- Free Website Design Cost Calculator tool - get instant estimates based on your specific inputs
- UK-specific data - all costs and benchmarks based on current £1,500-£5,000 market rates
- No signup required - use the calculator instantly and compare scenarios
- Updated for 2026 - reflects the latest pricing, tax rates, and industry benchmarks
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.
