Data
UK IVF statistics 2026
The most comprehensive public dataset of IVF costs and outcomes in the UK. 90 HFEA-licensed clinics, real pricing from 89 clinics, HFEA-verified success rates. Updated monthly.
Sources: HFEA (success rates, inspection data), clinic websites and fee schedules (pricing). Last updated: March 2026.
Key facts
- The average all-in IVF cost in the UK is £4,508. Costs range from £2,445 to £6,900.
- The average birth rate per egg collection is 41% for under-38s and 19% for 38+.
- There are 90 HFEA-licensed fertility clinics in the UK.
- 74 clinics offer NHS-funded IVF. 16 are private only.
- The average cost per live birth is £11,364 for under-38s.
- London has 24 clinics — the most of any city.
£4,508
Average IVF cost (all-in)
41%
Avg birth rate (under 38)
90
Licensed UK clinics
19%
Avg birth rate (38+)
IVF cost statistics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average all-in IVF cost | £4,508 |
| Median all-in IVF cost | £4,450 |
| Cheapest IVF clinic | £2,445 |
| Most expensive IVF clinic | £6,900 |
| Average cost per live birth (under 38) | £11,364 |
| Best cost per live birth (under 38) | £4,890 |
Success rate statistics
| Metric | Under 38 | 38 and over |
|---|---|---|
| Average birth rate per egg collection | 41% | 19% |
| Highest birth rate | 64% | 37% |
| Highest-performing clinic | Assisted Reproduction and Gynaecology Centre | Assisted Reproduction and Gynaecology Centre |
| Clinics with data | 84 | 82 |
IVF costs and success rates by city
| City | Clinics | Avg cost |
|---|---|---|
| London | 24 | £4,326 |
| Cheshire | 3 | £4,498 |
| Belfast | 3 | £4,873 |
| Devon | 2 | £4,225 |
| Birmingham | 2 | £3,680 |
| Cleveland | 2 | £4,078 |
| Cardiff | 2 | £3,700 |
| Manchester | 2 | £4,225 |
| Nottingham | 2 | £5,780 |
| Kent | 2 | £4,325 |
| Surrey | 2 | £3,775 |
Methodology and sources
Success rates are sourced from the HFEA (Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority), the UK's independent regulator. We use “births per egg collection” — the most conservative and meaningful metric, counting live births as a proportion of all started cycles. This is harder to manipulate than “pregnancy rate per transfer” and gives patients the most honest picture.
Pricing data is collected from official clinic fee schedules and websites. “All-in” estimates include initial consultation, monitoring scans, egg collection, embryo transfer, and medication (average estimate). ICSI is included where the clinic bundles it. Individual treatment plans vary — always confirm costs directly.
Cost per live birth is calculated as: total all-in cost ÷ birth rate. For example, a clinic charging £6,000 with a 30% birth rate = £20,000 cost per live birth. This metric accounts for the probability of needing multiple cycles and is the single most important comparison number for patients.