Leeds
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Overview
Annual Rev
£22.1k
12 mo avg
↓2%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
40%
12 mo avg
↓5%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
£118
12 mo avg
↑9%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
27 days
12 mo avg
↓6 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
£43
12 mo avg
↓14%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Leeds 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pool | — | +£25,427 | — | — |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 1•• (•%) | 🔒 +£1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 £4•••• | 🔒 £2•••• |
| Sauna | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +£1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 £4•••• | 🔒 £3•••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 1•• (•%) | 🔒 +£1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 £4•••• | 🔒 £2•••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 5•• (••%) | 🔒 +£5••• (+••%) | 🔒 £3•••• | 🔒 £2•••• |
| Gym | 🔒 2• (•%) | 🔒 +£4••• (+••%) | 🔒 £3•••• | 🔒 £3•••• |
| Washing Machine | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +£4••• (+••%) | 🔒 £3•••• | 🔒 £2•••• |
| EV Charger | 🔒 6• (•%) | 🔒 +£3••• (+••%) | 🔒 £3•••• | 🔒 £3•••• |
| Heating | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +£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
1 bedroom (6.4 nights)
2 bedrooms (4.9 nights)
3 bedrooms (4.8 nights)
4+ bedrooms (4.5 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (£125)
3 bedrooms (£69)
2 bedrooms (£58)
1 bedroom (£44)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (76%)
Independent hosts (24%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Leeds market averaged 3,266 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 3% from a year earlier and up 29% over two years.
An average Leeds listing earns £19K/year. High-performing listings earn £43K, while low-performing listings earn £7K.
Average occupancy in Leeds is 38%, producing RevPAR of £38 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Leeds, at £41K.
Rules vary across Leeds. Leeds: Lenient. No specific STR licensing scheme. Standard planning and safety regulations apply. Light enforcement, many hosts operate freely. York: Moderate. Planning permission required for entire properties let over 90 days. Article 4 directive in city center restricts conversions. Moderate enforcement with some compliance checks. Harrogate: Lenient. No specific STR regulations beyond standard business rules and council tax. Minimal enforcement, hosts largely self-regulate. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Leeds Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 3% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 5%, 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 (95%), TV (95%), Kitchen (93%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Hot Tub (+73%), Bbq (+32%), Pets Allowed (+19%).
Average daily rate in Leeds is £127, down 1% year-over-year. Rates peak in July and are lowest in January.
Guests in Leeds book an average of 29 days in advance, down 9% from last year. Booking windows range from 24 days for 1-bedroom listings to 36 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Sunday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Monday. Weekend occupancy is 18% higher than weekday occupancy.