Livingston North Station Apartment. Near Edinburgh Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.64 - Revenue
- £55,448
- Occupancy
- 55.5%
- Daily rate
- £239
Airbnb market data · 202612 months to October 2026
The average Airbnb in Livingston brought in £18,375 over the 12 months through October 2026, about 36% less than the Scotland average of £28,841.
The short answer
Rates and bookings both trail the Scotland average. Listings averaged £157 a night and were booked on 42% of available nights, against £205 and 49% for the Scotland average.
Timing matters: in July, usually the best month, the average listing earns about 2.8 times as much as in January, usually the slowest. With only 30 active listings, a few bookings can reorder the months.
With 30 active listings, Livingston is the 161st-largest of 330 Scotland markets AirROI tracks. From a year earlier, average revenue fell 8% while the number of active listings shrank 17%.
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Gross bookings per Livingston listing averaged £18,375 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 Livingston listing brings in £3,630 in July, its best month, and £1,290 in January, its slowest. February runs within 4% of January, so either can be the slowest in a given year. The three strongest months bring in 36% 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 3.5 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.
July earns about 2.8 times what January does
Average revenue per active listing, by month, October 2024 to September 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, £2,150. 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.
July 2026 led on revenue and bookings; nightly rates peaked in August 2026.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | £2,063 | 47.7% | £146 | £67 | 53 days | 3.8 nights |
| Nov 2025 | £1,672 | 38.7% | £141 | £56 | 40 days | 6.2 nights |
| Dec 2025 | £1,582 | 36.2% | £144 | £51 | 58 days | 5.6 nights |
| Jan 2026 | £1,084 | 26.6% | £138 | £35 | 14 days | 7.5 nights |
| Feb 2026 | £1,066 | 28.3% | £138 | £38 | 17 days | 6.1 nights |
| Mar 2026 | £1,399 | 32.6% | £142 | £45 | 34 days | 4.2 nights |
| Apr 2026 | £1,551 | 34.9% | £145 | £52 | 54 days | 4.8 nights |
| May 2026 | £2,296 | 47.2% | £153 | £74 | 39 days | 4.7 nights |
| Jun 2026 | £2,659 | 54.5% | £161 | £89 | 68 days | 4.8 nights |
| Jul 2026 | £4,103 | 68.5% | £170 | £132 | 83 days | 5.4 nights |
| Aug 2026 | £3,199 | 53.3% | £194 | £103 | 119 days | 3.3 nights |
| Sep 2026 | £2,652 | 61.2% | £161 | £88 | 61 days | 6.1 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.
Location, size and how a home is run move its income far more than a city average shows. For a range on one Livingston address, run it through the Airbnb income calculator.
Profit
Yes, when it's run well. The average Livingston Airbnb took in £18,375 in the 12 months to October 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about £1,050 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 £1,720 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the £1,020 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about £1,140 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about £910 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 | £17,355 | £28,090 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay6% of Livingston bookings | £1,020 | £1,650 |
| Gross bookings | £18,375 | £29,740 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 14%: 15.5% for the 90% of Livingston listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −£2,620 | −£4,240 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; £0 if you clean yourself | −£1,020 | −£1,650 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −£920 | −£1,490 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −£370 | −£590 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −£550 | −£890 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −£180 | −£180 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −£90 | −£90 |
| 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 26% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee | −£5,750 | −£9,130 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | £12,625about £1,050 a month | £20,610about £1,720 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
The estimate starts from Livingston'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 Livingston 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 £2,480 a month, against £1,530 for the average one.
Occupancy
Livingston listings were booked on 42% of the nights they were open over the past year, 7 percentage points below the Scotland average (49%) and in line with the U.K. average. In a typical year, occupancy swings from 30% in January to 67% in July.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about four times as often as the bottom quarter.
July is usually the busiest month in Livingston, January the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, October 2024 to September 2026
The 12-month rate of 42% 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 Livingston, known as ADR (average daily rate), was £157 over the past year, about 23% below the Scotland average of £205 and about 19% below the U.K. average of £195. In a typical year, rates swing with the seasons, from about £125 in November and December to about £190 in August.
The top 10% charge about 2.2 times the rate of the bottom quarter.
August rates run 53% above November's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, October 2024 to September 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, £144. The 12-month ADR of £157 averages each listing's own rate across its whole year; the monthly points average listings month by month, so the two differ.
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 Livingston it averaged £68 over the past year, from about £42 in a typical January to about £117 in a typical July.
Per open night, by tier:
July RevPAR is about 2.8 times January's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, October 2024 to September 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, £71.
Seasonality
With only 30 active listings, the monthly pattern in Livingston is noisy, since a few long or pricey stays can lift a month; revenue has tended to peak in July and bottom out in January.
