United Kingdom Data Centre Report 2025: Active Facilities in 72 Cities, Blackpool Plans 80MW Expansion

Core Insights - The UK Data Centre Market is projected to nearly double by 2028, driven by the growth of AI, cloud computing, and government-backed infrastructure reforms [1][2][5] - The UK government has classified data centres as "critical national infrastructure," which will facilitate streamlined planning laws to attract further investments [2][5] - Power capacity in the UK data centre market is expected to exceed 4 GW by 2030, with significant projects underway [1][6] Market Overview - There are currently 250 active data centres across 72 cities in the UK, with notable projects including an 80 MW data centre in Blackpool and a 384 MW project at Humber Technology Park [1][4][6] - London and Slough remain the dominant hubs for data centres, while cities like Manchester, Scotland, and Wales are seeing increased investments [1][7] Investment Trends - The report indicates nearly fifty new project announcements from around thirty data centre companies, many of which are new entrants to the UK market [6] - Kao Data plans to invest GBP £350 million in a new data centre in Manchester, expected to be operational by 2026 [7] - DataVita aims to double its data centre capacity to 40 MW in central Scotland, with a total investment of approximately GBP £500 million over five years [7] Key Players and Developments - Major players in the market include Equinix, Digital Realty, and Ark Data Centres, with the report covering market trends, pricing forecasts, and investment opportunities for these key players [1][9] - The report also highlights the geographical distribution of data centre providers and their market share in terms of space and power [9][13] Future Projections - Data centre floor space and customer power are forecasted to nearly double from 2025 to 2028, indicating robust growth in the sector [4][9] - The report includes forecasts for data centre pricing, market share, and revenue projections for the coming years [9][13]