Why Businesses Are Choosing Accrington Over Manchester
Manchester is an obvious choice for businesses looking for a major city location.
But it isn’t the only option.
For businesses based in East Lancashire, office space in Accrington can offer a more local and practical alternative — particularly if your team and clients are already based around Accrington, Blackburn, Burnley and the surrounding areas.
And with new flexible workspace coming to Burtons Chambers, businesses will soon have more choice when it comes to finding an office in Accrington.
Why Consider Accrington for Your Business?
The best office location isn’t necessarily the biggest city.
It’s the one that works for your team.
For a business based in or around Accrington, choosing a local office can mean:
- A more convenient commute for local employees
- Easier access to nearby towns
- A central base for local clients
- Less reliance on travelling into a major city
- A workspace that is closer to where your team actually lives
For businesses operating across East Lancashire, being in Accrington can make a lot of sense.
What About Manchester?
Manchester can be a great location for businesses that need a major city presence, extensive transport connections or a large city-centre client base.
But there’s a trade-off.
If your employees don’t live in Manchester, commuting into the city every day may not be the most practical option.
And if most of your clients are based around East Lancashire, you could be travelling further than necessary.
That’s where Accrington office space becomes an interesting alternative.
A New Flexible Workspace in Accrington
2-Work is bringing flexible workspace to Burtons Chambers in Accrington Town Square.
The new workspace will include private offices for teams ranging from approximately 4 to 30 people, alongside coworking, dedicated desks and meeting rooms.
Current office options include:
- 4 desks
- 6 desks
- 10 desks
- 12 desks
- 14 desks
- 16 desks
- 30 desks
So whether you’re a small business taking your first dedicated office or an established team looking for a larger base, there are different options to consider.
What Makes Burtons Chambers Different?
The workspace is being created inside the historic Burtons Chambers building as part of the wider Accrington Town Square redevelopment.
Many of the external offices will feature huge windows and lots of natural light, giving teams bright working environments.
You’ll also have access to:
💻 Coworking desks
🪑 Dedicated desks
🤝 Meeting rooms
💼 Day offices
📮 Virtual office services
So you’re not simply renting a room with desks.
You’re joining a wider workspace.
Is Accrington Good for Small Businesses?
Yes.
One of the benefits of flexible office space is that you don’t have to be a large company to have a professional workspace.
At Burtons Chambers, smaller businesses can choose private offices for approximately 4–6 people, while growing teams can move into larger offices as their requirements change.
That makes the workspace suitable for startups, SMEs, professional services businesses and growing local teams.
Accrington, Blackburn and Burnley
Accrington also makes sense for businesses that need access to more than one town.
It’s well positioned for businesses operating across East Lancashire, including those working with customers or employees around Blackburn and Burnley.
So rather than asking whether you need an office in Manchester, it could be worth asking:
Where is the best location for the people who actually work for your business?
When Can You View the Offices?
Tours at Burtons Chambers are available from September 2026, with businesses expected to be able to move in from November or December 2026 onwards.
If you’re considering an office move later this year, it’s worth starting the conversation early.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Accrington a good place for an office?
Accrington can be a practical office location for businesses serving East Lancashire, particularly those with teams and clients around Accrington, Blackburn and Burnley.
Is Accrington cheaper than Manchester for office space?
Office costs vary significantly depending on location, size and type of workspace. Businesses should compare the total cost of their preferred office options rather than assuming one location will always be cheaper.
Why choose Accrington instead of Manchester?
Accrington can offer a more local base for businesses whose teams and clients are already located across East Lancashire, reducing the need for regular travel into Manchester.
How many people can 2-Work Accrington accommodate?
2-Work Burtons Chambers has private offices planned for teams of approximately 4 to 30 people, alongside coworking and dedicated desk options.
Where is 2-Work Burtons Chambers?
2-Work Burtons Chambers is located in Accrington Town Square.
Could Accrington Be the Right Office Location for Your Business?
Manchester will always be an important business destination.
But it isn’t automatically the right answer for every business.
If your team, customers and day-to-day business are based around East Lancashire, Accrington could be a much more practical place to put down roots.
And with a new flexible workspace coming to Burtons Chambers, there’s about to be another option.
Local team. Local clients. Local office. Makes sense, doesn’t it?
