Sheffield
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Overview
Annual Rev
£18.9k
12 mo avg
↓3%
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
26 days
12 mo avg
↓7 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
£38
12 mo avg
↓20%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Sheffield 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pool | 5 (1%) | +£25,233 (+99%) | £50,783 | £25,550 |
| 🔒 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
Studio (6.6 nights)
4+ bedrooms (5.5 nights)
1 bedroom (5.0 nights)
3 bedrooms (4.7 nights)
2 bedrooms (4.5 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (£114)
3 bedrooms (£74)
2 bedrooms (£59)
Studio (£45)
1 bedroom (£42)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (72%)
Independent hosts (28%)
As of May 2026, Sheffield, Chesterfield, Rotherham have 1,111 active Airbnb and VRBO listings. This represents a 12% decrease from the previous year.
The average Airbnb or VRBO in Sheffield generates £18K per year. High-performing properties earn £34K/year, while low-performing properties earn £6K/year. The wide performance gap suggests that revenue is heavily skewed toward top-tier listings rather than being distributed evenly across the market.
Airbnb and VRBO can be profitable in Sheffield. Average annual revenue is £18K with 38% occupancy. High-performing properties earn up to £34K/year. The 38% occupancy rate relative to declining revenue indicates a tightening environment where only the most effective listings maintain strong utilization.
The average occupancy rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Sheffield is 38%. This occupancy level, combined with an average nightly rate of £119, results in a RevPAR (revenue per available room) of £34 per day.
4+ bedroom properties demonstrate the strongest performance in Sheffield, with annual revenue of £32K. These properties balance operating costs and rental demand most effectively in the Sheffield market. Property performance varies significantly by location, amenities, and management quality.
Short-term rental regulations vary by jurisdiction in the Sheffield area. Sheffield: Lenient. No specific STR regulations or licensing requirements. Planning permission may apply for change of use in some cases. Minimal enforcement. Chesterfield: Lenient. No dedicated STR regulations or registration system. Standard planning and tax rules apply. Light enforcement. Rotherham: Lenient. No specific STR licensing or permits required. May need planning permission for material change of use. Minimal enforcement, hosts operate freely. Always verify current regulations with local authorities and obtain necessary permits before operating a short-term rental.
The Sheffield Airbnb and VRBO market is currently showing balanced conditions. Supply has declined 12% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 17%. This indicates balanced supply-demand dynamics. The concurrent drop in both supply and revenue suggests a market correction phase where the contraction in inventory is failing to stabilize overall income levels.
Launch around April, 2-3 months before peak fall season (July peaks). This pre-peak timing lets you build reviews when competition is -57% lower than peak months. Avoid launching during peak season when established listings dominate, or slow months (February-January) when gaining traction is harder.
The most common amenities in Sheffield listings include: Tv (93%), Kitchen (92%), Washing Machine (86%), Heating (79%), Parking (49%). Amenities that boost revenue the most include Bbq, Pets Allowed, Washing Machine, with Bbq properties earning approximately 16% more (£29K/year vs £25K/year).
Monthly estimated revenue per listing in Sheffield over the last 12 months: May: £955, June: £904, July: £1K, August: £1K, September: £1K, October: £1K, November: £1K, December: £1K, January: £801, February: £827, March: £915, 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 Sheffield is £119, up 2% year-over-year. By property size: 1-bedroom properties average £81/night, 2-bedroom properties average £124/night, 3-bedroom properties average £150/night, 4+ bedroom properties average £254/night. Rates peak in December and are lowest in June.
Guests in Sheffield book an average of 26 days in advance, down 22% from last year. By property size: 1-bedroom: 24 days, 2-bedroom: 28 days, 3-bedroom: 26 days, 4+ bedroom: 28 days. Larger properties tend to have longer booking windows as guests plan group trips further ahead.
Over the past year, the Sheffield Airbnb and VRBO market has seen the following changes: supply declined 12%, revenue per listing decreased 17%, occupancy fell 2%, average nightly rates increased 2%, and lead time decreased 22%. A 22% reduction in lead time alongside falling revenue reveals a shift toward shorter booking windows, reflecting increased consumer hesitation or shorter-stay preferences.
In Sheffield, Saturday sees the highest booking demand while Sunday has the lowest. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Monday. Weekends show 24% higher occupancy than weekdays.