Is it profitable to do Airbnb in Colchester, United Kingdom?

What is the occupancy rate of Airbnb in Colchester, United Kingdom?

What is the average daily rate of Airbnb in Colchester, United Kingdom?

The United Kingdom / Colchester

Colchester, Airbnb Market Statistics & Data, United Kingdom

A typical short-term rental listing in Colchester is booked for 234 nights a year, with a median occupancy rate of 64% and an average daily rate of £102. In 2023, a typical host income (annual revenue) was £22K. As of 12th September, 2024, there are 403 active Airbnb listings.

Average Revenue: £22K/yr
Occupancy Rate
64%
Avg Daily Rate
£102
Mid Scale
No. of Listings
592
Small
YoY Revenue Change
5.22%
Best Month
August
Regulation
Lenient
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** Period: 2023 Aug - 2024 July | Last Updated on: 12th September, 2024
Revenue By Month
2023-08 - 2024-07
Low
£1,196
Average
£1,774
High
£2,377



Is Airbnb Profitable in Colchester?

Yes, there is good short-term rental demand. A 64% median occupancy rate is considered a good market for Airbnb. The graph below shows the average monthly host income by month.
Tip! investing in a short-term rental can be highly stable and profitable. It’s stable because housing has been one of the most stable asset classes. Also, when you can’t do an Airbnb anymore, you can still rent it out to a long-term tenant with a lower yield. It is highly profitable because the monthly cash flow from short-term rental investment typically is double the amount of traditional rentals.

Starting an Airbnb in Colchester

Short-term rental regulation is lenient in Colchester. Very few Airbnb listing currently have put their license number on their Airbnb listing. This likely means the local government is not strictly enforcing the short-term rental-related regulations.
Average Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Colchester
A typical listing recorded a 64% average occupancy rate between 2023-08 - 2024-07. In this graph, you can see the occupancy rate distribution. About 11.08% of the guests are international guests, and visitors from United kingdom is the largest group. Learn more about guest origin!.

You can find the distribution graph of daily rate and revenue in our market dashboard.
Occupancy Rate: 64%
403 Active Listings
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Explore Colchester's Airbnb Data
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Best Areas in Colchester for Airbnb
Are you wondering where to invest in Colchester? Look no further!
  1. Colchester Castle
  2. Colchester Zoo
  3. Tymperleys Clock Museum
  4. Beth Chatto Gardens
  5. Mercury Theatre
  6. Colchester Arts Centre
  7. East Anglian Railway Museum
  8. Hollytrees Museum
  9. Flatford Mill
  10. Dedham Vale
Top demand Airbnb in Colchester
Airbtics has been tracking all Airbnb listings since 2019. This allows us to understand interesting metrics, like which properties earn the most in the market. Here are our top picks. Go to the app to find detailed information about 403 listings.
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Private room & 1 Bed
⭐5.0 (94)
Contemporary ensuite room with private entrance
$12,345
Revenue Potential
234
Days Available
$121,345
Revenue
74%
Occupancy Rate
£60
Daily Rate
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Entire home & 1 Bed
⭐5.0 (138)
The Stables
$12,345
Revenue Potential
234
Days Available
$121,345
Revenue
74%
Occupancy Rate
£91
Daily Rate
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Entire home & 1 Bed
⭐5.0 (130)
Heath Hollow Hideaway Hot Tub Retreat for Two
$12,345
Revenue Potential
234
Days Available
$121,345
Revenue
74%
Occupancy Rate
£254
Daily Rate
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Entire home & 1 Bed
⭐5.0 (3)
Little Lodge (ukc1875)
$12,345
Revenue Potential
234
Days Available
$121,345
Revenue
74%
Occupancy Rate
£257
Daily Rate
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Entire home & 1 Bed
⭐5.0 (53)
Fleet Mews - adorable house in heart of village
$12,345
Revenue Potential
234
Days Available
$121,345
Revenue
74%
Occupancy Rate
£92
Daily Rate
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Entire home & 3 Bed
⭐5.0 (53)
Coromandel, a cosy village home near the beach.
$12,345
Revenue Potential
234
Days Available
$121,345
Revenue
74%
Occupancy Rate
£211
Daily Rate
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Professional Short-term rental property managers in Colchester
We've compiled a list of host profiles that manage the most Airbnb properties in Colchester. The dashboard shows their average occupancy rate, revenue, and year-over-year changes.
NameListingsRatingRevenue
Aiste64.9$1,23,234
Catchpole Stays93.8$1,23,234
Randal104.3$1,23,234
Other short-term rental market data in Colchester
Here is a breakdown of short-let properties in Colchester. You might wonder about more specific data before buying an Airbnb property. For example, how much can an average listing with 4 bedrooms and a pool make? Or, what is the seasonality in booking? When is the peak month? Click the below button and check out more in-depth vacation rental data for free.
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