South Kesteven
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Overview
Annual Rev
£30.6k
12 mo avg
↓10%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
40%
12 mo avg
↓7%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
£152
12 mo avg
↑3%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
36 days
12 mo avg
↓6 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
£61
12 mo avg
↓16%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect South Kesteven 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:
0
1
2
3
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV Charger | — | +£39,500 | — | — |
| Sauna | 🔒 3• (•%) | 🔒 +£3•••• (+••%) | 🔒 £8•••• | 🔒 £4•••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +£2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 £6•••• | 🔒 £4•••• |
| Heating | 🔒 4•• (••%) | 🔒 +£1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 £5•••• | 🔒 £3•••• |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +£1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 £5•••• | 🔒 £3•••• |
| Pool | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +£9••• (+••%) | 🔒 £5•••• | 🔒 £4•••• |
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 (4.1 nights)
2 bedrooms (3.8 nights)
3 bedrooms (3.7 nights)
1 bedroom (3.6 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (£95)
3 bedrooms (£68)
2 bedrooms (£59)
1 bedroom (£27)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (74%)
Independent hosts (26%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the South Kesteven market averaged 632 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 0% from a year earlier and up 18% over two years.
An average South Kesteven listing earns £25K/year. High-performing listings earn £55K, while low-performing listings earn £11K.
Average occupancy in South Kesteven is 37%, producing RevPAR of £50 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in South Kesteven, at £47K.
Rules vary across South Kesteven. I don't have reliable, current data on short-term rental regulations and enforcement reality for Grantham, Stamford, and Bourne (assuming UK locations in Lincolnshire). These smaller UK municipalities' STR rules and actual enforcement practices aren't well-documented in available sources. To provide accurate information about permits, occupancy rules, and real-world enforcement levels, I'd need to verify with: - South Kesteven District Council (Grantham/Bourne) - South Kesteven District Council (Stamford) - Local planning enforcement records I cannot responsibly classify without confirmed data. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The South Kesteven Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has declined 0% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 23%, 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%), Heating (94%), Kitchen (91%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Heating (+43%), Ev Charger (+30%), Bbq (+30%).
Average daily rate in South Kesteven is £159, down 25% year-over-year. Rates peak in August and are lowest in January.
Guests in South Kesteven book an average of 37 days in advance, down 6% from last year. Booking windows range from 33 days for 1-bedroom listings to 40 days for 3-bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Thursday. Weekend occupancy is 32% higher than weekday occupancy.