Average revenue by month in Livingston
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, £2,150.
| Month | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|
| January | £1,290 |
| February | £1,330 |
| March | £1,660 |
| April | £1,860 |
| May | £2,410 |
| June | £2,490 |
| July | £3,630 |
| August | £3,270 |
| September | £2,340 |
| October | £2,040 |
| November | £1,580 |
| December | £1,910 |
Guests book Livingston stays 60 days ahead on average (about nine weeks). August stays are booked furthest out, about 119 days ahead, and January stays closest to arrival, about 24 days. A typical August booking is made in mid-April.
August stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, October 2024 to September 2026
Permits
10% of the 30 active listings in Livingston 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 Livingston.
Neighborhoods
AirROI's area guide picks eight Livingston neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Town Centre, Deans and Murieston. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Town Centre | The vibrant heart of Livingston, offering shopping, dining, and cultural experiences. Ideal for tourists who desire convenience, with easy access to local amenities and transportation. | Livingston Designer Outlet, Howden Park Centre, Livingston Shopping Centre, Almond Valley Heritage Centre, Civic Centre |
| Deans | A residential area known for its green spaces and peaceful environment. Great for families and those looking for a relaxing stay away from the hustle and bustle. | Deans Community High School, Deans Park, Almond River, Livingston Park |
| Murieston | A charming suburban area with scenic walks and a friendly community atmosphere. Attracts guests looking for a retreat close to nature yet near urban amenities. | Murieston Trail, Murieston Park, Linhouse Glen |
| Ladywell | A well-connected area close to local schools and parks. Ideal for families or business travelers seeking comfortable short-term accommodation. | Ladywell Park, Livingston Golf Club, West Lothian College |
| Pumpherston | A quaint village atmosphere offering a peaceful retreat with easy access to Livingston's urban attractions. Popular for those looking to escape the city buzz. | Pumpherston Golf Club, St. John’s Church, local parks |
| East Calder | A charming village that provides a quiet stay with community vibes. Frequent visitors are those looking to explore nearby West Lothian or the countryside. | East Calder Park, local cafes and pubs, Cala Homes Green Space |
| Howden | A primarily residential area with a close-knit community and easy access to local amenities. Suitable for guests who prefer a suburban feel with nearby entertainment options. | Howden Park, Howden House, local shops and eateries |
| Whitburn | A nearby town known for its local character and rich history. Hosts visitors interested in exploring the wider West Lothian area. | Whitburn Academy, local historical sites, The Livingston Skate Park |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
Entire homes make up 73% of listings in Livingston, alongside 8 private-room listings (27%). Houses are the most common property type at 57%, about 2.1 times the share of apartments and condos (27%).
Mostly entire homes, with a private-room segment
Livingston Airbnb listings by room type
| Room type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Entire home | 73.3% | 22 |
| Private room | 26.7% | 8 |
Listings by property type
Livingston Airbnb listings by property type
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| House | 56.7% | 17 |
| Apartment/Condo | 26.7% | 8 |
| Hotel/Boutique | 16.7% | 5 |
The most common size among Livingston's 22 entire homes with a bedroom count is two bedrooms (11 homes).
Livingston entire homes by number of bedrooms
Entire homes with each number of bedrooms, of those with a bedroom count on file
| Bedrooms | Share of entire homes with a bedroom count | Entire homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | 50.0% | 11 |
| 3 bedrooms | 22.7% | 5 |
| 4 bedrooms | 27.3% | 6 |
The most common capacity in Livingston is two guests (26% of listings), and 26% of listings sleep six or more. Shares are of the 27 listings with a guest capacity on file (90% of the market).
Livingston listings by guest capacity
Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep, of those with a capacity on file
| Guest capacity | Share of listings with a capacity on file | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 2 guests | 25.9% | 7 |
| 3 guests | 14.8% | 4 |
| 4 guests | 14.8% | 4 |
| 5 guests | 18.5% | 5 |
| 6 guests | 3.7% | 1 |
| 7 guests | 3.7% | 1 |
| 8+ guests | 18.5% | 5 |
Livingston hosts set up an average of 3.4 beds per listing. Only 23% of listings show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
Free on-site parking is close to standard in Livingston: 93% of listings offer it, and 83% have a washer.
Share of Livingston listings with each common amenity
Guests
Livingston splits its demand between home and abroad: 46% of guests who left reviews live outside the United Kingdom, led by visitors from France and the United States. Guests speak a mix of languages: English leads at 57%, followed by French and Spanish.
54% of Livingston guests are domestic
Where guests who left reviews live
Where Livingston guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Morley | 2.9% |
| Leeds | 2.9% |
| London | 2.9% |
| Glasgow | 2.2% |
Where Livingston guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 53.7% |
| France | 9.4% |
| United States | 8.1% |
| Canada | 4.0% |
| Germany | 3.4% |
Languages spoken by Livingston guests
Share of guests who left reviews
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| English | 56.8% |
| French | 9.9% |
| Spanish | 6.2% |
| German | 3.7% |
| Portuguese | 3.7% |
Livingston Airbnbs average 4.69 stars, and 27% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. Guests are toughest on value for money: it scores 4.60, against 4.81 for check-in.
