A transparent composite of four factors — we show our working. Higher is better.
| Factor | What it measures | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Yield-on-cost | 23.4% gross yield | 40 / 40 |
| Occupancy | 67% occupancy | 19.3 / 25 |
| Revenue scale | £34,657/yr | 13.1 / 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 SR postcode area, so the short-vs-long verdict isn’t available for this area yet.
| Beds | Samples | ADR | Occupancy | Gross rev | Property value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | £123 | 71.0% | £33,747 | — |
| 2 | 1 | £110 | 70.0% | £28,105 | — |
| 3 | 1 | £191 | 60.0% | £42,119 | £153,000–£207,000 |
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.
SR postcode area figures are averages from 3 Stayful analyser samples across the SR postcode area — indicative, not a guarantee of returns. Licensing is a general guide; confirm with the local authority before buying.