Northern Ireland Hosts 96 Coworking Spaces with Belfast Anchoring Nearly Half
Flexible work has become firmly established across Northern Ireland, with coworking activity largely concentrated in the region's capital. By the end of 2025, Northern Ireland hosts 96 coworking spaces, with Belfast accounting for nearly half of the region's total supply.
According to CoworkingCafe's Q4 2025 UK & Ireland Coworking Industry Report, Belfast has emerged as the clear anchor of Northern Ireland's flexible workspace market.
With 43 locations, the city ranks as the eighth largest coworking hub in the UK, tied with Cardiff.
Northern Ireland's coworking market at a glance
Across Northern Ireland, the 96 coworking spaces operate at median prices that are generally below UK averages.
Monthly memberships cost £159,day passes are priced at £15, virtual office subscriptions stand at £60 per month, and meeting rooms cost £23 per hour.
These regional figures reflect a market that offers accessible pricing compared to many other parts of the UK.
Belfast commands premium pricing within the region
Belfast's pricing structure sits notably above regional medians, reflecting its position as Northern Ireland's commercial centre.
Monthly memberships in Belfast are priced at £195, above both the regional median and the UK median of £180.
Day passes cost £30, higher than both regional and UK medians, aligning Belfast with premium markets across the country.
Virtual office subscriptions in Belfast cost £60 per month, matching the regional median and well below the UK median of £100.
Meeting rooms are priced at £28 per hour, above the regional median but slightly below the UK median of £30.
The wider UK coworking landscape
Across the UK and Ireland, the coworking market now totals 4,423 spaces. The UK accounts for 4,152 of these, with Ireland contributing 271.
Within the UK, England dominates supply with 3,631 locations, followed by Scotland with 297, Wales with 128, and Northern Ireland with 96.
Outside London, the country's largest coworking hubs are Manchester with 128 spaces, Glasgow with 68, Birmingham with 66, Bristol with 61, and Leeds with 60.
Belfast's position in the top ten underscores its role as a key regional centre for flexible workspace.
The full report, based on proprietary CoworkingCafe data as of January 1st, 2026, analyses coworking inventory, median pricing, and leading operators across the UK and Ireland's largest markets.
You can explore it here: https://www.coworkingcafe.com/blog/uk-ireland-coworking-report/.