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How Much Does a Website Cost in the UK?
By Vectribe · Updated August 2026 · 6 min read
One of the most common questions we hear from UK business owners is: "What should I realistically expect to pay for a website?" The honest answer is: it depends — but that's not very useful on its own. So here's a proper breakdown.
What determines website cost in the UK?
Three things drive the price of any web project:
- Complexity — a 5-page brochure site vs a 200-product e-commerce store
- Custom work — templated design vs built-from-scratch to your brand
- Who builds it — a freelancer, an agency, or a large studio all price differently
UK website pricing by type
| Website type | Typical UK price |
|---|---|
| Simple brochure site (3–5 pages) | £400 – £1,200 |
| Small business website (5–15 pages) | £800 – £2,500 |
| WordPress with CMS | £900 – £3,000 |
| E-commerce (WooCommerce/Shopify) | £1,200 – £5,000+ |
| Custom web application | £5,000 – £20,000+ |
What Vectribe charges (and why)
As a Birmingham-based agency working with UK businesses, our website packages start at £399 for a starter site and go up for full custom corporate builds. We quote in GBP and include mobile responsiveness as standard — not as an add-on.
You can see our full pricing on our website packages page.
What's NOT included in most website quotes
Watch out for these common hidden costs when comparing agency quotes:
- Hosting — budget £5–£20/month for shared hosting
- Domain name — usually £10–£15/year for a .co.uk
- Ongoing maintenance — updates, security patches, backups
- Copywriting — most quotes assume you provide the text
- SEO — a well-built site and an SEO-optimised site are not the same thing
Freelancer or agency?
Freelancers are often cheaper but have limited capacity and no backup if something goes wrong. Agencies like Vectribe bring a team — designer, developer, and project manager — under one roof, which matters when your business depends on the result. For most UK small businesses spending more than £800, an agency is worth the slight premium.
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Get a free quote →Frequently asked questions
How much does a small business website cost in the UK?
A professional small business website in the UK typically costs between 400 and 3,000 pounds depending on page count, how much of the design is bespoke and whether copywriting and photography are included.
How much does an e-commerce website cost in the UK?
Online stores usually start around 800 pounds for a standard build on an established platform and rise to 5,000 pounds or more for bespoke functionality, complex product options or system integrations.
Are there ongoing costs after the website is built?
Yes. Budget for hosting, a domain renewal, an SSL certificate, platform and plugin updates, backups and any content changes. These are the costs most quotes leave out.
Is a freelancer cheaper than an agency?
Usually on the initial build, yes. An agency costs more up front but covers design, development, SEO and ongoing support with cover if one person is unavailable, which matters if the site is central to your sales.