Ulverston
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Overview
Annual Rev
£31.6k
12 mo avg
↓15%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
🔒 5•%
12 mo avg
••.•%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
🔒 £1••
12 mo avg
••.•%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
38 days
12 mo avg
↓7 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
£66
12 mo avg
↓29%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Ulverston market data as of June 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Tub | 126 (19%) | +£74,478 (+173%) | £117,505 | £43,027 |
| 🔒 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
4+ bedrooms (4.2 nights)
2 bedrooms (4.2 nights)
3 bedrooms (4.1 nights)
1 bedroom (3.7 nights)
Studio (3.1 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (£121)
3 bedrooms (£85)
2 bedrooms (£61)
1 bedroom (£43)
Studio (£22)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (80%)
Independent hosts (20%)
As of June 2026, Ulverston, Windermere, Kendal have 799 active Airbnb and VRBO listings. This represents a 10% decrease from the previous year.
The average Airbnb or VRBO in Ulverston generates £25K per year. High-performing properties earn £69K/year, while low-performing properties earn £13K/year. This significant spread suggests that revenue potential is heavily concentrated in specific segments rather than distributed evenly across the market.
Airbnb and VRBO can be profitable in Ulverston. Average annual revenue is £25K with 37% occupancy. High-performing properties earn up to £69K/year. The gap between top earners and the average highlights a polarized market where a select group captures the vast majority of available demand.
The average occupancy rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Ulverston is 37%. This occupancy level, combined with an average nightly rate of £160, results in a RevPAR (revenue per available room) of £47 per day.
4+ bedroom properties demonstrate the strongest performance in Ulverston, with annual revenue of £41K. These properties balance operating costs and rental demand most effectively in the Ulverston market. Property performance varies significantly by location, amenities, and management quality.
Short-term rental regulations vary by jurisdiction in the Ulverston area. Ulverston: Lenient. No specific STR regulations beyond standard business rates and planning permission if structural changes made. Minimal enforcement, hosts operate freely. Windermere: Moderate. Planning permission required for change of use to holiday let. Council monitors but enforcement inconsistent. Many operate without permission. Kendal: Moderate. Similar to Windermere - planning permission needed for material change of use. South Lakeland monitors but enforcement selective, complaints-driven. Always verify current regulations with local authorities and obtain necessary permits before operating a short-term rental.
The Ulverston Airbnb and VRBO market is currently showing balanced conditions. Supply has declined 10% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 41%. This indicates balanced supply-demand dynamics. The simultaneous contraction in supply and revenue suggests that market participants are adjusting to a lower baseline of total demand.
Launch around May, 2-3 months before peak summer season (August peaks). This pre-peak timing lets you build reviews when competition is -27% 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 Ulverston listings include: Tv (86%), Washing Machine (70%), Kitchen (67%), Heating (55%), Pets Allowed (53%). Amenities that boost revenue the most include Hot Tub, Heating, Bbq, with Hot Tub properties earning approximately 211% more (£150K/year vs £48K/year).
Monthly estimated revenue per listing in Ulverston over the last 12 months: May: £2K, June: £2K, July: £2K, August: £2K, September: £1K, October: £1K, November: £1K, December: £1K, January: £903, February: £1K, March: £1K, April: £2K. 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 Ulverston is £160, down 20% year-over-year. By property size: 1-bedroom properties average £123/night, 2-bedroom properties average £145/night, 3-bedroom properties average £170/night, 4+ bedroom properties average £320/night. Rates peak in May and are lowest in March.
Guests in Ulverston book an average of 38 days in advance, down 17% from last year. By property size: 1-bedroom: 38 days, 2-bedroom: 37 days, 3-bedroom: 36 days, 4+ bedroom: 51 days. Larger properties tend to have longer booking windows as guests plan group trips further ahead.
Over the past year, the Ulverston Airbnb and VRBO market has seen the following changes: supply declined 10%, revenue per listing decreased 41%, occupancy fell 9%, average nightly rates decreased 20%, and lead time decreased 17%. These metrics reflect a contraction where bookings are occurring with less advanced notice in a less profitable environment.
In Ulverston, Saturday sees the highest booking demand while Monday has the lowest. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Wednesday. Weekends show 15% higher occupancy than weekdays.