How much does a website cost in the UK?
In 2026, most professional websites in the UK cost between £750 and £3,000+, depending on complexity.
The real answer depends on what your website needs to do. Below is a realistic breakdown of UK pricing and what affects the final cost.
Quick answer
- Basic starter site: £750–£1,000
- Professional business site: £1,200–£2,000
- Ecommerce or advanced system: £2,000+
Why website costs vary so much
Website pricing varies because scope varies. A simple brochure website with four pages is very different from a website that includes payments, booking systems, automation, or user accounts.
The biggest cost factors include:
- Number of pages and amount of content
- Custom design vs template build
- SEO foundations and structure
- Performance optimisation
- Integrations (payments, CRM, booking systems)
- Ongoing maintenance requirements
Typical website costs in the UK
Starter website
Best for small businesses needing a clean online presence.
£750–£1,000
Professional business website
Custom structure, improved performance and stronger SEO setup.
£1,200–£2,000
Advanced systems
Ecommerce, portals, dashboards or automation features.
£2,000+
For a more detailed breakdown, see our complete guide on website costs in the UK .
What about ecommerce websites?
Ecommerce websites cost more because they require product management, payment integration, shipping configuration and security considerations.
A small ecommerce store may start around £2,000, while larger stores with automation and custom features can increase significantly.
Ongoing website costs
The build cost is only part of the picture. Most websites also have ongoing costs:
- Domain name: £10–£30 per year
- Hosting: £5–£25 per month
- Maintenance plans (optional)
These ongoing costs help keep your website secure, fast and functioning properly long term.
How to avoid overpaying
When comparing quotes, make sure you are comparing like-for-like. Ask about:
- Number of pages included
- Revisions allowed
- SEO structure setup
- Mobile performance
- Post-launch support
Cheap builds often cut corners in speed, structure and long-term maintainability.
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