Birmingham's Serviced Office Price Guide
Compare prices on office space and coworking desks across Birmingham.
Birmingham Office Price Summary - Q1 2024
With more than 1.5 million residents, a thriving business community and a rich history as the world's first manufacturing town, it's no wonder businesses are flocking to Birmingham. Whether you're a new business or now just looking to readjust your office space post-pandemic, the city of Birmingham in West Midlands has plenty of options available for businesses of 5 up to 150.
Like Manchester, the amount of flexible office space increased throughout the pandemic as companies were forced to work from home and where possible exited their flexible short-term rental agreements.
The charts above highlight the median price of office space per person per month and the vacant flexible office space in sq.ft. in Birmingham to March 31, 2024 Source: Rubberdesk real-time availability.
After showing signs of recovery in early 2023, desk rates crashed 32% to £250 per desk, before recovering in the past two quarters to £300 per desk. With new office supply up 17% to 158,350 sq. ft. since the last quarter, we expect prices to hover around the £300 per desk mark.
For those businesses looking to rent new office space, there should be great deals on offer such as free rent for 1-3 months for those businesses willing to commit to longer terms of 1 year or more.
Birmingham Flexible Office Space
| Median Office Rate Per Person | Median Coworking Desk Rate | Flex Floorspace Available (sq. ft.) | Available Desk Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| £300 | £165 | 158,350 | 3,167 |
Price by Office Size
When considering the cost of a serviced officed, it's important to know that prices vary by a range of factors including location and the size of the office. Larger offices tend to cost a bit more as they may include private meeting rooms, extra amenities as well as a private entrance. Median rates in Birmingham range from £250 per desk for a 5-10 person office to £310 per desk for a 1-4 person office.
Price by Region
While most of the available flexible office inventory is located in the city centre, there are options available in the outer areas of Birmingham and across the West Midlands. Like many other regional areas, desk rates are highest in the city centre with a median rate of £300 compared to Coventry at £231 per desk and Walsall at £125 per desk per month.
Office Capacity by Floorspace and Size
When it comes to the makeup of offices in each area, you'll find greater options for various-size teams and supply in the city.
Offices for smaller teams under 15 people make up 73% (down from 82% in 2023) of all available offices in Greater Birmingham. Though offices for larger teams of 50-plus people are limited they do represent a considerable portion of the available floorspace in Birmingham as they often include private meeting rooms and additional amenities.
Birmingham Serviced Office Operators
Like many costs in business, office space comes in many different varieties often defined by location, quality of the building and amenities. In Greater Birmingham, WeWork and BE Offices lead the top end at a median price above £500 plus per desk while Our Space and Citibase provide great value for those on a tighter budget with median rates below £190 per desk per month.
Comparing one operator to the other is not always easy on price alone as most operators have their own vibe, style & fitouts that differentiate them from others. Thus we often recommend that businesses tour a number of spaces to get a good sense of the overall style rather than selecting on price alone. WeWork vs Regus for example often have very different styles. While WeWork's office style is often described as casual and relaxed, Regus (IWG) is professional and corporate.
What does it the Cost to Rent Flexible Office Space in West Midlands?
While prices in the city centre are reasonable, especially when considering London, there is great value available for teams across the West Midland region.
| City | 1-4 Desks | 5-10 Desks | 11-15 Desks | 16-25 Desks | 26-50 Desks | 50+ Desks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | £350 | £350 | £250 | £240 | £420 | £300 |
| Solihull | £310 | £208 | £315 | £300 | £300 | |
| Coventry | £231 | £231 | £231 | £67 | £231 | |
| Walsall | £125 | £125 | £125 | £125 | ||
| Dudley | £175 | £175 |
Source Rubberdesk. All prices shown exclude discounts and offers. Talk to us about the latest offers available.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to rent office space in Birmingham?
As of March 31, 2024, the median price for Birmingham office space is £300 per person per month.
How much does it cost to rent a coworking desk in Birmingham?
The median cost to rent a Birmingham coworking desk is £165 per person.
Author: Tom Petryshen, VP, Growth & Analytics
Updated: April 22, 2024
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