Search for website prices in the UK and you will find quotes from £300 to £30,000 for what sounds like the same thing. It is not the same thing. The price depends on who builds the site, how much of the work is bespoke and what the website needs to do for your business.
Here are typical 2026 prices for small business websites in the UK, the running costs to budget for and an option many owners overlook: working with an offshore studio.
UK website prices at a glance
| Option | Upfront cost | Running costs | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIY builder (Wix, Squarespace, GoDaddy) | £0 + your time | £150–500 / year | Sole traders testing an idea |
| Freelancer (UK) | £500–3,000 | Hourly for changes | Simple brochure sites |
| Small agency | £2,500–10,000 | £30–200 / month maintenance | Local firms wanting meetings in person |
| Established agency (London and other cities) | £10,000–30,000+ | Retainers | Larger companies and complex projects |
| Offshore studio (e.g. Ukraine) | from around £120 | Hosting only | Professional work on a small-business budget |
Ranges are typical market figures from public price lists; individual quotes vary by region and supplier.
Website cost by type
| Type | Typical UK price | Our price |
|---|---|---|
| Landing page (1–4 pages) | £500–2,500 | $150 (about £120) |
| Brochure website (5–15 pages) | £2,000–8,000 | from $300 (about £230) |
| Corporate website | £6,000–25,000 | from $600 (about £460) |
| Online shop | £3,000–20,000 | from $800 (about £610) |
We price in US dollars; pound figures are approximate and depend on the exchange rate on the day of payment.
What goes into the price
- Structure and copy — which pages you need and what they say so that visitors ring or book.
- Bespoke design rather than a template that half your competitors already use.
- Development — fast loading on mobile, working forms, clean technical SEO.
- Integrations — online booking, Stripe or PayPal payments, a CRM, Google Analytics.
- Compliance — a privacy policy, cookie consent and accessible design.
Running costs to budget for each year
- Domain: about £10–20 for .co.uk or .com.
- Hosting: £50–250 depending on the site; builder plans are usually £150–500.
- Maintenance: UK agencies commonly charge £30–200 a month.
- Marketing: SEO and Google Ads are separate budgets — local SEO with a Google Business Profile is the best place to start. See our guide to local SEO and Google Maps.
GDPR, cookies and accessibility
A UK business website must explain what personal data it collects and why, and ask for consent before setting non-essential cookies such as analytics or advertising pixels. Every website we build includes a privacy policy, a cookie banner where it is needed and forms that collect only what you actually use. If you are VAT-registered, buying web development from a supplier outside the UK is usually handled through the reverse charge — worth confirming with your accountant.
Why UK businesses work with studios abroad
The same scope at a fraction of London agency rates. A Ukrainian studio works with the same tools and standards, signs a contract with a fixed price and works in a time zone just two hours ahead of the UK — so calls fit comfortably into your working day.
We already work with clients in the US, Canada and Europe; see our KOLRISE case study or the cleaning company website in Canada.
How to choose a supplier
- Decide what the website must achieve: enquiries, bookings or online sales.
- Ask for a fixed quote with a written list of pages and features.
- Check their live websites on your phone, not just portfolio screenshots.
- Make sure you own the domain and the website after launch.
Ready for a quote? See the $150 website or our full list of services and prices. For a deeper look at what drives prices, read how much does a business website cost in 2026.
FAQ
How much does a small business website cost in the UK?
A simple brochure website typically costs £500–3,000 with a freelancer, £2,500–10,000 with a small agency and £10,000+ with an established agency. An offshore studio can build the same scope from around £120.
Do I need to pay VAT on a website built abroad?
If you are VAT-registered, services bought from a supplier outside the UK usually fall under the reverse charge — you account for the VAT yourself. Check the details with your accountant.
What are the yearly running costs of a website in the UK?
Roughly £10–20 for a .co.uk or .com domain, £50–250 for hosting, plus optional maintenance, SEO and advertising.
Is GDPR compliance included?
Yes. We add a privacy policy, a cookie consent banner where tracking is used and forms that collect only the data you need.
How long does a small business website take?
A landing page takes 3–10 days, a brochure website with 5–15 pages 1–3 weeks, an online shop 3–8 weeks.