Local Workspace Inventory: Nottingham offers 32 coworking spaces as of Q1 2025, making it the leading flex workspace hub in the East Midlands and ranking 10th nationally, at a tie with Belfast. 

Top Coworking Operators in Major Uk & Ireland Hubs in Q1 2025
Top Coworking Operators in Major Uk & Ireland Hubs in Q1 2025 Credit: (C) CoworkingCafe

Median Subscription Prices: 

  • Dedicated desks cost £232 per month, slightly below the UK median of £248/month. 
  • Open workspaces are priced at £163 per month, below the national median of £175. 
  • Virtual office subscriptions stand at £50 per month, matching the UK median of £50. 
  • Meeting rooms have a median price of £20 per hour, under the national 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).