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Facebook Ads Cost Per Purchase Benchmarks for Legal in United Kingdom

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Cost Per Purchase for Legal in United Kingdom

October 2024 - October 2025

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Facebook Ads benchmarks: cost per purchase for Legal in Great Britain vs global

This analysis looks at cost per purchase trends for the Legal industry and target country Great Britain compared to the global trend. The analysis is based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks.

Key takeaways

  • Legal in Great Britain is above market: average cost per purchase of 250.22 across available months, versus 49.23 for the global baseline (≈5.1x higher). Median is 171.71 vs 50.97 (≈3.4x higher).
  • Volatility is elevated: average month-to-month absolute move is 157.46 (≈50.2%); the baseline moves 2.80 on average (≈5.9%).
  • Notable spike: July 2025 reaches 707.65, followed by a sharp reversion to 169.08 in August 2025.
  • Seasonal signals: the baseline shows a December lift, while the selected series rises from October to November, dips in January, and builds into spring before the July spike.

Legal in Great Britain: trend highlights (selected data)

  • Average and median: 250.22 average; 171.71 median across Oct 2024–Aug 2025 (months with data).
  • High and low:
  • High: 707.65 in July 2025.
  • Low: 123.31 in January 2025.
  • First-to-last change: up 7.2% from October 2024 (157.73) to August 2025 (169.08).
  • Volatility: average absolute month-to-month change of 157.46 (≈50.2%). Movements include:
  • Oct → Nov 2024: +8.9%
  • Nov 2024 → Jan 2025: −28.2%
  • Jan → Feb 2025: +64.2%
  • Mar → Apr 2025: +51.6%
  • May → Jul 2025: +132.8% (largest jump)
  • Jul → Aug 2025: −76.1% (largest drop)
  • Excluding the July outlier, the average is 193.04—still ≈3.9x the global baseline.

How Great Britain compares to the global benchmark

  • Averages and medians (same months for comparability):
  • Global average: 49.23; global median: 50.97.
  • Selected average: 250.22; selected median: 171.71.
  • Highs and lows (baseline, same months):
  • High: 53.89 (Feb 2025); Low: 43.19 (Nov 2024).
  • First-to-last change (baseline): down 2.1% from October 2024 (46.67) to August 2025 (45.69).
  • Volatility: global moves are modest—average absolute month-to-month change of 2.80 (≈5.9%).
  • Relative positioning by month: Great Britain’s Legal costs are consistently above market, ranging from ≈2.4x (Jan 2025) to ≈15.3x (Jul 2025) higher than the global median.

Seasonal patterns and timing

  • Baseline seasonality shows a December uptick (43.19 in Nov 2024 to 51.53 in Dec 2024), with gradual easing into summer and a larger drop by September 2025.
  • The selected series suggests Q4 stability to mild lift (Oct → Nov), a January dip, rebuilding through spring (Apr–May), and a pronounced July spike followed by normalization in August.

Understanding cost per purchase benchmarks on Facebook Ads in the Legal industry and Great Britain helps advertisers make more efficient budget and creative choices.

Understanding the Data

Insights & analysis of Facebook advertising costs

Facebook advertising costs vary based on many factors including industry, target audience, ad placement, and campaign objectives. In the Legal industry, Facebook ad costs can be influenced by seasonal trends and market competition. For campaigns targeting United Kingdom, advertisers experience moderate to high costs with strong performance in urban areas. Different campaign objectives lead to varying costs based on how Facebook optimizes for your specific goals. The data shown represents median values across multiple campaigns, and individual results may vary based on ad quality, audience targeting, and campaign optimization.

Why we use median instead of average

We use the median CTR because the underlying distribution of click-through rates is highly skewed, with a small share of campaigns achieving extremely high CTRs. These outliers can inflate a simple average, making it less representative of what most advertisers actually experience. By using the median—which sits at the midpoint of all campaigns—we provide a more rigorous and realistic benchmark that reflects the true underlying data model and helps you set attainable performance expectations.

Key Factors Affecting Facebook Ad Costs

  • Competition within your selected industry and audience demographics
  • Ad quality and relevance score – higher quality ads can lower costs
  • Campaign objective and bid strategy
  • Timing and seasonality – costs often increase during holiday periods
  • Ad placement (News Feed, Instagram, Audience Network, etc.)

Note: This data represents industry median values and benchmarks. Your actual costs may vary based on specific targeting, ad creative quality, and campaign optimization.

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The data behind the benchmarks

All data is sourced from over $3B in Facebook ad spend, collected across thousands of ad accounts that use Superads daily to analyze and improve their campaigns. Every data point is fully anonymized and aggregated—no individual advertiser is ever exposed.

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United Kingdom Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Jan 22nd January (Scotland)
Apr 18Good Friday
Apr 21Easter Monday
May 5Early May Bank Holiday
May 26Spring Bank Holiday
Aug 25Summer Bank Holiday
Dec 25Christmas Day
Dec 26Boxing Day

Key Shopping Season

Late November (Black Friday/Cyber Monday surge), Late December (Christmas & Boxing Day promotions), Early May holiday weekend promotions

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM and CPC might increase around early May and late August bank holidays as people engage in leisure travel or retail browsing. During Black Friday/Cyber Monday, retail CPMs could spike sharply in fashion, electronics, and online shopping. Late December typically sees peak CPMs, with e‑commerce budgets needing early ramp-up.

What's a healthy cost per purchase for ecommerce brands?

It depends on your product price and margins. Most brands aim for $10 to $50. For higher-ticket products, a higher CPA may be acceptable as long as you're maintaining a strong return on ad spend.

How does product price impact CPA benchmarks?

Higher-priced products typically have a higher CPA because people take longer to convert. That's not necessarily a problem if your margin can support it. You should measure CPA in context with AOV and LTV.

Why are my purchase costs going up despite stable ROAS?

Your AOV may be increasing, which helps maintain ROAS even if CPA rises. You could also be facing higher CPMs, lower conversion rates, or creative fatigue.

Should I use manual bidding to control CPA more effectively?

Manual bidding can help if you're struggling to stay within target CPA. It's best used by experienced advertisers who can monitor performance and adjust regularly. It gives more control, but also requires more effort.

How do I scale spend without letting CPA skyrocket?

Increase budget gradually, rotate creative often, and avoid overlapping audiences. Scaling too quickly can lead to audience saturation and rising CPAs.