Nottingham Office Space to Rent
Nottingham is the largest flexible workspace market in the East Midlands with over 30 office buildings in the area. Office space in the core city centre is priced at £175 – £350 per desk per month against the UK average of £498 per desk per month, with budget space on the outskirts of the centre available for as little as £60 per desk. Office space take up in 2025 rose by 30% compared to the previous year thanks to an influx of Grade A office space attracting a new stream of businesses including big names such as Experian and Capital One. Financial services and tech firms dominate the area in both the City centre and purpose built business parks towards Castle Donington and the East Midlands Airport. – Last updated
| Budget tier | Essential | Comfort | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| From (£/desk) | £60/month | £160/month | £280/month |
| To (£/desk) | £160/month | £280/month | £490/month |
| Building grade | Refurbished / value | Good quality / mid | Grade A / premium |
| Where in the area | Foxhall Road, Dorking Road, Western Street, West Bridgford |
Castle Gate, Park Row, Lace Market, Hockley |
Castle Meadow, Fletcher Gate, St Nicholas Court |
The Nottingham market
Who is based in Nottingham?
Nottingham has a strong presence with corporate occupiers including Capital One, Browne Jacobson and Experian. Castle Gate and the core of central Nottingham is dominated by professional services whilst the Lace Market and Hockley attracts digital, design and creative businesses.
Travel & Transport links in Nottingham
The Nottingham Express Transit tram network runs through the city centre and is the most convenient way to get around the city. The train station links to London St Pancras in 1 hour 36 minutes and is located on the southern edge of the city centre. East Midlands Airport is accessible via the M1 at Junction 24. This connectivity makes Nottingham popular for commuters who use public transport rather than driving into the city.
What the office space is like in Nottingham
The Nottingham office space market is mainly Victorian and Georgian conversions within the city centre. Castle Gate is popular for this style of space and is often mid-tier in terms of price point with space ranging from £160 – £280 per desk whereas the Lace Market which is popular with design and creative businesses has more warehouse conversions as a result of the textiles trade that Nottingham became famous for but still at the same price point. The wider East Midlands region around the airport and Castle Donington is dominated by large business parks that have been purpose built and so have a more modern standard of office feel to them.
How does Nottingham compare to other areas in the Midlands
The main East Midlands markets that Nottingham competes with are Derby and Leicester and it is arguably the strongest of the three based on volume of available office space and quality of stock. Nottingham’s heritage means it has a more eclectic collection of office space so for a business that is looking for something a little less ordinary for a good value price point, Nottingham wins on this side of the argument.
Frequently asked questions
How much does office space cost in Nottingham?
Current rates run from £60 per desk per month for a budget low-tier space up to around £490 for the best grade A space.
How quickly can we move in?
Serviced offices are designed for a quick move in, with furniture and internet connections all set up ready for you, so once a licence agreement is signed and deposit paid you can move in within a matter of days
Does ADAPT charge occupiers anything?
No. ADAPT is totally free to businesses looking for offices, we are paid by the flexible office providers who use our service.
What team sizes do you work with in Nottingham?
We can cater for pretty much any size of space, but most of the businesses looking for an office in Nottingham are smaller independents so usually spaces of 10 desks or less. If your team is 3 people or less we often recommend hot desks or co working space for more cost effective options.
Which areas near Nottingham should we compare?
Derby, Leicester and Castle Donington are all comparable in terms of price so if commuting to these locations would work for you and your team they are worth a look.
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