Sheffield 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 | 20.3% gross yield | 40 / 40 |
| Occupancy | 58% occupancy | 13 / 25 |
| Revenue scale | £44,643/yr | 19.8 / 20 |
| Regulatory ease | No licence required | 15 / 15 |
Short-let vs long-let
Long-let wins by £3,786/yr
| Short-let net income / yr | £23,214 |
| Long-let net income / yr | £27,000 |
| Area long-let rent (PropertyData) | £2,500/mo |
| Break-even occupancy | 67% |
By bedroom count
| Beds | Samples | ADR | Occupancy | Gross rev | Property value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 6 | £149 | 60.8% | £32,846 | £125,375–£169,625 |
| 3 | 4 | £161 | 59.0% | £34,222 | £129,625–£175,375 |
| 4 | 2 | £257 | 50.5% | £47,475 | — |
| 5 | 7 | £283 | 57.7% | £59,900 | £268,458–£363,208 |
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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Sheffield figures are averages from 19 Stayful analyser samples across the S postcode area — indicative, not a guarantee of returns. Licensing is a general guide; confirm with the local authority before buying.