Newcastle Upon Tyne
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Overview
Annual Rev
£22.6k
12 mo avg
↓6%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
🔒 4•%
12 mo avg
••.•%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
🔒 £1••
12 mo avg
••.•%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
33 days
12 mo avg
↓9 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
£46
12 mo avg
↓22%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Newcastle Upon Tyne market data as of May 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbecue | 205 (8%) | +£21,161 (+59%) | £56,927 | £35,766 |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
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 (5.2 nights)
4+ bedrooms (5.0 nights)
1 bedroom (4.7 nights)
2 bedrooms (4.7 nights)
Studio (3.3 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (£106)
3 bedrooms (£76)
2 bedrooms (£59)
1 bedroom (£52)
Studio (£25)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (84%)
Independent hosts (16%)
As of May 2026, Newcastle upon Tyne, Durham, Sunderland have 3,165 active Airbnb and VRBO listings. This represents a 8% decrease from the previous year.
The average Airbnb or VRBO in Newcastle upon Tyne generates £22K per year. High-performing properties earn £49K/year, while low-performing properties earn £8K/year. The substantial variance between top and bottom tiers suggests that revenue is highly sensitive to asset-specific appeal rather than baseline market demand.
Airbnb and VRBO can be profitable in Newcastle upon Tyne. Average annual revenue is £22K with 39% occupancy. High-performing properties earn up to £49K/year. The 39% occupancy rate alongside declining revenue highlights a contraction in market-wide utilization, forcing reliance on premium positioning to capture remaining demand.
The average occupancy rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Newcastle upon Tyne is 39%. This occupancy level, combined with an average nightly rate of £144, results in a RevPAR (revenue per available room) of £41 per day.
4+ bedroom properties demonstrate the strongest performance in Newcastle upon Tyne, with annual revenue of £42K. These properties balance operating costs and rental demand most effectively in the Newcastle upon Tyne market. Property performance varies significantly by location, amenities, and management quality.
Short-term rental regulations vary by jurisdiction in the Newcastle upon Tyne area. Newcastle upon Tyne: Lenient. No specific STR regulations or licensing required. Planning permission needed only if character of property changes. Minimal enforcement, hosts operate freely. Durham: Lenient. No STR-specific regulations or permits. Standard planning rules apply. Light enforcement, market operates openly. Sunderland: Lenient. No dedicated STR licensing or registration system. General planning permission rules only. Minimal enforcement, hosts self-regulate. Always verify current regulations with local authorities and obtain necessary permits before operating a short-term rental.
The Newcastle upon Tyne Airbnb and VRBO market is currently showing balanced conditions. Supply has declined 8% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 19%. This indicates balanced supply-demand dynamics. This simultaneous contraction suggests that while competition is thinning, the remaining inventory faces weaker pricing power and diminished per-unit efficiency.
Launch around April, 2-3 months before peak fall season (July peaks). This pre-peak timing lets you build reviews when competition is -12% lower than peak months. Avoid launching during peak season when established listings dominate, or slow months (November-January) when gaining traction is harder.
The most common amenities in Newcastle upon Tyne listings include: Tv (93%), Kitchen (81%), Washing Machine (80%), Heating (69%), Pets Allowed (47%). Amenities that boost revenue the most include Heating, Bbq, Hot Tub, with Heating properties earning approximately 71% more (£50K/year vs £29K/year).
Monthly estimated revenue per listing in Newcastle upon Tyne over the last 12 months: May: £1K, June: £2K, July: £2K, August: £2K, September: £1K, October: £1K, November: £985, December: £1K, January: £772, February: £913, March: £1K, April: £1K. These figures are based on RevPAR (revenue per available room) multiplied by the number of days in each month.
The overall average nightly rate in Newcastle upon Tyne is £144, up 5% year-over-year. By property size: 1-bedroom properties average £95/night, 2-bedroom properties average £129/night, 3-bedroom properties average £158/night, 4+ bedroom properties average £308/night. Rates peak in June and are lowest in March.
Guests in Newcastle upon Tyne book an average of 33 days in advance, down 22% from last year. By property size: 1-bedroom: 30 days, 2-bedroom: 35 days, 3-bedroom: 34 days, 4+ bedroom: 37 days. Larger properties tend to have longer booking windows as guests plan group trips further ahead.
Over the past year, the Newcastle upon Tyne Airbnb and VRBO market has seen the following changes: supply declined 8%, revenue per listing decreased 19%, occupancy fell 6%, average nightly rates increased 5%, and lead time decreased 22%. These indicators reflect a shift toward shorter booking windows and more cautious consumer spending patterns.
In Newcastle upon Tyne, Saturday sees the highest booking demand while Sunday has the lowest. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Monday. Weekends show 15% higher occupancy than weekdays.