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Airbnb market data · 202612 months to October 2026
The average Airbnb in Cockenzie and Port Seton brought in £20,207 over the 12 months through October 2026, about 30% less than the Scotland average of £28,841.
The short answer
Rates and bookings both trail the Scotland average. Listings averaged £167 a night and were booked on 45% of available nights, against £205 and 49% for the Scotland average.
Timing matters: in August, usually the best month, the average listing earns about 3.2 times as much as in November, usually the slowest.
With 69 active listings, Cockenzie and Port Seton is the 53rd-largest of 330 Scotland markets AirROI tracks. From a year earlier, average revenue fell 3% while the number of active listings shrank 19%.
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Gross bookings per Cockenzie and Port Seton listing averaged £20,207 over the 12 months to October 2026 (Scotland average: £28,841), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
In a typical year, the average Cockenzie and Port Seton listing brings in £4,180 in August, its best month, and £1,320 in November, its slowest. The three strongest months bring in 37% of a full year's revenue, where an even calendar would give any three months 25%.
In a typical month, a top-quarter listing earns at least 2.2 times as much as a bottom-quarter one.
These are monthly figures for listings active in each month. The annual average above also counts listings that operated for only part of the year, so it runs below twelve times these figures.
August earns about 3.2 times what November does
Average revenue per active listing, by month, October 2024 to September 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, £2,470. Each point is one month as recorded, averaged over the listings active in it. The best and slowest months in the text average each calendar month over the past two years, so they can differ from the highest and lowest points here.
Latest 12 months in the October 2026 data. October's figures are still coming in, so the rows run to September.
August 2026 led on revenue, nightly rate and bookings alike.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | £2,276 | 50.2% | £162 | £73 | 38 days | 3.5 nights |
| Nov 2025 | £1,168 | 28.1% | £156 | £39 | 22 days | 3.4 nights |
| Dec 2025 | £1,883 | 34.5% | £165 | £61 | 52 days | 3.6 nights |
| Jan 2026 | £2,620 | 52.8% | £167 | £85 | 99 days | 11.9 nights |
| Feb 2026 | £2,175 | 41.7% | £164 | £78 | 130 days | 10.2 nights |
| Mar 2026 | £1,462 | 32.0% | £161 | £47 | 51 days | 5.2 nights |
| Apr 2026 | £1,435 | 32.3% | £168 | £48 | 51 days | 4.4 nights |
| May 2026 | £2,168 | 44.3% | £172 | £70 | 85 days | 3.7 nights |
| Jun 2026 | £2,664 | 55.1% | £170 | £89 | 59 days | 5.1 nights |
| Jul 2026 | £3,894 | 59.4% | £197 | £126 | 107 days | 3.8 nights |
| Aug 2026 | £4,316 | 68.6% | £209 | £139 | 120 days | 3.2 nights |
| Sep 2026 | £2,807 | 59.7% | £168 | £94 | 43 days | 4.1 nights |
Averages per active listing in each month. Highlighted: the highest-revenue month of the 12. RevPAR is the month's revenue spread over its nights, booked or not. Booking lead time is the days between booking and check-in, and length of stay the nights per booking, for stays in that month.
For a figure on one home rather than the whole Cockenzie and Port Seton market, enter its address and size in the Airbnb revenue calculator, which compares it with similar listings nearby.
Profit
Yes, when it's run well. The average Cockenzie and Port Seton Airbnb took in £20,207 in the 12 months to October 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about £1,150 a month of that is left after running costs, so a home that costs less than that to own or rent makes money. A listing in the top quarter leaves about £1,610 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the £1,320 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about £1,260 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about £990 a month.
These amounts come before housing costs. Where the mortgage or rent is less each month, the difference is profit; a home owned outright keeps it all after property tax, home insurance and any building or condo fees.
