The short answer
A CCTV camera typically costs £100–£300 each installed in the UK, though the figure swings with camera type and where it goes. Basic dome and bullet cameras usually fall around £110–£330 installed, while advanced PTZ (pan-tilt-zoom) cameras can run much higher because of their motorised control. Exterior cameras (roughly £150–£250) tend to cost more than interior ones (roughly £100–£150) because they need weatherproof, outdoor-rated equipment and the installer has to drill and seal through walls. The per-camera price drops a little across a larger system because the recorder, cabling and labour are shared, and rises with higher resolution, night-vision range and awkward access.
Thinking per-camera helps you scale a system up or down sensibly. The figures below are typical installed costs for one camera, which is why a whole system isn't simply the camera price multiplied by the count.
Typical per-camera costs
- Per camera installed£100–£300
- Basic dome/bullet£110–£330
- Exterior camera~£150–£250
- Interior camera~£100–£150
- PTZ (motorised)higher — up to four figures
Why the per-camera figure moves
- Camera type: basic dome and bullet cameras are the lower end; PTZ and specialist cameras cost more for the extra control and optics.
- Interior vs exterior: outdoor cameras need weatherproofing and wall penetrations, so they typically cost more than a camera fitted near an indoor socket.
- Resolution & night vision: higher-resolution and longer-range infrared cameras add to the figure.
- Access & cabling: a far corner of the property or a high mounting point means a longer cable run and more time.
- System size: across more cameras the shared cost of the recorder and labour brings the effective per-camera price down a little.
| Camera | Typical installed cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Basic dome / bullet | £110–£330 | most common home camera |
| Interior camera | ~£100–£150 | power socket usually nearby |
| Exterior camera | ~£150–£250 | weatherproofing & wall drilling |
| PTZ (pan-tilt-zoom) | higher | motorised control, can reach four figures |
Indicative UK figures for guidance. Sources: eufy and MyJobQuote cost guides.
Why a system isn't just camera price times count
A four-camera system is not simply four times one camera, because much of the cost is the shared recorder, cabling and the installer's time on site. Add the first camera and you pay for the recorder, the visit and the setup; add the next three and you are mostly paying for the extra cameras and cable. That is why per-camera figures fall a little as the system grows, and why fitting all your cameras in one visit is usually more efficient than adding them piecemeal later.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does CCTV cost per camera?
Typically £100–£300 per camera installed. Basic dome and bullet cameras fall around £110–£330, exterior cameras roughly £150–£250, interior ones roughly £100–£150, and motorised PTZ cameras can run higher.
Why do exterior cameras cost more than interior ones?
Outdoor cameras need weatherproof, outdoor-rated equipment, and the installer usually has to drill through walls and seal everything against the weather. Interior cameras are more straightforward because there is often a power socket nearby and no weatherproofing needed.
Does the per-camera price drop on a bigger system?
A little. The recorder, cabling and labour are shared across all the cameras, so the effective cost per camera tends to ease as the system grows — which is why fitting them all in one visit is usually more efficient than adding cameras later.
Sources & further reading
Figures on this page are typical UK ranges drawn from published sources and depend on your specific property and system. They are guidance, not a quotation.