Gloucester has been named the UK's top city for remote working, according to a study by payment provider Dojo. The research considered factors such as rental costs, post office availability, and business survival rates, placing the historic Roman city ahead of Norwich, Southampton, Carlisle, and Swansea.
Average private rental costs in Gloucester stood at £1,069 in January 2026, while three-bedroom properties can be purchased for less than £200,000, according to Rightmove data. The city also boasts a five-year start-up survival rate of 43%, supported by robust local networks.
The Forum in the Kings Quarter is a council-led initiative providing co-working facilities and office spaces, offering alternatives to home-based working. Gloucester Quays, a transformed former industrial site, now features retail outlets, eateries, and coffee shops along a waterside walkway.
Approximately 88% of the Gloucester region benefits from ultrafast broadband connectivity exceeding 100 Mbps, an essential factor for remote workers. The city also offers attractions such as Gloucester Cathedral, the National Waterways Museum, and Nature in Art.
Gloucester's proximity to the Cotswolds provides opportunities for countryside walks and weekend adventures. Nearby Haresfield Beacon offers a one-mile circular route with stunning vistas, while WWT Slimbridge on the River Severn allows canoe safaris to observe wetland wildlife.
