Yorkshire Dales National Park
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Overview
Annual Rev
£31.7k
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
45 days
12 mo avg
↓8 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
£65
12 mo avg
↓30%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Yorkshire Dales National Park 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heating | 1195 (58%) | +£37,532 (+113%) | £70,778 | £33,246 |
| 🔒 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 (4.1 nights)
2 bedrooms (4.0 nights)
4+ bedrooms (3.8 nights)
1 bedroom (3.7 nights)
Studio (3.4 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (£155)
3 bedrooms (£80)
2 bedrooms (£58)
1 bedroom (£37)
Studio (£18)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (86%)
Independent hosts (14%)
As of June 2026, Hawes, Settle, Leyburn, Richmond have 2,241 active Airbnb and VRBO listings. This represents a 8% decrease from the previous year.
The average Airbnb or VRBO in Yorkshire Dales National Park generates £26K per year. High-performing properties earn £80K/year, while low-performing properties earn £13K/year. This significant revenue spread highlights a bifurcated market where top-tier assets capture substantial value despite a 33% revenue decline across the broader sector.
Airbnb and VRBO can be profitable in Yorkshire Dales National Park. Average annual revenue is £26K with 40% occupancy. High-performing properties earn up to £80K/year. The delta between average and high performance suggests that revenue potential remains tethered to specific asset positioning rather than broad market demand.
The average occupancy rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Yorkshire Dales National Park is 40%. This occupancy level, combined with an average nightly rate of £167, results in a RevPAR (revenue per available room) of £49 per day.
4+ bedroom properties demonstrate the strongest performance in Yorkshire Dales National Park, with annual revenue of £52K. These properties balance operating costs and rental demand most effectively in the Yorkshire Dales National Park market. Property performance varies significantly by location, amenities, and management quality.
Short-term rental regulations vary by jurisdiction in the Yorkshire Dales National Park area. I don't have reliable data on short-term rental regulations or enforcement practices for these specific Yorkshire Dales towns (Hawes, Settle, Leyburn, Richmond). These are small market towns in North Yorkshire, England, where STR regulation typically falls under local planning use and national tax rules rather than dedicated STR licensing schemes. For accurate information, contact: - Richmondshire District Council (covers Hawes, Leyburn, Richmond) - Craven District Council (covers Settle) Or check their planning departments directly. Always verify current regulations with local authorities and obtain necessary permits before operating a short-term rental.
The Yorkshire Dales National Park Airbnb and VRBO market is currently showing balanced conditions. Supply has declined 8% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 33%. This indicates balanced supply-demand dynamics. The contraction in both supply and revenue reflects a market recalibrating toward a leaner, more sustainable equilibrium.
Launch around January, 2-3 months before peak summer season (April peaks). This pre-peak timing lets you build reviews when competition is 15% 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 Yorkshire Dales National Park listings include: Tv (87%), Washing Machine (68%), Kitchen (67%), Pets Allowed (56%), Heating (56%). Amenities that boost revenue the most include Heating, Hot Tub, Tv, with Heating properties earning approximately 156% more (£88K/year vs £34K/year).
Monthly estimated revenue per listing in Yorkshire Dales National Park over the last 12 months: May: £2K, June: £2K, July: £2K, August: £2K, September: £1K, October: £2K, November: £1K, December: £1K, January: £956, 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 Yorkshire Dales National Park is £167, down 11% year-over-year. By property size: 1-bedroom properties average £120/night, 2-bedroom properties average £133/night, 3-bedroom properties average £187/night, 4+ bedroom properties average £440/night. Rates peak in August and are lowest in November.
Guests in Yorkshire Dales National Park book an average of 44 days in advance, down 17% from last year. By property size: 1-bedroom: 40 days, 2-bedroom: 44 days, 3-bedroom: 46 days, 4+ bedroom: 57 days. Larger properties tend to have longer booking windows as guests plan group trips further ahead.
Over the past year, the Yorkshire Dales National Park Airbnb and VRBO market has seen the following changes: supply declined 8%, revenue per listing decreased 33%, occupancy fell 11%, average nightly rates decreased 11%, and lead time decreased 17%. These synchronized declines suggest a shift toward shorter booking windows and reduced pricing power for hosts.
In Yorkshire Dales National Park, Saturday sees the highest booking demand while Monday has the lowest. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Thursday. Weekends show 30% higher occupancy than weekdays.