Middlesbrough
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Overview
Annual Rev
£22.7k
12 mo avg
↓10%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
40%
12 mo avg
↓5%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
£109
12 mo avg
↑1%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
31 days
12 mo avg
↓7 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
£44
12 mo avg
↓20%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Middlesbrough 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gym | — | +£46,957 | — | — |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 1•• (•%) | 🔒 +£2•••• (+•••%) | 🔒 £5•••• | 🔒 £2•••• |
| Pool | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +£2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 £5•••• | 🔒 £3•••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 1•• (•%) | 🔒 +£2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 £5•••• | 🔒 £3•••• |
| EV Charger | 🔒 3• (•%) | 🔒 +£1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 £4•••• | 🔒 £3•••• |
| Heating | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +£1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 £3•••• | 🔒 £2•••• |
| Sauna | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +£9••• (+••%) | 🔒 £4•••• | 🔒 £3•••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 7•• (••%) | 🔒 +£1••• (+•%) | 🔒 £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
3 bedrooms (6.4 nights)
4+ bedrooms (6.1 nights)
1 bedroom (5.1 nights)
2 bedrooms (4.7 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (£94)
3 bedrooms (£82)
2 bedrooms (£65)
1 bedroom (£45)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (84%)
Independent hosts (16%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Middlesbrough market averaged 1,906 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 3% from a year earlier and up 41% over two years.
An average Middlesbrough listing earns £18K/year. High-performing listings earn £37K, while low-performing listings earn £9K.
Average occupancy in Middlesbrough is 40%, producing RevPAR of £36 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Middlesbrough, at £25K.
Rules vary across Middlesbrough. Middlesbrough: Lenient. No specific STR regulations or licensing requirements. Standard planning and safety laws apply. Minimal enforcement. Durham: Lenient. No dedicated STR regulations or permits required. Must comply with general planning laws and safety standards. Light enforcement. Darlington: Lenient. No STR-specific licensing or registration. Standard planning permission and building regulations apply. Minimal enforcement. Whitby: Lenient. No formal STR permits required despite tourism concerns. Planning laws for changes of use. Light enforcement, many operate freely. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Middlesbrough Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 3% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 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 TV (95%), Heating (94%), Internet (93%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Hot Tub (+52%), Heating (+30%), Bbq (+25%).
Average daily rate in Middlesbrough is £115, down 5% year-over-year. Rates peak in August and are lowest in January.
Guests in Middlesbrough book an average of 32 days in advance, down 8% from last year. Booking windows range from 29 days for 1-bedroom listings to 34 days for 2-bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Sunday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekend occupancy is 7% higher than weekday occupancy.