Peterborough
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Overview
Annual Rev
£22.5k
12 mo avg
↓7%
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
27 days
12 mo avg
↓7 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
£44
12 mo avg
↓24%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Peterborough 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gym | 11 (1%) | +£35,855 (+108%) | £68,916 | £33,060 |
| 🔒 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 (4.7 nights)
2 bedrooms (4.7 nights)
Studio (4.6 nights)
4+ bedrooms (4.6 nights)
1 bedroom (4.3 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (£128)
3 bedrooms (£91)
2 bedrooms (£59)
1 bedroom (£41)
Studio (£34)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (69%)
Independent hosts (31%)
As of May 2026, Peterborough, Stamford, Cambridge have 1,084 active Airbnb and VRBO listings. This represents a 12% decrease from the previous year.
The average Airbnb or VRBO in Peterborough generates £20K per year. High-performing properties earn £41K/year, while low-performing properties earn £7K/year. The wide performance gap suggests that market returns are highly sensitive to property-specific positioning rather than broad market trends, especially as aggregate revenue faces downward pressure.
Airbnb and VRBO can be profitable in Peterborough. Average annual revenue is £20K with 36% occupancy. High-performing properties earn up to £41K/year. With supply contracting by 12% year-over-year, the market is currently undergoing a consolidation phase where top-tier listings capture a disproportionate share of available demand.
The average occupancy rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Peterborough is 36%. This occupancy level, combined with an average nightly rate of £144, results in a RevPAR (revenue per available room) of £37 per day.
4+ bedroom properties demonstrate the strongest performance in Peterborough, with annual revenue of £35K. These properties balance operating costs and rental demand most effectively in the Peterborough market. Property performance varies significantly by location, amenities, and management quality.
Short-term rental regulations vary by jurisdiction in the Peterborough area. Peterborough: Lenient. No specific short-term rental regulations or licensing requirements. Operates under standard zoning and tax rules. Minimal enforcement. Stamford: Moderate. Registration required, zoning compliance needed, some residential zone restrictions. Moderate enforcement through complaints. Cambridge: Strict. Owner-occupancy required, 120-day annual cap for non-owner-occupied, registration mandatory, $300 fee. Active enforcement with inspections and penalties. Always verify current regulations with local authorities and obtain necessary permits before operating a short-term rental.
The Peterborough Airbnb and VRBO market is currently showing balanced conditions. Supply has declined 12% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 20%. This indicates balanced supply-demand dynamics. This simultaneous contraction in both supply and revenue suggests that the market is recalibrating to lower demand levels rather than experiencing growth-driven fluctuations.
Launch around May, 2-3 months before peak fall season (August peaks). This pre-peak timing lets you build reviews when competition is -43% 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 Peterborough listings include: Tv (93%), Kitchen (91%), Washing Machine (78%), Heating (75%), Private Yard (45%). Amenities that boost revenue the most include Pets Allowed, Washing Machine, Heating, with Pets Allowed properties earning approximately 26% more (£40K/year vs £32K/year).
Monthly estimated revenue per listing in Peterborough over the last 12 months: May: £1K, June: £1K, July: £1K, August: £1K, September: £1K, October: £1K, November: £994, December: £1K, January: £840, February: £894, 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 Peterborough is £144, up 3% year-over-year. By property size: 1-bedroom properties average £96/night, 2-bedroom properties average £140/night, 3-bedroom properties average £174/night, 4+ bedroom properties average £290/night. Rates peak in April and are lowest in June.
Guests in Peterborough book an average of 27 days in advance, down 23% from last year. By property size: 1-bedroom: 26 days, 2-bedroom: 27 days, 3-bedroom: 28 days, 4+ bedroom: 30 days. Larger properties tend to have longer booking windows as guests plan group trips further ahead.
Over the past year, the Peterborough Airbnb and VRBO market has seen the following changes: supply declined 12%, revenue per listing decreased 20%, occupancy fell 8%, average nightly rates increased 3%, and lead time decreased 23%. Reduced lead times combined with lower occupancy suggest a shift toward more reactive, short-notice booking patterns among travelers.
In Peterborough, Saturday sees the highest booking demand while Sunday has the lowest. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Tuesday.