Hosting UK

Overview

Hosting UK is an established British cloud server and web hosting provider operating since 1998, as part of Easyspace Ltd within the iomart group. It offers domain registration, shared hosting, VPS, dedicated servers, email hosting, and Office 365, with data centers in the UK and a UK-based support team.

With 20+ years of experience and Microsoft Gold certification, Hosting UK has built a stable reputation in the small-to-mid hosting market, especially for UK businesses that value local support and compliance. Its positioning is "stable rather than massive": elastic scaling is weaker than hyperscale clouds, but it is reliable enough for light-to-mid UK-focused workloads, making it a priority evaluation candidate for the UK market in server selection.

Key Strengths

• 20+ years of experience: Serving the UK market since 1998 with iomart group backing for stability and credibility.
• UK data center: Data stays in the UK with low latency for UK customers, reassuring for compliance-sensitive businesses.
• Complete product line: Domains, shared hosting, VPS, dedicated servers, email, and Office 365 in one place with transparent pricing.
• Dual-platform support: Linux and Windows (ASP.NET, SQL Server 2016) with Plesk/cPanel options.
• Free value-added services: A free website builder and free website migration reduce switching costs.

Product Ecosystem

Shared Hosting

Shared hosting from GBP 2.79/mo (cPanel plans at GBP 2.95/mo) with Linux/Windows support and one-click installs of WordPress and Drupal for personal and business sites; see shared hosting vs cloud server.

VPS and Cloud Hosting

SSD VPS from GBP 13.85/mo with root/admin access and Plesk/cPanel options, plus managed and self-healing cloud plans for elasticity and control.

Dedicated Servers

Dell servers from GBP 69.00/mo with managed or unmanaged options, plus UK colocation and rackspace for stable resource-heavy workloads; see bare metal vs cloud server comparison.

Domains and Email

Domain registration from GBP 8.19 with free DNS and forwarding, plus Office 365 email from GBP 5.40/mo (50 GB Exchange mailbox) for business email.

Limitations

• UK-focused market: Few global locations, so latency is higher for non-European users and international business needs a CDN.
• Prices exclude VAT: All quotes exclude value-added tax, and UK customers pay an additional 20%, so budget accordingly.
• Limited elasticity: Auto-scaling and global orchestration are weaker than hyperscale clouds, suiting light-to-mid workloads.
• Limited international recognition: Fewer third-party reviews, with limited reference material for non-UK users.

Use Cases

• UK local business websites (★★★★★): Local data center plus local support for great access and compliance.
• Personal blogs and portfolio sites (★★★★): Low-cost shared hosting from GBP 2.79/mo keeps costs down.
• Business email and Office 365 (★★★★): Exchange email from GBP 5.40/mo bundled with website hosting.
• Small and mid-size web apps (★★★★): SSD VPS from GBP 13.85/mo with controllable elasticity.
• Non-UK and global business (★★): Nodes and brand are UK-centric; evaluate global providers for international business.

Pricing

Note: These are official public prices and exclude VAT.

FAQ

• Does Hosting UK offer domain registration? Yes, domains from GBP 8.19 including .uk/.co.uk/.com with free DNS management and forwarding; see domain purchase guide.

• Does it support Windows hosting? Yes, Windows hosting with ASP.NET and SQL Server 2016, plus Linux hosting with PHP, MySQL, and Ruby; see website hosting type decision.

• Is website migration free? Yes, a free website migration service helps you switch from other hosts; see website migration guide.

• Are prices inclusive of tax? No, value-added tax (VAT) applies on top of all quotes, at about 20% for UK customers; see website hosting cost-saving tips.

• Where are the data centers? In the UK, supported by a UK-based team, suitable for compliance and data-residency needs; see overseas server selection guide.