Milton Keynes: City Built for Growth
Milton Keynes is unlike any other UK city. Its grid-like layout, green boulevards, and sense of space often make you feel more like you’re in New York than the British countryside. Designed in the 1960s for a growing nation, the city today is a dynamic, fast-evolving business hub.
Located between London, Birmingham, Oxford, and Cambridge, Milton Keynes is a key part of the Oxford-Cambridge Arc. Excellent transport links via the M1 and direct rail connections to London make it a strategic location for business. Its lower operational costs compared to major cities have attracted major companies to establish headquarters here, including Santander, Red Bull Racing, and Network Rail.
Central Milton Keynes is the heart of the business community, with a concentration of offices, retail, and hospitality centred around the station and main boulevards. Here, the city’s ambitious vision for business and community is most visible, blending workspace with a growing cultural and leisure scene.
Milton Keynes Office Market: Strength in Choice
Milton Keynes’ office market continues to show resilience and flexibility. Demand for high-quality office space remains steady, with landlords refurbishing stock to meet the evolving needs of hybrid working. While affordable compared to London or Birmingham, the market has matured to offer a wide range of options, from traditional HQ spaces to contemporary flexspace.
Flexible Workspace Providers: Centralised and Connected
Central Milton Keynes remains the core for premium flexible workspace provision, particularly near the station, attracting operators like x+why and Co-Space. Meanwhile, a steady supply of traditional office stock offers businesses a range of solutions to meet evolving workplace needs.
Key operators include:
- x+why at Unity Place — inspiring workspace within a new lifestyle campus near the station.
- Spaces at Avebury Boulevard — contemporary offices designed for hybrid working.
- Co-Space at Elder House — stylish, design-led flexible space just steps from the station.
- Landmark Spaces at The Pinnacle and Luminous House — professional, well-connected spaces at recognisable addresses.
- Witan Studios — creative business space set within landscaped gardens.
Further afield, Landmark Challenge House (A different Landmark to flex provider in Central Milton Keynes) and BizSpace provide more traditional, cost-effective options for growing businesses.
Flex: Work Your Way
Whether you are a start-up, a growing SME, or a global headquarters, Milton Keynes offers a diverse range of workspaces to support every business journey. The blend of flexible and traditional space, combined with strong transport links and a youthful workforce, positions Milton Keynes as a location where ambition can thrive.
About the Author
Hilary leads research at Spaces to Places and brings over 20 years of property expertise. Specialising in analysing property, location, and office data, she uncovers insights to improve location strategy and customer experience. With experience at Sainsbury’s and JLL, Hilary has worked across Europe and Australia.
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