Leeds short-term rental market
Stayful score: 88/100 · A (Exceptional)
A transparent composite of four factors — we show our working. Higher is better.
| Factor | What it measures | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Yield-on-cost | 23.8% gross yield | 40 / 40 |
| Occupancy | 59% occupancy | 13.8 / 25 |
| Revenue scale | £44,060/yr | 19.4 / 20 |
| Regulatory ease | No licence required | 15 / 15 |
Short-let vs long-let
Short-let wins by £9,530/yr
| Short-let net income / yr | £22,911 |
| Long-let net income / yr | £13,381 |
| Area long-let rent (PropertyData) | £1,239/mo |
| Break-even occupancy | 34% |
By bedroom count
| Beds | Samples | ADR | Occupancy | Gross rev | Property value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | £211 | 60.0% | £47,486 | — |
| 2 | 6 | £188 | 60.3% | £40,310 | £143,083–£193,583 |
| 3 | 2 | £176 | 62.5% | £40,333 | — |
| 4 | 3 | £250 | 54.0% | £49,476 | £178,500–£241,500 |
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.
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Leeds figures are averages from 15 Stayful analyser samples across the LS postcode area — indicative, not a guarantee of returns. Licensing is a general guide; confirm with the local authority before buying.