Axminster
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Annual revenue (actual)
£30.8k
12 mo avg
↓6%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
43%
12 mo avg
↓8%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
£164
12 mo avg
↑10%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
40 days
12 mo avg
↓1 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
£60
12 mo avg
↓4%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Axminster market data as of October 2026. Data covers Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com listings. Values are seasonally influenced; rounding applied for readability.
Revenue per listing by bedroom
Annual revenue per listing, broken down by bedroom count. Compare which property sizes perform best.
Bedroom count:
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Short-term rental supply growth
Tracks how the number of active listings changes over time. Rising supply with flat revenue may indicate saturation.
Performance metrics by bedroom
Breakdown of revenue, property values, yields, supply, and cleaning fees for each bedroom type.
Bedrooms
Annual Rev
Supply
Revenue boost by amenity
Shows how specific amenities impact revenue. Beware false correlation i.e. more expensive properties tend to have pools or views.
| Amenity | Listings With | Revenue Boost | Revenue With | Revenue Without |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washing Machine | — | +£16,655 | — | — |
| Heating | 🔒 4•• (••%) | 🔒 +£9••• (+••%) | 🔒 £3•••• | 🔒 £2•••• |
| Sauna | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +£8••• (+••%) | 🔒 £4•••• | 🔒 £3•••• |
| TV | 🔒 4•• (••%) | 🔒 +£5••• (+••%) | 🔒 £3•••• | 🔒 £3•••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +£1••• (+•%) | 🔒 £3•••• | 🔒 £3•••• |
Nightly rate by day of week
Average nightly rate for each day of the week. Most markets see higher rates on weekends.
Occupancy rate by day of week
Shows booking patterns throughout the week. Helps understand demand cycles.
Listings by channel
Listings by rental type
Listings by amenities
Listings by size
4+ bedrooms (0%)
Listings by availability
Length of stay by bedroom
Studio (5.9 nights)
3 bedrooms (4.7 nights)
2 bedrooms (4.6 nights)
1 bedroom (4.3 nights)
4+ bedrooms (3.9 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (£226)
3 bedrooms (£76)
2 bedrooms (£58)
1 bedroom (£36)
Studio (£11)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (57%)
Independent hosts (43%)
Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Axminster market averaged 648 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 1% from a year earlier and up 5% over two years.
An average Axminster listing earns £22K/year. High-performing listings earn £55K, while low-performing listings earn £12K.
Average occupancy in Axminster is 34%, producing RevPAR of £45 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Axminster, at £45K.
Rules vary across Axminster. Axminster: Lenient. No specific STR licensing beyond standard planning permission. Part of East Devon District with minimal STR-specific rules. Light enforcement, hosts operate freely. Lyme Regis: Lenient. No dedicated STR permits required. Planning permission needed for change of use if primary residence becomes rental. Minimal enforcement in practice. Sidmouth: Lenient. East Devon District jurisdiction, no STR registration system. Standard business rates and planning rules apply. Limited active enforcement, established STR market operates openly. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Axminster Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has declined 1% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 4%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in August and July; it is lowest in January and February.
The most common amenities are Heating (96%), TV (85%), Kitchen (83%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Washing Machine (+61%), Heating (+32%), TV (+16%).
Average daily rate in Axminster is £168, down 1% year-over-year. Rates peak in August and are lowest in March.
Guests in Axminster book an average of 38 days in advance, down 3% from last year. Booking windows range from 34 days for 1-bedroom listings to 46 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Monday. Weekend occupancy is 29% higher than weekday occupancy.
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