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Nightly bookings | £18,887 | £26,300 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay7% of Cockenzie and Port Seton bookings | £1,320 | £1,840 |
| Gross bookings | £20,207 | £28,140 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 14%: 15.5% for the 86% of Cockenzie and Port Seton listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −£2,770 | −£3,850 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; £0 if you clean yourself | −£1,320 | −£1,840 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −£1,010 | −£1,410 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −£400 | −£560 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −£610 | −£840 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −£200 | −£200 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −£100 | −£100 |
| Management£0 when you run it; co-hosts charge from about 10% of nightly bookings | £0 | £0 |
| Pricing and messaging toolsOptional; Airbnb's own tools are free | £0 | £0 |
| Lodging taxesAdded to the guest's bill and passed on | £0 | £0 |
| Total running costsAbout 25% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee | −£6,410 | −£8,800 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | £13,797about £1,150 a month | £19,340about £1,610 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
The estimate starts from Cockenzie and Port Seton's average listing, run by its owner. Change how the listing performs, who runs it and who cleans to see what is left for the mortgage or rent.
To work out the profit on one Cockenzie and Port Seton home, with its price, its mortgage or rent and your own costs, use the Airbnb profit calculator. It starts from the comparable listings around the address.
What a listing keeps comes down to the figures this page measures: nightly rate, nights booked and the months it's open. A listing at the top-quarter mark takes in about £2,350 a month, against £1,680 for the average one.
Occupancy
Cockenzie and Port Seton listings were booked on 45% of the nights they were open over the past year, 4 percentage points below the Scotland average (49%) and 4 points above the U.K. average (41%). In a typical year, occupancy swings from 33% in November to 67% in August.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about three times as often as the bottom quarter.
August is usually the busiest month in Cockenzie and Port Seton, November the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, October 2024 to September 2026
The 12-month rate of 45% averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.
Nightly rates
The average nightly rate in Cockenzie and Port Seton, known as ADR (average daily rate), was £167 over the past year, about 19% below the Scotland average of £205 and about 14% below the U.K. average of £195. In a typical year, rates peak in August at about £205 and bottom out in November at about £140.
The top 10% charge about twice the rate of the bottom quarter.
August rates run 45% above November's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, October 2024 to September 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, £166.
RevPAR, or revenue per available night, divides a listing's income by every night it was open to book, so it rises with both price and bookings. In Cockenzie and Port Seton it averaged £77 over the past year, from about £44 in a typical November to about £135 in a typical August.
Most listings earn a similar amount per open night.
August RevPAR is about three times November's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, October 2024 to September 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, £81. The 12-month RevPAR of £77 averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.
Seasonality
Cockenzie and Port Seton has two high seasons, January and July–August, which makes it a highly seasonal market. Business is slowest from October to December and slows again from March to May.
Average revenue by month in Cockenzie and Port Seton
Average revenue per active listing, each calendar month averaged over the past two years
The dashed line is the average of the 12 calendar months, £2,470.
| Month | Season | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|---|
| January | High season | £3,110 |
| February | Shoulder season | £2,530 |
| March | Low season | £1,530 |
| April | Low season | £1,730 |
| May | Low season | £2,080 |
| June | Shoulder season | £2,500 |
| July | High season | £3,630 |
| August | High season | £4,180 |
| September | Shoulder season | £2,640 |
| October | Low season | £2,150 |
| November | Low season | £1,320 |
| December | Low season | £2,210 |
| Season | Revenue per month | Occupancy | Nightly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| High seasonJuly–August | £3,900 | 63% | £199 |
| High seasonJanuary | £3,110 | 57% | £165 |
| Shoulder seasonFebruary, June, September | £2,560 | 49% | £169 |
| Low seasonMarch–May, October–December | £1,840 | 41% | £154 |
Guests book Cockenzie and Port Seton stays 70 days ahead on average (about two and a half months), so guests here plan well ahead. February stays are booked furthest out, about 135 days ahead, and November stays closest to arrival, about 27 days. A typical February booking is made in early October.
February stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, October 2024 to September 2026
The 12-month figure of 70 days averages each listing's year as a whole; each month here averages only the listings with stays in it.
Permits
13% of the 69 active listings in Cockenzie and Port Seton display a registration, permit or license number. A low share doesn't mean no rules apply: some places don't ask hosts to show a number on the listing, and listing data doesn't capture every scheme.
Registration, permit, zoning and tourist-tax rules vary by address and change often, so confirm them with the local authority before buying or listing in Cockenzie and Port Seton.
Neighborhoods
AirROI's area guide picks five Cockenzie and Port Seton neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Cockenzie Beach, John Muir Way and Aberlady Bay. The picks reflect guest appeal, not earnings data or permit eligibility, so check local permit rules for a specific address before buying.
| Area | Who it suits | Landmarks nearby |
|---|---|---|
| Cockenzie Beach | A scenic spot known for its beautiful coastline and proximity to local amenities. Great for families and beach-goers looking for a relaxed getaway with stunning views. | Cockenzie Harbour, Prestongrange Industrial Heritage Museum, Port Seton Beach, Seafield Park, Fisherman's Walk |
| John Muir Way | A long-distance walking and cycling route that passes through scenic landscapes. Attracts outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers. | John Muir Way Trail, East Lothian Coastal Path, Nature reserves, Wildlife watching spots, Local parks |
| Aberlady Bay | A nature reserve area popular for birdwatching and coastal walks. Great for eco-tourism and outdoor activities. | Aberlady Bay Nature Reserve, Birdwatching hides, Coastal paths, Wildflower meadows, Local wildlife |
| Haddington | A historic town with a mix of culture, history, and modern amenities, ideal for visitors exploring East Lothian. | St. Mary's Church, Haddington Place, The John Grey Centre, Local shops and restaurants, Carberry Tower |
| Musselburgh | A nearby town with rich history and culture, offering a variety of attractions and easy access to Edinburgh. | Musselburgh Racecourse, The Esk River, Fisherrow Harbour, Local eateries, Historic landmarks |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
Almost every Airbnb in Cockenzie and Port Seton is an entire home: 99% of listings, with private rooms at 1%. Houses (41%) and cabins and other outdoor stays (39%) split the stock almost evenly.
Nearly all listings rent the whole place
Cockenzie and Port Seton Airbnb listings by room type
| Room type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Entire home | 98.6% | 68 |
| Private room | 1.4% | 1 |
Houses and cabins split the stock
Cockenzie and Port Seton Airbnb listings by property type
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| House | 40.6% | 28 |
| Cabin/Outdoor | 39.1% | 27 |
| Others | 15.9% | 11 |
| Apartment/Condo | 2.9% | 2 |
| Hotel/Boutique | 1.4% | 1 |
Most Cockenzie and Port Seton homes are built for groups: 78% of entire homes have three or more bedrooms, and three-bedroom homes are the most common size (76%).
Cockenzie and Port Seton entire homes by number of bedrooms
Entire homes with each number of bedrooms
| Bedrooms | Share of entire homes | Entire homes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | 3.0% | 2 |
| 2 bedrooms | 19.4% | 13 |
| 3 bedrooms | 76.1% | 51 |
| 4 bedrooms | 1.5% | 1 |
A typical two-bedroom home in Cockenzie and Port Seton earned £24,900 over the past year, against £22,300 for a three-bedroom home.
| Home size | Listings | Typical annual revenue (median) | Average annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | 13 | £24,900 | £21,800 | £183 | 45% |
| 3 bedrooms | 51 | £22,300 | £19,700 | £165 | 45% |
The most common capacity in Cockenzie and Port Seton is six guests (62% of listings), and 84% of listings sleep six or more.
