Bury St Edmunds, GB
Part of the Bury St Edmunds market area
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Overview
Annual Rev
£25.1k
12 mo avg
↓4%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
43%
12 mo avg
↓7%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
£143
12 mo avg
↑13%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
33 days
12 mo avg
↓6 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
£48
12 mo avg
↓10%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Bury St Edmunds 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Tub | — | +£32,703 | — | — |
| Washing Machine | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +£8••• (+••%) | 🔒 £3•••• | 🔒 £2•••• |
| Air conditioning | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +£7••• (+••%) | 🔒 £4•••• | 🔒 £3•••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 7• (••%) | 🔒 +£2••• (+•%) | 🔒 £3•••• | 🔒 £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
4+ bedrooms (6.0 nights)
1 bedroom (4.7 nights)
2 bedrooms (4.0 nights)
3 bedrooms (3.8 nights)
Studio (3.2 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (£137)
3 bedrooms (£92)
2 bedrooms (£69)
1 bedroom (£42)
Studio (£13)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (60%)
Independent hosts (40%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Bury St Edmunds market averaged 315 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 2% from a year earlier and up 16% over two years.
An average Bury St Edmunds listing earns £23K/year. High-performing listings earn £43K, while low-performing listings earn £8K.
Average occupancy in Bury St Edmunds is 37%, producing RevPAR of £44 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Bury St Edmunds, at £43K.
Rules vary across Bury St Edmunds. Bury St Edmunds: Lenient. No specific STR regulations beyond general planning permission for material change of use. Limited enforcement, hosts operate freely. Cambridge: Moderate. Planning permission required for STRs over 90 days if not primary residence. Council monitors but enforcement inconsistent. Newmarket: Lenient. No specific STR licensing requirements. Standard business rates apply. Minimal enforcement, hosts operate with little oversight. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Bury St Edmunds Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has declined 2% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 1%, 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 TV (96%), Heating (95%), Internet (93%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Hot Tub (+97%), Washing Machine (+33%), Air Conditioning (+25%).
Average daily rate in Bury St Edmunds is £154, up 10% year-over-year. Rates peak in August and are lowest in September.
Guests in Bury St Edmunds book an average of 34 days in advance, down 10% from last year. Booking windows range from 32 days for 1-bedroom listings to 39 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 18% higher than weekday occupancy.