Coworking spaces are becoming very affordable options for the self-employed, especially those who can’t deal with the isolation, lack of productivity, or distractions of working from home. Note that these affordable offices offer entrepreneurs a flexible and vibrant working space. Also note that these spaces offer individuals the platform to interact with like-minded people, providing access to certain incentives necessary to grow productivity levels.
The popularity of coworking spaces is presently growing at a steady pace in the UK, with offices emerging across all major cities around the country. Birmingham; a city with a mind-blowing past, a vast range of amazing architecture, a dynamic foodie scene, also boasts some of the best coworking spaces you can find outside London.
Owing to a vibrant economy, transport system, and a vast range of attractions and opportunities, a good number of people are moving to the city of Birmingham. If you considering starting a business or an SME in Birmingham, there are a wide range of coworking spaces within the city, all offering great perks and facilities to suit all business needs.
What are the Best Coworking Spaces in Birmingham?
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Regus
This is one of the most centrally located coworking spaces in Birmingham and can be easily found on Victoria Square. Regus boasts of 9 locations in the city and is known to house a good number of international and local businesses.
Also note that they offer hot-desking areas and even a fully-furnished office space, all depending on the plan you prefer. With three types of meeting rooms to choose from (conference, interview, and training), this is a top choice to consider in Birmingham.
At this coworking space, their meeting rooms can hold as few as 3 people and as many as 12, depending upon your requirement. Consider settling for their hot desk if you are looking to work alone. They also make available printing facilities, on-site administrative support, and even kitchens.
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Custard Factory
Custard Factory is often known as the beating heart of Birmingham’s creative and digital community. A modern coworking space in 15 acres of well-designed and properly renovated riverside factories that used to make Alfred Bird’s famous invention, this is genuinely a space for the current modern generation of innovative entrepreneurs in Birmingham.
In this space, you will always find creative and digital businesses eager to flourish in a vibrant atmosphere. It also houses innovative start-ups coupled with household names like ASOS and the Prince’s Trust. It is perfectly suited for independent retailers and any individual who wouldn’t mind hosting events in a city that is not London.
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Melting Pot
Easily found in Meriden Street in Digbeth, Birmingham, this is another unique coworking space for start-ups on a budget. They claim to be eager to cultivate a community of businesses that are supportive of each other, regardless of their industry and concepts.
This coworking space also makes available a wide array of facilities including high-speed Wi-Fi, secure premises, a kitchen area, lockable storage, and also single desks for individuals. You can also rent open offices, art, and design studios, workshop space, or even a properly designed multi-use space available to members and non-members for workshops, exhibitions, and media shoot among others.
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The Transfer
The Transfer is an eco-friendly and sustainable coworking space in Balsall Heath near Moseley. Aside from the beautiful working space, this space also offers a like-minded community for creative types. Here, you can find over 40 studios available for designers and creatives.
They are presently running an introductory offer; if you want to have a trial then you can book a free first day or pay GBP5 for an entire week. You can also find two private meeting rooms that feature free Wi-Fi, and a café in their building called, ‘The mixed community café’ known to serve affordable vegetarian and vegan food.
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Landmark
Without doubts, this is one of the leading coworking spaces in Birmingham and it is known for providing a business-class experience that is stylish and very affordable. They are available in over 20 locations in the United Kingdom, with two situated in Birmingham.
Note that you can rent private offices, club space, meeting rooms, virtual offices, and even an entire floor if that is what you want. Also, note that club space membership gives you unlimited access to a range of amenities and spaces in this office.
Their meeting rooms are conducive with tea, coffee, and a choice of catering available for up to 100 people. You can also find numerous meeting room types to choose from as well, uninterrupted access and adequate natural light that makes this space ideal for freelancers and start-ups.
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WeWork
Well renowned as one of the most popular co-working space providers in the US, WeWork has also gained massive popularity here in the UK with locations all over the country, and at least two in the city of Birmingham. Note that their Colmore Row and Brindley Place offices are both designed to see to the needs of freelancers and those who enjoy a co-working space environment.
Note that with a cost starting from £250 a month, this is, without doubt, one of the most expensive spaces in Birmingham. Nonetheless, at that price, you get to enjoy the following amenities;
- Phone booths
- High-speed Wi-Fi
- Unique common areas
- Business-class printer
- Hot desk
- Access to meeting rooms
- Refreshments
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Innovation
Well-positioned in the heart of Knowledge Quarter, this coworking space is well regarded as a part of Birmingham City University’s central campus. They are some of the leading digital tech campuses and home to over 170 businesses.
At this space, you can easily find and rent well-fitted labs, offices, meetings, and events spaces. According to reports, their lab space includes biology, chemistry, open access, and coworking labs that can easily contain eighty people.
You can also choose from four coworking options: coworking, serviced, managed, and leased. You can also find six properly designed meeting and event spaces that are perfectly suited for networking. Have it in mind that the largest of the rooms can accommodate as many as 180 people.
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Temple Row
Temple Row’s central location is without doubt reflected in its price tag, with the cost of a serviced office space beginning at £278 a month! Being a well-known private office space in Birmingham, they also make available well-designed co-working spaces. Have it in mind that the costs of these are not stated on their website, and a tailored price is instead offered to every person when they apply. They also offer a wide range of amenities that include;
- 24-hour access
- CCTV
- Break areas
- Lounge area
- Hot desk
- Refreshments
- Showers
- Wi-Fi
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Alpha Works
This coworking space is spread across three floors in Birmingham’s iconic Alpha building and boasts of mind-blowing interiors. According to reports, this space was designed by the award-winning architecture practice Orms. There are three meeting rooms of different sizes that can be booked by the hour, half or full day.
These three meeting rooms come fitted with a TV screen, air-con, water, tea, and coffee facility. Their largest room can fit up to 25 people and also includes a projector screen with wireless connectivity. The coworking space also provides showers and changing facilities, well-protected cycle storage, and The Alpha Café.
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Ingleby House
Known all over Birmingham, Ingleby House makes available top-class modern coworking spaces at very considerable prices. Note that their office is located just 4 minutes (walking) from Snow Street Station with Birmingham Moor Street sighted just 6 minutes away and New Street Station also around. Their prices start at just £155 a month, and for that price, you benefit from the following amenities.
- 24-hour access
- CCTV
- Break out areas
- Lounge area
- Hot desk
- Broadband
- Showers