Cockenzie and Port Seton listings by guest capacity
Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep
| Guest capacity | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 4 guests | 14.7% | 10 |
| 5 guests | 1.5% | 1 |
| 6 guests | 61.8% | 42 |
| 7 guests | 1.5% | 1 |
| 8+ guests | 20.6% | 14 |
Cockenzie and Port Seton hosts set up an average of 4.8 beds per listing, roughly two for every bedroom. About a third of listings (33%) show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
Pools are common in Cockenzie and Port Seton: 74% of listings have one, and 93% offer free parking on site.
Share of Cockenzie and Port Seton listings with each common amenity
Guests
Cockenzie and Port Seton splits its demand between home and abroad: 42% of guests who left reviews live outside the United Kingdom, led by visitors from the United States and France. Guests speak a mix of languages: English leads at 51%, followed by French and Spanish.
58% of Cockenzie and Port Seton guests are domestic
Where guests who left reviews live
Where Cockenzie and Port Seton guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| London | 4.6% |
| Glasgow | 4.3% |
| Birmingham | 1.7% |
Where Cockenzie and Port Seton guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.3% |
| United States | 6.3% |
| France | 5.7% |
| Germany | 5.4% |
| Netherlands | 4.1% |
Languages spoken by Cockenzie and Port Seton guests
Share of guests who left reviews
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| English | 50.8% |
| French | 8.9% |
| Spanish | 8.5% |
| German | 7.6% |
| Dutch | 4.7% |
Cockenzie and Port Seton Airbnbs average 4.82 stars, and 46% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. Guests are toughest on value for money: it scores 4.76, against 4.91 for host communication.
Communication scores highest in Cockenzie and Port Seton; value is lowest
Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0
| Category | Average rating (out of 5) |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | 4.85 |
| Cleanliness | 4.83 |
| Communication | 4.91 |
| Location | 4.85 |
| Check-in | 4.88 |
| Value | 4.76 |
Booking patterns
Nearly eight in ten Cockenzie and Port Seton listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 25% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 91 to 180 days a year, covering 41% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year Cockenzie and Port Seton listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 37.7% | 26 |
| 181-270 days | 40.6% | 28 |
| 91-180 days | 18.8% | 13 |
| 31-90 days | 2.9% | 2 |
Days a year Cockenzie and Port Seton listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 4.3% | 3 |
| 181-270 days | 20.3% | 14 |
| 91-180 days | 40.6% | 28 |
| 31-90 days | 15.9% | 11 |
| 1-30 days | 18.8% | 13 |
The average Cockenzie and Port Seton booking lasts 4.5 nights, longest in January and shortest in August. Listings took about 27 bookings each over the year, some 1,810 in all. About six in ten listings that give a check-in time set it at 3 p.m., with check-out usually at 10 a.m.
Average length of stay by month in Cockenzie and Port Seton
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Two-year average by calendar month.
More than half of listings in Cockenzie and Port Seton accept stays of one or two nights.
Minimum stay set by Cockenzie and Port Seton listings
Share of listings by the shortest stay they accept, from one night to 30 or more
Moderate is the most common cancellation policy in Cockenzie and Port Seton, used by 38% of listings; it refunds guests in full if they cancel at least five days before check-in. Hosts here lean flexible: 54% of listings offer Flexible or Moderate terms, against 42% on Firm or stricter ones.
Cancellation policies of Cockenzie and Port Seton listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
More than three-quarters of Cockenzie and Port Seton listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is about £64. Spread over the average stay of 4.5 nights, that adds roughly £14 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 7% of gross revenue.
Top earners
The top-grossing Airbnb in Cockenzie and Port Seton, a three-bedroom home, took in £40,400 over the past year. Three of the six listings below have two bedrooms or fewer, so size alone doesn't explain the top of this market.
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Lovely Seafront Apartment-2 Bedrooms Nr Edinburgh Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.88
Priscilla, Queen of the Caravans @ Seton Sands Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.82 Only 12% of Cockenzie and Port Seton listings are classed as professionally managed. Superhosts run 54% of listings. Airbnb's Simplified Pricing, where the host pays the whole service fee and guests see one price with no separate Airbnb charge, covers 86% of listings.
