Sheffield
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Overview
Annual Rev
£20.4k
12 mo avg
↑0%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
40%
12 mo avg
↓5%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
£115
12 mo avg
↑12%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
26 days
12 mo avg
↓6 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
£40
12 mo avg
↓11%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Sheffield 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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2
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pool | — | +£29,126 | — | — |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 3• (•%) | 🔒 +£2•••• (+•••%) | 🔒 £4•••• | 🔒 £2•••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 5• (•%) | 🔒 +£6••• (+••%) | 🔒 £3•••• | 🔒 £2•••• |
| EV Charger | 🔒 2• (•%) | 🔒 +£3••• (+••%) | 🔒 £2•••• | 🔒 £2•••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +£3••• (+••%) | 🔒 £2•••• | 🔒 £2•••• |
| Washing Machine | 🔒 6•• (••%) | 🔒 +£2•• (+•%) | 🔒 £2•••• | 🔒 £2•••• |
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 (5.3 nights)
1 bedroom (5.3 nights)
3 bedrooms (4.8 nights)
2 bedrooms (4.5 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (£107)
3 bedrooms (£72)
2 bedrooms (£59)
1 bedroom (£42)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (71%)
Independent hosts (29%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Sheffield market averaged 1,164 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 3% from a year earlier and up 15% over two years.
An average Sheffield listing earns £19K/year. High-performing listings earn £36K, while low-performing listings earn £7K.
Average occupancy in Sheffield is 37%, producing RevPAR of £38 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Sheffield, at £35K.
Rules vary across Sheffield. Sheffield: Lenient. No specific STR regulations or licensing required. Planning permission needed for material change of use. Light enforcement, hosts operate freely. Chesterfield: Lenient. No dedicated STR regulations or permits. Standard planning rules apply. Minimal enforcement, largely unregulated market. Rotherham: Lenient. No STR-specific licensing or registration system. General planning laws only. Light enforcement, hosts self-regulate. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Sheffield Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has declined 3% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 2%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in July and August; it is lowest in January and March.
The most common amenities are Heating (94%), Internet (94%), TV (93%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Bbq (+32%), Pets Allowed (+16%), Washing Machine (+10%).
Average daily rate in Sheffield is £127, up 10% year-over-year. Rates peak in July and are lowest in January.
Guests in Sheffield book an average of 26 days in advance, down 10% from last year. Booking windows range from 24 days for 1-bedroom listings to 28 days for 2-bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Monday. Weekend occupancy is 26% higher than weekday occupancy.