Check-in scores highest in Livingston; value is lowest
Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0
| Category | Average rating (out of 5) |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | 4.74 |
| Cleanliness | 4.69 |
| Communication | 4.80 |
| Location | 4.65 |
| Check-in | 4.81 |
| Value | 4.60 |
Booking patterns
About eight in ten Livingston listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 20% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 91 to 180 days a year, covering 40% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year Livingston listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 43.3% | 13 |
| 181-270 days | 36.7% | 11 |
| 91-180 days | 13.3% | 4 |
| 31-90 days | 6.7% | 2 |
Days a year Livingston listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 6.7% | 2 |
| 181-270 days | 13.3% | 4 |
| 91-180 days | 40.0% | 12 |
| 31-90 days | 23.3% | 7 |
| 1-30 days | 16.7% | 5 |
The average Livingston booking lasts 4.9 nights, longest in January and shortest in August. Listings took about 24 bookings each over the year. 46% of listings that give a check-in time set it at 4 p.m., with check-out usually at 10 a.m.
Average length of stay by month in Livingston
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Two-year average by calendar month.
More than six in ten listings in Livingston accept stays of one or two nights.
Minimum stay set by Livingston listings
Share of listings by the shortest stay they accept, from one night to 30 or more
Flexible is the most common cancellation policy in Livingston, used by 33% of listings; it refunds guests in full if they cancel at least a day before check-in. Hosts here lean flexible: about six in ten listings offer Flexible or Moderate terms, against 40% on Firm or stricter ones.
Cancellation policies of Livingston listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
More than eight in ten Livingston listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is £35, and some higher fees lift the average to £51. Spread over the average stay of 4.9 nights, that adds roughly £7 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 6% of gross revenue.
Top earners
The top-grossing Airbnb in Livingston, a three-bedroom home, took in £55,400 over the past year, about three times the city's average of £18,400.
Livingston North Station Apartment. Near Edinburgh Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.64
Caledonia Luxe Stays Short Lets Agency Livingston Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.50
Eliburn Woodside Lodge Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.97
Oldwood Home from Home 2 Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.88
Oldwood Place Townhouse Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.97
Oldwood Home From Home 3 Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.94 Only 7% of Livingston listings are classed as professionally managed. Superhosts run four in ten listings. Airbnb's Simplified Pricing, where the host pays the whole service fee and guests see one price with no separate Airbnb charge, covers 90% of listings.
Nearby markets
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 29 km, City of Edinburgh (21 km away) earned the most per listing, about 2.5 times as much as Livingston.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Lothian 2 km | 78 | £17,712 | £180 | 38% |
| Linlithgow 10 km | 34 | £22,019 | £171 | 46% |
| Rosyth 17 km | 31 | £17,670 | £139 | 43% |
| Falkirk 20 km | 90 | £20,960 | £164 | 45% |
| Dunfermline 21 km | 76 | £19,875 | £153 | 43% |
| City of Edinburgh 21 km | 3,675 | £45,653 | £242 | 59% |
| Midlothian 23 km | 57 | £27,067 | £230 | 45% |
| North Lanarkshire 29 km | 47 | £15,358 | £155 | 41% |
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FAQ
An active Livingston Airbnb grossed £18,375 on average in the 12 months to October 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 30 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in £3,040 or more in a typical month.
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Livingston listings earn between £852 and £3,040 in a typical month, and the top tenth £4,070 or more. For one home, enter its address and bedroom count in the Airbnb calculator: it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
Listings in Livingston were booked on 42% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 49% for the Scotland average. July is usually the busiest month.
The average booked night in Livingston cost £157 before fees. Half of listings charge between £110 and £190, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
In Livingston, 10% 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 Livingston Airbnb grossed £18,375 in the 12 months to October 2026, 36% 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, £12,625 a year (about £1,050 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 £1,720 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.
July usually pays best, averaging £3,630 per active listing over the past two years, and January usually pays least. The month-by-month table above shows how the latest 12 months played out.
Each night a Livingston listing was open to book earned £68 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 £108 or more.
Livingston stays were booked 60 days (about nine weeks) before arrival on average over the past year, so most of a month is booked well before it starts.
The average Livingston Airbnb stay lasted 4.9 nights over the past year. A listing took 24 reservations over the year on average.
Guests rate Livingston Airbnbs 4.69 out of 5 on average. Guests score check-in highest and value lowest.
Town Centre, Deans and Murieston draw the most short-term rental interest in Livingston. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
AirROI counted 30 active Airbnb listings in Livingston as of October 2026. The closest tracked market is West Lothian, 2 km away.
In Livingston, more than eight in ten listings add a cleaning fee. The median fee is £35, and some higher fees lift the average to £51.
All of Scotland had 15,191,000 overnight visitors in 2024, VisitScotland reports. AirROI estimates 710 Airbnb stays in Livingston, UK in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists. See Scotland tourism statistics.
Method
Figures on this page cover 30 active Airbnb listings in Livingston 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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