Torridge
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Overview
Annual Rev
£29.6k
12 mo avg
↓20%
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
41 days
12 mo avg
↓8 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
£55
12 mo avg
↓40%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Torridge 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heating | 943 (65%) | +£28,536 (+97%) | £57,999 | £29,464 |
| 🔒 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•••• |
| 🔒 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
3 bedrooms (5.2 nights)
2 bedrooms (5.0 nights)
4+ bedrooms (4.8 nights)
1 bedroom (4.5 nights)
Studio (3.7 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (£154)
3 bedrooms (£100)
2 bedrooms (£70)
1 bedroom (£47)
Studio (£29)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (81%)
Independent hosts (19%)
As of May 2026, Bideford, Bude, Clovelly have 1,934 active Airbnb and VRBO listings. This represents a 10% decrease from the previous year.
The average Airbnb or VRBO in Torridge generates £22K per year. High-performing properties earn £77K/year, while low-performing properties earn £11K/year. The extreme variance between top and bottom performers suggests that revenue is highly sensitive to specific asset characteristics rather than general market baseline performance.
Airbnb and VRBO can be profitable in Torridge. Average annual revenue is £22K with 35% occupancy. High-performing properties earn up to £77K/year. Given the 35% occupancy rate, the significant revenue gap highlights that the top tier of listings captures a disproportionate share of available demand.
The average occupancy rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Torridge is 35%. This occupancy level, combined with an average nightly rate of £172, results in a RevPAR (revenue per available room) of £41 per day.
4+ bedroom properties demonstrate the strongest performance in Torridge, with annual revenue of £46K. These properties balance operating costs and rental demand most effectively in the Torridge market. Property performance varies significantly by location, amenities, and management quality.
Short-term rental regulations vary by jurisdiction in the Torridge area. Bideford: Lenient. No specific STR licensing beyond standard planning permission if structural changes made. Limited active enforcement of STR-specific rules. Bude: Lenient. Part of Cornwall Council jurisdiction - no STR registration system. Planning use class changes rarely enforced for occasional rentals. Clovelly: Lenient. Torridge District - no dedicated STR permits. Village privately owned with estate rules, but minimal council STR enforcement. Always verify current regulations with local authorities and obtain necessary permits before operating a short-term rental.
The Torridge Airbnb and VRBO market is currently showing balanced conditions. Supply has declined 10% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 34%. This indicates balanced supply-demand dynamics. The sharper drop in revenue compared to supply suggests that despite inventory contraction, overall market pricing power is currently under downward pressure.
Launch around April, 2-3 months before peak summer season (July peaks). This pre-peak timing lets you build reviews when competition is -30% 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 Torridge listings include: Tv (89%), Kitchen (80%), Washing Machine (75%), Heating (63%), Pets Allowed (56%). Amenities that boost revenue the most include Heating, Tv, Washing Machine, with Heating properties earning approximately 99% more (£61K/year vs £30K/year).
Monthly estimated revenue per listing in Torridge over the last 12 months: May: £2K, June: £2K, July: £2K, August: £2K, September: £1K, October: £1K, November: £582, December: £970, January: £460, February: £628, March: £901, 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 Torridge is £172, down 7% year-over-year. By property size: 1-bedroom properties average £113/night, 2-bedroom properties average £132/night, 3-bedroom properties average £189/night, 4+ bedroom properties average £407/night. Rates peak in June and are lowest in November.
Guests in Torridge book an average of 38 days in advance, down 23% from last year. By property size: 1-bedroom: 35 days, 2-bedroom: 37 days, 3-bedroom: 39 days, 4+ bedroom: 46 days. Larger properties tend to have longer booking windows as guests plan group trips further ahead.
Over the past year, the Torridge Airbnb and VRBO market has seen the following changes: supply declined 10%, revenue per listing decreased 34%, occupancy fell 13%, average nightly rates decreased 7%, and lead time decreased 23%. These concurrent declines point to a shift toward shorter booking windows and reduced traveler spending across the board.
In Torridge, Saturday sees the highest booking demand while Monday has the lowest. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Monday. Weekends show 12% higher occupancy than weekdays.