Axminster
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Overview
Annual Rev
£30k
12 mo avg
↓16%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
40%
12 mo avg
↓10%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
£161
12 mo avg
↑4%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
38 days
12 mo avg
↓8 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
£56
12 mo avg
↓27%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Axminster market data as of September 2026. Data covers Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com listings. Values are seasonally influenced; rounding applied for readability.
Revenue per listing by bedroom
Bedroom count:
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4+
Short-term rental supply growth
Performance metrics by bedroom
Bedrooms
Annual Rev
Supply
Revenue boost by amenity
| Amenity | Listings With | Revenue Boost | Revenue With | Revenue Without |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sauna | — | +£16,389 | — | — |
| Heating | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +£1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 £4•••• | 🔒 £3•••• |
| Washing Machine | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +£7••• (+••%) | 🔒 £4•••• | 🔒 £3•••• |
| TV | 🔒 3•• (••%) | 🔒 +£7••• (+••%) | 🔒 £4•••• | 🔒 £3•••• |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 6• (••%) | 🔒 +£5••• (+••%) | 🔒 £4•••• | 🔒 £4•••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +£4••• (+••%) | 🔒 £4•••• | 🔒 £3•••• |
Nightly rate by day of week
Occupancy rate by day of week
Listings by channel
Listings by rental type
Listings by amenities
Listings by size
4+ bedrooms (0%)
Listings by availability
Length of stay by bedroom
3 bedrooms (5.0 nights)
2 bedrooms (4.8 nights)
1 bedroom (4.2 nights)
4+ bedrooms (4.0 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (£186)
3 bedrooms (£76)
2 bedrooms (£56)
1 bedroom (£37)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (72%)
Independent hosts (28%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Axminster market averaged 642 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 3% from a year earlier.
An average Axminster listing earns £22K/year. High-performing listings earn £55K, while low-performing listings earn £13K.
Average occupancy in Axminster is 34%, producing RevPAR of £43 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 regulations beyond standard planning rules. Minimal enforcement, hosts operate freely. Lyme Regis: Moderate. Planning permission may be needed for primary residence conversions. Some enforcement of planning rules in conservation areas. Sidmouth: Moderate. Article 4 Direction requires planning permission for new STRs in some areas. Selective enforcement, many existing STRs grandfathered. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Axminster Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has declined 3% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 19%, 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 (93%), TV (84%), Kitchen (82%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Heating (+51%), Washing Machine (+46%), TV (+25%).
Average daily rate in Axminster is £167, down 7% year-over-year. Rates peak in August and are lowest in March.
Guests in Axminster book an average of 37 days in advance, down 10% from last year. Booking windows range from 34 days for 1-bedroom listings to 45 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Wednesday. Weekend occupancy is 28% higher than weekday occupancy.