Housing that works for the people who live there
Cohousing puts residents in control of their homes, their neighbourhoods and how they live together
Hazelmead cohousing in Bridport, Dorset (Credit: Rebecca Noakes)
The UK Cohousing Network supports people at every stage of the cohousing journey, advocating nationally for the conditions that make cohousing possible, and connecting communities with the tools and peers they need to thrive.
Find out more about our mission here.
Latest
Community-Led Housing Futures Summit 2026
Tuesday 15 September  • 10 AM – 4 PM Bringing together practitioners, researchers, policymakers, funders and industry to shape research
Cohousing – Building the Neighbourhoods We Need in London
Thursday 1st October | 6-9pm | Pollard Thomas Edwards, London, England A Conversation on Housing, Community and the Future of
Cohousing: Building the Neighbourhoods We Need In The South-West
Wednesday 30th September | 6-9pm | Paintworks Event Space, Arno’s Vale, England A Conversation on Housing, Community and the Future
Cohousing: Building the Neighbourhoods We Need In Wales
Tuesday 29th September | 6-9pm | sbarc/spark, Cardiff, Wales A Conversation on Housing, Community and the Future of Cohousing in
Cohousing: Building the Neighbourhoods We Need In The North
Monday 28th September | 6-9pm | St Thomas Centre, Manchester. Join UK Cohousing Network, Triangle Architects and Greater Manchester Community
Cohousing Café: Planning and Cohousing – Understanding the Planning System
Planning and Cohousing with Mike Bodkin: understand planning, local plans, applications and common pitfalls for community led developers. Planning and
Find a Community
The UK Cohousing Directory
There are dozens of cohousing groups and communities already operating in the UK.
UK Cohousing Network Membership
Building the movement together
Established Communities
from £250 – £2000
/ year
For emerging and established cohousing groups looking for support, knowledge and connections.
Individual membership
£66
/ year
£6.60
/ month
For people interested in cohousing, whether you’re just starting to explore the idea or looking for a community to join.
Cohousing Groups in Development
£125
/ year
For emerging and established cohousing groups looking for support, knowledge and connections.
Organisation/consultant
membership
from £300
/ year
For housing associations, local authorities, charities, consultants and businesses supporting the growth of cohousing.