South Kesteven
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Annual revenue (actual)
£31.6k
12 mo avg
↓4%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
46%
12 mo avg
↓6%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
£155
12 mo avg
↑7%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
38 days
12 mo avg
↓0 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
£65
12 mo avg
↑2%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect South Kesteven market data as of October 2026. Data covers Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com listings. Values are seasonally influenced; rounding applied for readability.
Revenue per listing by bedroom
Annual revenue per listing, broken down by bedroom count. Compare which property sizes perform best.
Bedroom count:
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Short-term rental supply growth
Tracks how the number of active listings changes over time. Rising supply with flat revenue may indicate saturation.
Performance metrics by bedroom
Breakdown of revenue, property values, yields, supply, and cleaning fees for each bedroom type.
Bedrooms
Annual Rev
Supply
Revenue boost by amenity
Shows how specific amenities impact revenue. Beware false correlation i.e. more expensive properties tend to have pools or views.
| Amenity | Listings With | Revenue Boost | Revenue With | Revenue Without |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heating | — | +£9,457 | — | — |
| EV Charger | 🔒 5• (•%) | 🔒 +£8••• (+••%) | 🔒 £4•••• | 🔒 £3•••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +£7••• (+••%) | 🔒 £3•••• | 🔒 £3•••• |
| Washing Machine | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +£6••• (+••%) | 🔒 £3•••• | 🔒 £3•••• |
| Pool | 🔒 9• (••%) | 🔒 +£6••• (+••%) | 🔒 £3•••• | 🔒 £3•••• |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +£5••• (+••%) | 🔒 £3•••• | 🔒 £3•••• |
| Sauna | 🔒 3• (•%) | 🔒 +£3••• (+••%) | 🔒 £3•••• | 🔒 £3•••• |
Nightly rate by day of week
Average nightly rate for each day of the week. Most markets see higher rates on weekends.
Occupancy rate by day of week
Shows booking patterns throughout the week. Helps understand demand cycles.
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 (4.6 nights)
Studio (4.5 nights)
2 bedrooms (3.9 nights)
1 bedroom (3.7 nights)
3 bedrooms (3.6 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (£103)
3 bedrooms (£68)
2 bedrooms (£58)
1 bedroom (£27)
Studio (£0)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (50%)
Independent hosts (50%)
Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the South Kesteven market averaged 648 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 4% from a year earlier and up 21% over two years.
An average South Kesteven listing earns £24K/year. High-performing listings earn £55K, while low-performing listings earn £11K.
Average occupancy in South Kesteven is 37%, producing RevPAR of £51 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in South Kesteven, at £45K.
Rules vary across South Kesteven. Grantham: Lenient. No specific STR regulations beyond standard planning permission for material change of use. Minimal enforcement; hosts operate freely under general property law. Stamford: Lenient. Falls under South Kesteven District Council with no dedicated STR rules. Planning permission needed only if primary residence changes. Light enforcement. Bourne: Lenient. Also under South Kesteven District Council. No STR-specific licensing or permits required. Operates under general planning law with minimal active enforcement. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The South Kesteven Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 4% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 17%, 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 Heating (97%), TV (96%), Kitchen (91%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Heating (+38%), Ev Charger (+27%), Bbq (+23%).
Average daily rate in South Kesteven is £159, down 22% year-over-year. Rates peak in August and are lowest in January.
Guests in South Kesteven book an average of 38 days in advance, up 2% from last year. Booking windows range from 33 days for 1-bedroom listings to 41 days for 3-bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekend occupancy is 33% higher than weekday occupancy.
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