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Glasses - frames and single-vision lenses: average UK price

Glasses - frames and single-vision lenses (each) cost £116.94 on average in September 2026 — ▲ 1.3% in a year. Pay much more than this and it is worth shopping around.

UK average, September 2026£116.94each
Last month£116.932-yr range £110.72–£117.94

Average price, last 25 months

110.14112.93115.73118.52Sep 24Feb 25Jul 25Dec 25May 26Sep 26

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Questions and answers

How much does glasses - frames and single-vision lenses cost in the UK?

£116.94 for each on average in September 2026 (ONS).

Has it gone up?

Up 1.3% from £115.47 in September 2025.

What exactly is measured?

The ONS average price for the CPI item "Glasses - frames and single-vision lenses" in the glasses and contact lenses group, standardised to each.

Source: ONS Shopping prices comparison tool (Open Government Licence v3.0).