Birmingham
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Overview
Annual Rev
£19.6k
12 mo avg
↓8%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
40%
12 mo avg
↓9%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
£122
12 mo avg
↑13%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
23 days
12 mo avg
↓6 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
£37
12 mo avg
↓22%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Birmingham 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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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Tub | — | +£13,751 | — | — |
| Barbecue | 🔒 1•• (•%) | 🔒 +£9••• (+••%) | 🔒 £3•••• | 🔒 £2•••• |
| Bicycles | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +£8••• (+••%) | 🔒 £3•••• | 🔒 £2•••• |
| EV Charger | 🔒 7• (•%) | 🔒 +£5••• (+••%) | 🔒 £3•••• | 🔒 £2•••• |
| TV | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +£4••• (+••%) | 🔒 £2•••• | 🔒 £2•••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 3•• (••%) | 🔒 +£4••• (+••%) | 🔒 £3•••• | 🔒 £2•••• |
| Washing Machine | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +£4••• (+••%) | 🔒 £2•••• | 🔒 £2•••• |
| Parking | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +£3••• (+••%) | 🔒 £2•••• | 🔒 £2•••• |
| Heating | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +£1••• (+•%) | 🔒 £2•••• | 🔒 £2•••• |
| Gym | 🔒 4• (•%) | 🔒 +£7•• (+•%) | 🔒 £2•••• | 🔒 £2•••• |
| Internet | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +£4•• (+•%) | 🔒 £2•••• | 🔒 £2•••• |
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
1 bedroom (6.2 nights)
2 bedrooms (5.4 nights)
3 bedrooms (5.2 nights)
4+ bedrooms (5.1 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (£117)
3 bedrooms (£72)
2 bedrooms (£57)
1 bedroom (£43)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (71%)
Independent hosts (29%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Birmingham market averaged 3,620 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 7% from a year earlier and up 23% over two years.
An average Birmingham listing earns £16K/year. High-performing listings earn £33K, while low-performing listings earn £5K.
Average occupancy in Birmingham is 35%, producing RevPAR of £34 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Birmingham, at £29K.
Rules vary across Birmingham. Birmingham: Lenient. No specific STR regulations or registration required. Planning permission may apply for change of use. Minimal enforcement, hosts operate freely. Coventry: Lenient. No dedicated STR licensing scheme. Planning rules for change of use rarely enforced. Light oversight, widespread operation. Wolverhampton: Lenient. No STR-specific regulations or permits. Standard planning laws apply but limited enforcement. Hosts operate without restrictions. Solihull: Lenient. No registration or licensing requirements. Planning permission theoretically needed for commercial use. Minimal enforcement activity. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Birmingham Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 7% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 8%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in August and September; it is lowest in January and February.
The most common amenities are TV (96%), Internet (95%), Kitchen (94%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Bbq (+39%), Parking (+28%), TV (+19%).
Average daily rate in Birmingham is £126, up 13% year-over-year. Rates peak in August and are lowest in January.
Guests in Birmingham book an average of 22 days in advance, down 14% from last year. Booking windows range from 20 days for 1-bedroom listings to 30 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Sunday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Sunday. Weekend occupancy is 8% higher than weekday occupancy.