Paddington - Kensington
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Annual revenue (actual)
£65.6k
12 mo avg
↑3%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
56%
12 mo avg
↓2%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
£281
12 mo avg
↑7%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
42 days
12 mo avg
↑0 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
£134
12 mo avg
↑4%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Paddington - Kensington 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.
Bedroom count:
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air conditioning | — | +£40,391 | — | — |
| Sauna | 🔒 2• (•%) | 🔒 +£3•••• (+••%) | 🔒 £1••••• | 🔒 £7•••• |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 3• (•%) | 🔒 +£3•••• (+••%) | 🔒 £1••••• | 🔒 £7•••• |
| Washing Machine | 🔒 3••• (••%) | 🔒 +£2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 £7•••• | 🔒 £5•••• |
| Heating | 🔒 3••• (••%) | 🔒 +£2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 £7•••• | 🔒 £5•••• |
| TV | 🔒 3••• (••%) | 🔒 +£2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 £7•••• | 🔒 £5•••• |
| EV Charger | 🔒 7• (•%) | 🔒 +£2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 £9•••• | 🔒 £7•••• |
| Gym | 🔒 6• (•%) | 🔒 +£2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 £9•••• | 🔒 £7•••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 1•• (•%) | 🔒 +£1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 £9•••• | 🔒 £7•••• |
| Bicycles | 🔒 4• (•%) | 🔒 +£1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 £8•••• | 🔒 £7•••• |
| Pool | 🔒 2• (•%) | 🔒 +£1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 £8•••• | 🔒 £7•••• |
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
2 bedrooms (5.6 nights)
3 bedrooms (5.3 nights)
1 bedroom (5.1 nights)
4+ bedrooms (5.0 nights)
Studio (4.3 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (£259)
3 bedrooms (£188)
2 bedrooms (£144)
1 bedroom (£86)
Studio (£70)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (65%)
Independent hosts (35%)
Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Paddington - Kensington market averaged 5,369 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 4% from a year earlier and up 20% over two years.
An average Paddington - Kensington listing earns £60K/year. High-performing listings earn £139K, while low-performing listings earn £20K.
Average occupancy in Paddington - Kensington is 47%, producing RevPAR of £125 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Paddington - Kensington, at £139K.
Rules vary across Paddington - Kensington. Paddington, Kensington, Notting Hill, Westminster: Strict. All fall under Greater London's 90-day annual limit for entire homes unless planning permission obtained. Registration mandatory since 2025. Owner-occupancy not required but 90-day cap applies to non-primary residences. Active enforcement through council inspections, neighbor complaints, and platform data sharing. Significant fines issued. Many hosts still operate illegally but risk increasing with new registration system. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Paddington - Kensington Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 4% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 20%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in July and June; it is lowest in January and February.
The most common amenities are Heating (98%), Kitchen (97%), TV (95%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Air Conditioning (+61%), Washing Machine (+43%), Heating (+41%).
Average daily rate in Paddington - Kensington is £323, up 11% year-over-year. Rates peak in July and are lowest in February.
Guests in Paddington - Kensington book an average of 40 days in advance. Booking windows range from 38 days for 1-bedroom listings to 48 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Wednesday. Weekend occupancy is 16% higher than weekday occupancy.
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