Oxford has finished bottom of a list measuring the most appealing locations for fully remote workers in search of coworking facilities.
The assessment, compiled by coworking operator Co-Space, evaluated 16 principal coworking markets and positioned Oxford at the foot of the rankings, placing it just beneath the capital.
Evaluation criteria encompassed housing affordability, coworking expenses, workspace accessibility, and traffic congestion levels.
Aberdeen claimed the leading position with a score of 77.8 out of 100, with Warrington, Liverpool, Manchester, and Nottingham following in subsequent places.
London achieved a score of 32.5 while Oxford managed only 16.4, suggesting that remote workers may discover superior value and practicality beyond conventional commercial centres.
William Stokes, chief executive and co-founder of Co-Space, explained that flexible working has transformed what individuals should consider when selecting a location for professional activities.
He noted that without the necessity of commuting to an office daily, the automatic attraction toward the largest city or priciest business district diminishes considerably.
Stokes added that for somebody working remotely throughout the entire week, a coworking environment represents more than simply somewhere to position a laptop.
Such spaces can offer structure to the working day, chances to socialise with others, and a distinct boundary between professional responsibilities and domestic life.
The findings underscore the increasing significance of affordable and accessible coworking solutions for fully remote employees, a demographic estimated to constitute 14 per cent of the British workforce.
Co-Space’s evaluation framework drew upon CoworkingCafe’s second quarter 2026 United Kingdom and Ireland Coworking Report, with all figures accurate as of September 2026.