What our clients really think: Inside the UBC Annual Survey Results

What our clients really think: Inside the UBC Annual Survey Results 2025

At UBC, we believe that great service isn’t just about providing four walls and a desk: it’s about delivering an experience that supports businesses, builds relationships and enables growth.

That’s why our Annual Client Survey is such an important moment in our calendar. It’s a chance for us to step back, listen carefully and learn from the people who know our spaces best: the clients.

This year, 142 clients across UBC business centres responded to the survey. Their feedback paints a clear picture of where we’re succeeding, where we can do better and most importantly, why people choose to build their businesses with us.

An overview: high satisfaction, strong loyalty

First and foremost, the results are encouraging. Across the UBC network, the average satisfaction score was an impressive 9.1 out of 10, with 85% of respondents scoring us a 9 or 10. When asked if they would recommend UBC to others, 89% said they were highly likely to do so (scoring us 5 out of 5), reinforcing the strength of our reputation and referral culture. This positive sentiment isn’t limited to one location: it’s consistent across centres from long-standing regional hubs to city centre spaces.

What makes the UBC Experience Special?

Digging into the open-text responses, several themes emerged again and again. Whether in Bath, Warrington or Windsor, our clients told a similar story: UBC offers a welcoming, dependable and professional environment that helps them get on with their business.

  1. People first: the role of our CSAs

Clients love “the environment of the office and the support provided by the Reception Team” (UBC Bath). Reception teams were commonly described as “great and so helpful” (UBC Cirencester) and attentive.

“Both Leon and Crystal have been terrific since we moved in, they check on us daily to make sure everything is ok, very friendly, nothing seems too much trouble and they are always on hand if we have any questions, they both work great as a team or individually” – UBC Brentford.

One of the most repeated compliments in this year’s survey was directed toward our Customer Service Assistants. Our CSAs are often the face of UBC’s Flexible Offices: offering the first hello, calm problem-solving and a reliable presence. From Cirencester to Southampton, many of our top-rated comments specifically named the reception team as the reason clients remain loyal.

  1. The right environment for business

“Friendly and professional environment” – UBC Fleet

“They are professional and always there with a friendly face.  They help where they can and make the centre a really good working environment” – UBC Fleet

“Welcome environment and supportive Centre Manager” – UBC Leeds

“You offer a unique approach to client services which Aysha and Elizabeth do brilliantly. It makes a difference to the overall working environment” – UBC London Bank

Across different locations, clients noted that UBC’s environments feel “professional without being corporate,” “calm without being dull,” and importantly “a reflection of their own brand values.”

  1. Flexibility and Simplicity

“We love being in the offices; the great flexibility; and access 24/7” – UBC Brentford

For many clients, especially startups, consultants, and growing businesses, UBC’s value lies in its flexible, no-nonsense approach to space and service. We offer what they need, and we don’t overcomplicate it. Several clients mentioned how much they appreciated the ability to scale up or down, book space on-demand, or integrate meeting rooms and virtual office services into their setup.

Top performing Centres

While positive feedback came from across the network, a few locations stood out in particular:

⭐ Windsor – 10

⭐ Cirencester – 9.75

⭐ Warrington – 9.7

⭐ Cheltenham – 9.5

⭐ Southampton – 9.43

What these centres have in common is a strong local presence, an engaged CSA team, and a culture of going above and beyond. In each case, respondents made direct mention of specific staff members or thoughtful touches that had made a difference to their business.

Constructive feedback: what we’re improving

While the survey was overwhelmingly positive, we also heard valuable suggestions about where we could do better. In keeping with our commitment to transparency, here are some of the themes raised and what we’re doing about them:

  1. Print and copy access

A number of our smaller offices noted limited access to communal printing or photocopying. We’re now reviewing printing needs centre-by-centre to identify where more shared equipment is needed and will be beneficial to clients.

  1. Kitchen and refreshment facilities

Some responses notes a desire for more facilities or a refresh to current facilities. Several centres including Birmingham and Southampton are already trialling upgrades to refreshment/kitchen areas.

  1. Furniture comfort

One or two coworking areas flagged the need for more ergonomic furniture, and we have already implemented a regular furniture review with phased replacement furniture taking place across the portfolio.

  1. Parking and visitor signage

Centres with high demand for parking received suggestions for clearer instructions and improved signage for guests. These suggestions were welcomed by the teams on the ground and these changes are already in progress.

And crucially, any respondent who flagged a specific issue has already been contacted directly by their Centre Manager: a principle we take seriously. Client feedback should never sit in a spreadsheet or inbox; it should lead to action.

Looking ahead

The 2025 survey results reinforce something we already knew: UBC is about people, not just property. Our centres succeed because they feel human. That’s a rare quality in today’s flexible office market, and one we will continue to protect as we move forward.

We’re incredibly grateful to every client who took the time to complete the survey. You help shape the way we work and the standards we set. As we move forward into the second half of 2025 we’re continue to listen, learn and deliver the experience you deserve.

If you’d like to discuss any feedback given or have ideas for what we could do next, you local Centre Manager would love to hear from you!