London is the most expensive part of the UK for double glazing. Our analysis of 2026 regional data suggests prices here sit around 20% above the UK average, which points to roughly £480 to £1,200 per window fitted and £5,000 to £9,000 for a typical 3-bed. That uplift comes from one modelled study (ExpertSure 2026), so treat it as an approximate guide rather than hard fact, and always anchor back to the national picture on our cost by house size guide.
How London compares with the national average
The national, fully fitted figures are our baseline: a typical uPVC casement runs £400 to £1,000 per window, and a mid-terrace or 3-bed runs £4,000 to £10,000. Our analysis of 2026 regional data suggests London adds around 20% on top. We present that as an approximate uplift because it derives from a single modelled study, not a separate survey of London quotes.
| Measure | UK national | London (around +20%) |
|---|---|---|
| Per window (fitted casement) | £400–£1,000 | £480-£1,200 |
| Typical 3-bed | £4,000–£10,000 | £5,000-£9,000 |
| Modelled adjustment | Baseline | +20% |
National figures from the DGCC 2026 dataset. London uplift modelled (ExpertSure 2026); presented as an approximate guide.
Three worked examples by house type
These examples take the national house-size figures and apply the modelled London uplift of around 20%. They are illustrative, not quotes.
Flat (around 4 windows)
A national flat runs about £1,800 to £5,000 fully fitted. Applying the roughly 20% London uplift suggests around £2,200 to £6,000, with access and parking on a mansion block often the swing factor.
Mid-terrace or 3-bed (around 8 to 10 windows)
Against the national £4,000 to £10,000, a London 3-bed lands at roughly £5,000-£9,000 for standard uPVC. A Victorian terrace in a conservation area can run well beyond that once heritage frames come into play.
Semi-detached (around 10 to 12 windows)
A national semi sits at £5,000 to £12,000. With the modelled London uplift that points to around £6,000 to £14,000, depending on window count and whether scaffolding is needed.
In London it is rarely the windows themselves that cost the earth, it is getting to them. Parking suspensions, skip permits, the congestion charge, hauling glass up a narrow Victorian staircase: that is where the London premium really lives. Budget for the access, not just the glass.
Tom Bradley, FENSA-registered installer
Conservation areas and listed buildings
London has an unusually high density of conservation areas, and a great deal of period housing. In a conservation area or a listed building you may be required to fit timber sash or heritage-style frames rather than standard uPVC, and planning consent can be needed. That can push the cost well above the figures above, since timber sits at £900 to £2,000 per window nationally before any London uplift. Always check with your local planning authority before you order.
Getting an accurate London price
Because our London figures rest on one modelled source, use them to set expectations, then get at least three written quotes from FENSA-registered installers for your own property. It is also worth comparing how other cities stack up: prices in Manchester sit a little below the national average, while Birmingham tracks the UK benchmark almost exactly. To price the windows themselves, the uPVC window calculator gives a quick per-window estimate you can then adjust for London.
Frequently asked questions
Our analysis of 2026 regional data suggests London sits around 20% above the UK average, which works out at roughly £480 to £1,200 per window fitted and £5,000 to £9,000 for a typical 3-bed. These figures come from a single modelled study, so treat them as a guide and always get three local quotes.
Three things push London prices up: higher labour rates, the cost and difficulty of parking, access and skip hire on narrow streets, and a high density of conservation areas that often force the use of pricier timber or heritage-style frames.
Often yes. A large share of London's housing stock falls within conservation areas or is listed, where like-for-like timber sash or heritage-style frames may be the only permitted option and planning consent can be required. That can lift the cost well above the standard uPVC figures.
No. The regional adjustment comes from one modelled 2026 study, not a survey of London quotes, so we present it as an approximate uplift on the national figures. Use it to set expectations, then get at least three written quotes from FENSA-registered installers for your actual property.