r/UKFrugal
165k members
r/UKFrugal is a subreddit with 165k members. The most common kinds of discussions are solution requests and advice requests, and the community frequently discusses cheap, frugal, food, struggling, and groceries, and they frequently recommend/review groceries, smartphone, and gym shoes.
Popular Themes in r/UKFrugal
#1
Solution Requests
: "Cheap SIM only deals that aren't Lebara?"
4 posts
#2
Advice Requests
: "Turns out the gym costs me around £2.50 per use. I'm debating whether to look for cheaper alternatives. What are your thoughts on gym memberships from a frugality perspective?"
3 posts
#3
Ideas
: "How much is Loyalty still a thing for shoppers? I am looking at developping an instant cart comparison tool and just want to see what matters the most with shoppers. Thanks."
1 post
#4
Money Talk
: "I know this is probably said but which supermarket loyalty schemes give you the most value Nectar (Sainsbury's) ,Tesco Clubcard, Co-op , M&S , Morrison, Lidl etc"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/UKFrugal
#1
Cheap
: "Cheap SIM only deals that aren't Lebara?"
23 posts
#2
Frugal
: "I’m returning to London student halls soon — what Frugal essentials would you swear by?"
19 posts
#3
Food
12 posts
#4
Struggling
: "help"
9 posts
#5
Groceries
8 posts
#6
Money
8 posts
#7
Looking For
7 posts
#8
Looking For A
7 posts
#9
Shopping
7 posts
#10
Deals
7 posts
Products Discussed in r/UKFrugal
Groceries
63 reviews
#1
Lidl
4.0★ from 13 reviews
#2
Aldi
4.0★ from 6 reviews
#3
Tesco
3.3★ from 6 reviews
Smartphone
33 reviews
#1
Google
4.5★ from 11 reviews
#2
Motorola
4.2★ from 6 reviews
#3
Samsung
5.0★ from 3 reviews
Gym Shoes
26 reviews
#1
Asics
4.2★ from 6 reviews
#2
Decathlon
4.0★ from 5 reviews
#3
Adidas
4.3★ from 3 reviews
Member Growth in r/UKFrugal
Yearly
+25k members(18.0%)
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Last updated: July 3, 2026