Peterborough
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Overview
Annual Rev
£23.8k
12 mo avg
↓4%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
40%
12 mo avg
↓7%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
£142
12 mo avg
↑12%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
27 days
12 mo avg
↓6 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
£45
12 mo avg
↓18%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Peterborough 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Access | — | +£32,626 | — | — |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 3• (•%) | 🔒 +£1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 £4•••• | 🔒 £3•••• |
| Gym | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +£9••• (+••%) | 🔒 £4•••• | 🔒 £3•••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +£6••• (+••%) | 🔒 £3•••• | 🔒 £3•••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +£5••• (+••%) | 🔒 £3•••• | 🔒 £3•••• |
| Heating | 🔒 5•• (••%) | 🔒 +£4••• (+••%) | 🔒 £3•••• | 🔒 £3•••• |
| Washing Machine | 🔒 5•• (••%) | 🔒 +£2••• (+•%) | 🔒 £3•••• | 🔒 £3•••• |
| Parking | 🔒 5•• (••%) | 🔒 +£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
4+ bedrooms (5.7 nights)
2 bedrooms (4.7 nights)
3 bedrooms (4.7 nights)
1 bedroom (4.3 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (£126)
3 bedrooms (£89)
2 bedrooms (£59)
1 bedroom (£41)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (70%)
Independent hosts (30%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Peterborough market averaged 1,116 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 3% from a year earlier and up 22% over two years.
An average Peterborough listing earns £21K/year. High-performing listings earn £42K, while low-performing listings earn £8K.
Average occupancy in Peterborough is 36%, producing RevPAR of £41 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Peterborough, at £39K.
Rules vary across Peterborough. Peterborough: Lenient. No specific short-term rental regulations or licensing requirements. Operates under standard property tax and zoning rules. Minimal enforcement. Stamford: Moderate. Zoning permit required, varies by district. Some residential zones restrict STRs. Complaint-based enforcement, moderately active. Cambridge: Strict. Owner-occupancy required, registration mandatory, 120-day cap for non-primary residences. Active enforcement with inspections and fines for violations. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Peterborough Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has declined 3% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 0%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in August and July; it is lowest in January and February.
The most common amenities are TV (95%), Internet (93%), Heating (92%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Lake Access (+26%), Heating (+24%), Bbq (+24%).
Average daily rate in Peterborough is £152, up 9% year-over-year. Rates peak in August and are lowest in January.
Guests in Peterborough book an average of 28 days in advance, down 9% from last year. Booking windows range from 28 days for 1-bedroom listings to 31 days for 4+ 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 6% higher than weekday occupancy.