Oxford short-term rental market
Stayful score: 90/100 · A (Exceptional)
A transparent composite of four factors — we show our working. Higher is better.
| Factor | What it measures | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Yield-on-cost | 21.9% gross yield | 40 / 40 |
| Occupancy | 62% occupancy | 15.4 / 25 |
| Revenue scale | £55,555/yr | 20 / 20 |
| Regulatory ease | No licence required | 15 / 15 |
Short-let vs long-let
Short-let wins by £17,009/yr
| Short-let net income / yr | £28,889 |
| Long-let net income / yr | £11,880 |
| Area long-let rent (PropertyData) | £1,100/mo |
| Break-even occupancy | 21% |
By bedroom count
| Beds | Samples | ADR | Occupancy | Gross rev | Property value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | £233 | 65.2% | £41,373 | £144,500–£195,500 |
| 2 | 2 | £285 | 60.0% | £54,900 | £191,250–£258,750 |
| 4 | 2 | £373 | 56.0% | £76,512 | £365,500–£494,500 |
| 5 | 1 | £503 | 54.0% | £100,043 | — |
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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Oxford figures are averages from 11 Stayful analyser samples across the OX postcode area — indicative, not a guarantee of returns. Licensing is a general guide; confirm with the local authority before buying.