Leicestershire
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Annual revenue (actual)
£21.2k
12 mo avg
↑6%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
42%
12 mo avg
↓4%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
£128
12 mo avg
↑16%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
24 days
12 mo avg
↓2 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
£41
12 mo avg
↑2%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Leicestershire market data as of October 2026. Data covers Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com listings. Values are seasonally influenced; rounding applied for readability.
Revenue per listing by bedroom
Annual revenue per listing, broken down by bedroom count. Compare which property sizes perform best.
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Short-term rental supply growth
Tracks how the number of active listings changes over time. Rising supply with flat revenue may indicate saturation.
Performance metrics by bedroom
Breakdown of revenue, property values, yields, supply, and cleaning fees for each bedroom type.
Bedrooms
Annual Rev
Supply
Revenue boost by amenity
Shows how specific amenities impact revenue. Beware false correlation i.e. more expensive properties tend to have pools or views.
| Amenity | Listings With | Revenue Boost | Revenue With | Revenue Without |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Tub | — | +£19,427 | — | — |
| Sauna | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +£1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 £4•••• | 🔒 £2•••• |
| Bicycles | 🔒 7 (•%) | 🔒 +£1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 £4•••• | 🔒 £2•••• |
| EV Charger | 🔒 3• (•%) | 🔒 +£1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 £4•••• | 🔒 £2•••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 9• (••%) | 🔒 +£1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 £4•••• | 🔒 £2•••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +£8••• (+••%) | 🔒 £3•••• | 🔒 £2•••• |
| Air conditioning | 🔒 5• (•%) | 🔒 +£5••• (+••%) | 🔒 £3•••• | 🔒 £2•••• |
| Heating | 🔒 6•• (••%) | 🔒 +£4••• (+••%) | 🔒 £2•••• | 🔒 £2•••• |
| Gym | 🔒 8 (•%) | 🔒 +£4••• (+••%) | 🔒 £3•••• | 🔒 £2•••• |
| Lake Access | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +£3••• (+••%) | 🔒 £3•••• | 🔒 £2•••• |
| Washing Machine | 🔒 5•• (••%) | 🔒 +£2••• (+••%) | 🔒 £2•••• | 🔒 £2•••• |
Nightly rate by day of week
Average nightly rate for each day of the week. Most markets see higher rates on weekends.
Occupancy rate by day of week
Shows booking patterns throughout the week. Helps understand demand cycles.
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 (5.6 nights)
3 bedrooms (5.4 nights)
1 bedroom (5.1 nights)
2 bedrooms (4.7 nights)
Studio (3.9 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (£129)
3 bedrooms (£99)
2 bedrooms (£64)
1 bedroom (£46)
Studio (£30)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (57%)
Independent hosts (43%)
Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Leicestershire market averaged 1,143 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 14% from a year earlier and up 30% over two years.
An average Leicestershire listing earns £19K/year. High-performing listings earn £41K, while low-performing listings earn £5K.
Average occupancy in Leicestershire is 36%, producing RevPAR of £39 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Leicestershire, at £35K.
Rules vary across Leicestershire. Leicester: Lenient. No specific STR licensing or registration required. Must comply with standard planning and tax rules. Light enforcement, hosts operate freely. Loughborough: Lenient. No dedicated STR regulations or permits. Standard business rates and planning permission if material change. Minimal enforcement activity. Market Harborough: Lenient. No STR-specific requirements or registration system. Subject to general planning laws and council tax. Very light enforcement, hosts self-regulate. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Leicestershire Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 14% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 12%, 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 (95%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Hot Tub (+71%), Bbq (+50%), Ev Charger (+48%).
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 29 days in advance, up 13% from last year. Booking windows range from 27 days for 1-bedroom listings to 33 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.
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