CCTV Camera Prices UK: What Cameras, Recorders & Kits Cost (2026)
By Zenith Security Co · UK trade distributor and authorised Hikvision partner · Prices taken 1 November 2026
Short answer: a CCTV camera typically costs £34–£62 for an HD coax model and £109–£240 for an IP model. A complete 4-camera system you fit yourself starts from about £208 for coax or £454 for 4MP IP with colour night vision, including the recorder, a 2TB drive and VAT.
These figures come from the 4,526 products with public prices on our own site on 1 November 2026. We use the middle price (the median: half cost less, half cost more) and the typical range (the middle half of products), so one very cheap or very expensive item doesn't skew the picture. All prices include VAT.
The ranges are wide because each type runs from basic models to specialist ones. For cameras, the biggest factors are resolution, night vision (infrared or colour), the lens (fixed or varifocal) and smart features such as person and vehicle detection.
IP camera prices by resolution
Resolution
Middle price
Typical range
Cameras
2MP
£96
£80–£165
40
4MP
£144
£100–£348
128
5MP
£126
£110–£168
96
6MP
£147
£104–£218
35
8MP (4K)
£184
£132–£240
126
Moving from 4MP to 4K (8MP) adds about £40 at the middle of the range. 2MP is now mainly found on budget and specialist cameras. If any camera is 5MP or above, make sure your recorder can record it: some budget NVRs are limited to 4MP. Our guide Which HiLook NVR do I need? explains this.
IP camera prices by brand
Brand
Middle price
Typical range
Cameras
HiLook
£85
£61–£111
40
Dahua
£197
£131–£308
195
Uniview
£132
£100–£192
214
HiLook is Hikvision's value range and is the lowest-cost of the three. Part of the gap is the mix: our Dahua and Uniview ranges include more AI, varifocal and PTZ cameras. Most Hikvision-branded prices are shown to trade account holders only, so Hikvision isn't included here.
NVR and DVR prices by number of channels
Channels
DVR (coax) middle price
NVR (IP) middle price
4-channel
£84
£104
8-channel
£146
£205
16-channel
£288
£376
32-channel
–
£532
One channel records one camera. Recorders are usually sold without a hard drive. Many NVRs have built-in PoE ports, so one network cable powers each camera and carries the picture.
CCTV kit prices
Kit size
Middle price
Typical range
Kits
2 cameras
£147
£112–£228
8
4 cameras
£362
£169–£630
18
6 cameras
£651
£380–£895
15
8 cameras
£597
£373–£720
7
Most kits we sell are HiLook CCTV kits, from 1080p coax to 4MP ColorVu IP. A kit pairs the cameras with a matched recorder; the drive is an option on each kit page.
Example 4-camera systems
Three systems built from single items on our site, at public prices on 1 November 2026:
Want more cameras later? The 8-channel option lets you add four more without changing the recorder.
What else to budget for
Cable: network cable for IP cameras, or coax and power for HD analogue cameras.
Brackets and junction boxes: often needed for neat outdoor mounting.
A screen for setup: any HDMI monitor or TV; day to day most people use the phone app.
Installation: not included in any price on this page. It depends on your building, the cable runs and how many cameras you have, so get a quote from a local installer.
How we worked this out
Source: every product on zenithsecurityco.co.uk that was live, visible in the catalogue and showed its price to all visitors on 1 November 2026: 4,526 products.
Left out: trade-only prices, duplicate kit variations hidden from search, and parent products of options.
Cameras: 488 IP cameras, excluding kits and multi-packs. Resolution is the camera's maximum.
Prices: our standard retail prices including VAT, before any trade discount or promotion.
Using this data: you're welcome to quote these figures. Please credit and link to Zenith Security Co.
Questions
How much does a CCTV camera cost in the UK?
On 1 November 2026, the middle price of the 528 products in our IP camera range with public prices was £156 inc VAT, and half cost between £109–£240. HD analogue (coax) cameras are cheaper: middle price £44.
How much does a 4-camera CCTV system cost?
Buying the parts yourself, a 4-camera coax system costs about £208 and a 4-camera 4MP IP system with colour night vision about £454, both including a 2TB drive and VAT. Ready-made 4-camera kits had a middle price of £362. Cable, brackets and installation are extra.
Is 4K CCTV much more expensive than 4MP?
Not by much. The middle price of a 4MP IP camera was £144 and of an 8MP (4K) camera £184. Check the recorder too: some budget NVRs record only up to 4MP.
Are HiLook cameras cheaper than Dahua or Uniview?
Usually. The middle price of HiLook IP cameras was £85, against £132 for Uniview and £197 for Dahua. Part of the gap is the mix: our Dahua and Uniview ranges include more specialist AI, varifocal and PTZ models.
Do these prices include installation?
No. These are equipment prices. Zenith Security Co is a supplier, not an installer. Installation cost depends on the building, cable runs and number of cameras, so ask a local installer for a quote.
Do I need a hard drive for my recorder?
Yes. Most NVRs and DVRs are sold without one. A 2TB surveillance drive cost £72 on our site on 1 November 2026, and we can fit and format it to order.
