WV postcode area short-term rental market
Stayful score: 83/100 · A (Exceptional)
A transparent composite of four factors — we show our working. Higher is better.
| Factor | What it measures | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Yield-on-cost | 20.8% gross yield | 40 / 40 |
| Occupancy | 62% occupancy | 15.9 / 25 |
| Revenue scale | £32,786/yr | 11.9 / 20 |
| Regulatory ease | No licence required | 15 / 15 |
Short-let vs long-let
Short vs long-let: not enough data
We couldn’t fetch an area long-let comparator for WV postcode area, so the short-vs-long verdict isn’t available for this area yet.
By bedroom count
| Beds | Samples | ADR | Occupancy | Gross rev | Property value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | £75 | 71.0% | £19,352 | — |
| 2 | 1 | £189 | 60.0% | £38,593 | — |
| 3 | 3 | £161 | 60.0% | £35,329 | £144,500–£195,500 |
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.
Analyse a specific property in WV postcode area
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.
WV postcode area figures are averages from 5 Stayful analyser samples across the WV postcode area — indicative, not a guarantee of returns. Licensing is a general guide; confirm with the local authority before buying.