A transparent composite of four factors — we show our working. Higher is better.
| Factor | What it measures | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Yield-on-cost | 26.3% gross yield | 40 / 40 |
| Occupancy | 60% occupancy | 14.5 / 25 |
| Revenue scale | £46,016/yr | 20 / 20 |
| Regulatory ease | No licence required | 15 / 15 |
Short vs long-let: not enough data
We couldn’t fetch an area long-let comparator for CV postcode area, so the short-vs-long verdict isn’t available for this area yet.
| Beds | Samples | ADR | Occupancy | Gross rev | Property value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | £148 | 64.7% | £33,022 | £72,250–£97,750 |
| 2 | 4 | £175 | 63.0% | £36,768 | £144,500–£195,500 |
| 3 | 3 | £236 | 61.3% | £51,984 | £201,875–£273,125 |
| 4 | 3 | £214 | 53.0% | £41,685 | — |
| 5 | 5 | £332 | 56.6% | £68,025 | — |
No 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.
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.
CV postcode area figures are averages from 21 Stayful analyser samples across the CV postcode area — indicative, not a guarantee of returns. Licensing is a general guide; confirm with the local authority before buying.