Paddington - Kensington
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Overview
Annual Rev
£66.8k
12 mo avg
↑3%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
50%
12 mo avg
↓2%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
£279
12 mo avg
↑6%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
40 days
12 mo avg
↓5 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
£130
12 mo avg
↓5%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Paddington - Kensington 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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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air conditioning | — | +£34,471 | — | — |
| Sauna | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +£3•••• (+••%) | 🔒 £1••••• | 🔒 £7•••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 7• (•%) | 🔒 +£2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 £1••••• | 🔒 £7•••• |
| Bicycles | 🔒 2• (•%) | 🔒 +£2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 £1••••• | 🔒 £7•••• |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 7• (•%) | 🔒 +£2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 £1••••• | 🔒 £7•••• |
| Washing Machine | 🔒 3••• (••%) | 🔒 +£2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 £7•••• | 🔒 £5•••• |
| EV Charger | 🔒 5• (•%) | 🔒 +£1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 £9•••• | 🔒 £7•••• |
| Gym | 🔒 6• (•%) | 🔒 +£1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 £9•••• | 🔒 £7•••• |
| TV | 🔒 3••• (••%) | 🔒 +£1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 £7•••• | 🔒 £6•••• |
| Pool | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +£7••• (+••%) | 🔒 £8•••• | 🔒 £7•••• |
| Parking | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +£3••• (+•%) | 🔒 £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
2 bedrooms (5.4 nights)
4+ bedrooms (5.2 nights)
1 bedroom (5.1 nights)
3 bedrooms (5.1 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (£257)
3 bedrooms (£190)
2 bedrooms (£144)
1 bedroom (£86)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (80%)
Independent hosts (20%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Paddington - Kensington market averaged 5,291 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 0% from a year earlier and up 18% over two years.
An average Paddington - Kensington listing earns £61K/year. High-performing listings earn £139K, while low-performing listings earn £21K.
Average occupancy in Paddington - Kensington is 46%, producing RevPAR of £122 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Paddington - Kensington, at £140K.
Rules vary across Paddington - Kensington. Paddington: Strict. Part of Westminster - 90-day annual limit for entire homes, registration required. Active enforcement with fines up to £20,000. Kensington: Strict. Part of Kensington & Chelsea - 90-day limit, planning permission needed beyond that. Active enforcement, frequent prosecutions. Notting Hill: Strict. Part of Kensington & Chelsea - same 90-day limit, registration mandatory. Regular enforcement actions, significant fines issued. Westminster: Strict. 90-day annual cap for entire homes, registration required since 2020. Very active enforcement with substantial penalties. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Paddington - Kensington Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has grown 0% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 16%, suggesting demand is outpacing available supply.
RevPAR is highest in July and June; it is lowest in January and February.
The most common amenities are Kitchen (97%), Heating (95%), TV (94%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Air Conditioning (+56%), Washing Machine (+39%), TV (+33%).
Average daily rate in Paddington - Kensington is £322, up 11% year-over-year. Rates peak in July and are lowest in February.
Guests in Paddington - Kensington book an average of 39 days in advance, down 6% from last year. Booking windows range from 38 days for 1-bedroom listings to 47 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.