Leicestershire
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Overview
Annual Rev
£21.1k
12 mo avg
↑3%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
40%
12 mo avg
↓5%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
£127
12 mo avg
↑16%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
23 days
12 mo avg
↓5 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
£39
12 mo avg
↓11%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Leicestershire 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:
0
1
2
3
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 | — | +£18,775 | — | — |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 5• (•%) | 🔒 +£1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 £4•••• | 🔒 £2•••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 7• (••%) | 🔒 +£1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 £4•••• | 🔒 £2•••• |
| EV Charger | 🔒 2• (•%) | 🔒 +£8••• (+••%) | 🔒 £3•••• | 🔒 £2•••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +£7••• (+••%) | 🔒 £3•••• | 🔒 £2•••• |
| Air conditioning | 🔒 5• (•%) | 🔒 +£5••• (+••%) | 🔒 £3•••• | 🔒 £2•••• |
| Gym | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +£2••• (+••%) | 🔒 £3•••• | 🔒 £2•••• |
| Lake Access | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +£2••• (+••%) | 🔒 £3•••• | 🔒 £2•••• |
| Washing Machine | 🔒 5•• (••%) | 🔒 +£8•• (+•%) | 🔒 £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
3 bedrooms (6.3 nights)
1 bedroom (5.5 nights)
2 bedrooms (5.0 nights)
4+ bedrooms (4.9 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (£131)
3 bedrooms (£97)
2 bedrooms (£64)
1 bedroom (£45)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (70%)
Independent hosts (30%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Leicestershire market averaged 1,120 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 10% from a year earlier and up 28% over two years.
An average Leicestershire listing earns £19K/year. High-performing listings earn £42K, while low-performing listings earn £6K.
Average occupancy in Leicestershire is 35%, producing RevPAR of £39 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Leicestershire, at £36K.
Rules vary across Leicestershire. Leicester: Lenient. No specific STR regulations or licensing required. General planning and tax laws apply. Minimal enforcement of STR-specific rules. Loughborough: Lenient. No dedicated STR licensing scheme. Subject to standard planning use and council tax regulations. Light enforcement. Market Harborough: Lenient. No STR-specific permits or registration required. Standard planning permission for material change of use. Minimal active enforcement. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Leicestershire Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 10% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 7%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in August and July; it is lowest in January and November.
The most common amenities are Heating (96%), TV (95%), Kitchen (94%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Hot Tub (+77%), Ev Charger (+40%), Bbq (+37%).
Average daily rate in Leicestershire is £138, up 11% year-over-year. Rates peak in August and are lowest in March.
Guests in Leicestershire book an average of 28 days in advance, up 4% from last year. Booking windows range from 27 days for 1-bedroom listings to 32 days for 2-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 10% higher than weekday occupancy.