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How Much Does a Website Cost in the UK in 2026?

Published 15 October 2026 · 6 min read

One of the most common questions we hear is: "How much will a website cost?" The honest answer is that it depends — but that doesn't mean the pricing has to be opaque. Here's a transparent breakdown of what you can expect to pay for different types of websites in the UK.

Website cost ranges in the UK

Simple brochure website (3–5 pages)

A clean, professional website with a homepage, about page, services page, and contact form. Perfect for small businesses, freelancers, and tradespeople.

• Template-based (Wix, Squarespace): £0–£300 (DIY) or £300–£800 (someone sets it up for you)
• Custom-built: £500–£1,500

Business website with CMS (5–15 pages)

A more substantial site with a content management system so you can edit pages, add blog posts, and manage content yourself.

• WordPress with custom theme: £1,000–£3,000
• Fully bespoke build: £2,000–£5,000

E-commerce website

An online shop with product listings, a shopping cart, payment processing, and order management.

• Shopify setup: £500–£2,000 + monthly fees
• Custom e-commerce: £3,000–£10,000+

Web application or SaaS platform

A complex, interactive platform with user accounts, dashboards, APIs, and custom business logic. Think booking systems, marketplaces, or tools like Just Trademark It.

• Typical range: £5,000–£30,000+

What affects the price?

Several factors determine how much your website will cost:

• Number of pages — more pages means more design and content work
• Design complexity — custom illustrations, animations, and bespoke layouts cost more than clean, standard designs
• Functionality — contact forms are simple; booking systems, user accounts, and payment processing add complexity
• Content — do you have copy and images ready, or does the agency need to create them?
• SEO requirements — basic on-page SEO is usually included; ongoing SEO campaigns are an additional service
• Ongoing maintenance — hosting, security updates, and content changes are typically billed monthly

How to get the best value

1. Know what you need — even a rough list of pages and features helps agencies quote accurately
2. Get multiple quotes — compare at least 2–3 quotes, but don't just pick the cheapest
3. Ask what's included — hosting, SSL, SEO, training, and post-launch support vary wildly between agencies
4. Look at their portfolio — the cheapest quote means nothing if the work is poor
5. Think long-term — a well-built website pays for itself; a cheap one often needs rebuilding within a year

Our approach at 1912 Labs

We build custom websites starting from £500 for small business brochure sites. Every quote is tailored to your specific requirements — no packages, no unnecessary add-ons. And if you've already got a quote from another agency, send it over. We'll try to beat it.