Website Design Cost Calculator UK 2026

Rates and data last verified 20 March 2026 by the ExpertSure editorial team. Sources are listed in the methodology below the calculator.

Website design costs in the UK range from £1,500 for a basic brochure site to over £50,000 for a complex custom web application, with the majority of small business websites falling between £2,000 and £8,000 for a WordPress or Squarespace build. The biggest cost variables are the number of pages, design complexity, and required features — adding e-commerce functionality typically doubles the base price, while integrations with CRM systems, booking engines, or payment gateways add £500 to £2,000 each. Template-based designs cost 30% to 50% less than fully bespoke work, offering a pragmatic balance between budget and uniqueness. Ongoing costs include hosting at £10 to £50 per month, maintenance at £50 to £200 per month, and domain renewal at £10 to £15 per year. This calculator provides a detailed first-year and ongoing cost estimate based on your site type, page count, features, and design level.

How to Use This Calculator

Select your website type — brochure, WordPress, e-commerce, or custom web app to set the base cost range.

Choose the number of pages — more pages increase design and content costs proportionally.

Pick your feature level and design quality — bespoke design adds 50–100% over template pricing.

Review your year 1 total cost including build, hosting, and maintenance, plus ongoing annual costs from year 2.