Nearby markets
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 25 km, City of Edinburgh (17 km away) earned the most per listing, about 2.3 times as much as Cockenzie and Port Seton.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Seton 0 km | 30 | £21,007 | £186 | 51% |
| Longniddry 1 km | 35 | £16,803 | £182 | 47% |
| East Lothian 6 km | 88 | £19,929 | £186 | 42% |
| North Berwick 16 km | 104 | £36,079 | £312 | 42% |
| City of Edinburgh 17 km | 3,675 | £45,653 | £242 | 59% |
| Midlothian 20 km | 57 | £27,067 | £230 | 45% |
| Kirkcaldy 21 km | 38 | £15,929 | £131 | 42% |
| Elie and Earlsferry 25 km | 101 | £28,069 | £245 | 44% |
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FAQ
An active Cockenzie and Port Seton Airbnb grossed £20,207 on average in the 12 months to October 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 69 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in £3,180 or more in a typical month.
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Cockenzie and Port Seton listings earn between £1,440 and £3,180 in a typical month, and the top tenth £4,060 or more. For one home, enter its address and bedroom count in the Airbnb income calculator: it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
Listings in Cockenzie and Port Seton were booked on 45% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 49% for the Scotland average. August is usually the busiest month.
The average booked night in Cockenzie and Port Seton cost £167 before fees. Half of listings charge between £130 and £195, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
In Cockenzie and Port Seton, 13% of active listings display a registration, permit or license number. A low share doesn't mean no rules apply, so confirm registration, permit and tourist-tax rules with the local authority before buying.
Yes, when it's run well. The average Cockenzie and Port Seton Airbnb grossed £20,207 in the 12 months to October 2026, 30% below the Scotland average of £28,841. Run by its owner, with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, £13,797 a year (about £1,150 a month) is left before the mortgage or rent. A home that costs less than that to own or rent makes a profit, and a listing at the top-quarter mark leaves about £1,610 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb calculator.
August usually pays best, averaging £4,180 per active listing over the past two years, and November usually pays least. The month-by-month table above shows how the latest 12 months played out.
Each night a Cockenzie and Port Seton listing was open to book earned £77 on average over the past year, booked or not. That figure, revenue per available night (RevPAR), folds price and occupancy into one number; the top 10% of listings made £111 or more.
Cockenzie and Port Seton stays were booked 70 days (about two and a half months) before arrival on average over the past year, so a listing that opens its calendar late misses many bookings.
The average Cockenzie and Port Seton Airbnb stay lasted 4.5 nights over the past year. A listing took 27 reservations over the year on average.
Guests rate Cockenzie and Port Seton Airbnbs 4.82 out of 5 on average. Guests score communication highest and value lowest.
Cockenzie Beach, John Muir Way and Aberlady Bay draw the most short-term rental interest in Cockenzie and Port Seton. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
AirROI counted 69 active Airbnb listings in Cockenzie and Port Seton as of October 2026. The closest tracked market is Longniddry, 1 km away.
In Cockenzie and Port Seton, more than three-quarters of listings add a cleaning fee, and the typical fee is about £64.
All of Scotland had 15,191,000 overnight visitors in 2024, VisitScotland reports. AirROI estimates 1,813 Airbnb stays in Cockenzie and Port Seton, UK in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists. See Scotland tourism statistics.
Method
Figures on this page cover 69 active Airbnb listings in Cockenzie and Port Seton from November 2025 to October 2026 (trailing twelve months). AirROI refreshes them monthly from listing-level booking and calendar data covering 20+ million properties worldwide. AirROI measures bookings in US dollars; this page shows them in British pounds at £0.74 per US$, the typical rate from November 2025 to October 2026. Annual revenue averages every listing active during the period, including those listed for only part of it; monthly figures average the listings active in each month; the tier lists show the spread. Neighborhood descriptions are AI-assisted. See the methodology for definitions.
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