Brighton & Hove short-term rental market
Stayful score: 89/100 · A (Exceptional)
A transparent composite of four factors — we show our working. Higher is better.
| Factor | What it measures | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Yield-on-cost | 20.2% gross yield | 40 / 40 |
| Occupancy | 60% occupancy | 14.1 / 25 |
| Revenue scale | £72,695/yr | 20 / 20 |
| Regulatory ease | No licence required | 15 / 15 |
Short-let vs long-let
Short vs long-let: not enough data
We couldn’t fetch an area long-let comparator for Brighton & Hove, so the short-vs-long verdict isn’t available for this area yet.
By bedroom count
| Beds | Samples | ADR | Occupancy | Gross rev | Property value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | £200 | 68.0% | £50,217 | — |
| 1 | 1 | £132 | 78.0% | £38,163 | — |
| 2 | 3 | £300 | 65.3% | £70,702 | — |
| 3 | 5 | £364 | 55.6% | £71,050 | £299,625–£405,375 |
| 4 | 2 | £355 | 56.0% | £72,398 | — |
| 5 | 2 | £564 | 52.0% | £108,596 | — |
Licensing & regulation
No STR licence requiredNo short-term-let-specific licence or registration currently applies in this area — normal letting rules only.
Heads-up: A national registration scheme (Levelling-Up & Regeneration Act 2023) is legislated but not yet live as of July 2026; a proposed C5 short-let use class has not yet come into force.
Analyse a specific property in Brighton & Hove
These are area averages. To model a specific address — with its own comparables, risk profile and 12-month forecast — run it through the Stayful analyser.
Brighton & Hove figures are averages from 14 Stayful analyser samples across the BN postcode area — indicative, not a guarantee of returns. Licensing is a general guide; confirm with the local authority before buying.