Airbnb market data · 202512 months to September 2025
Presteigne, UK Airbnb Market Data: Revenue, Occupancy & Trends
The average Airbnb in Presteigne brought in £14,172 over the 12 months through September 2025, across just 19 active listings, so a single property can move that figure.
AirROI's latest figures for Presteigne run through September 2025.
The short answer
Presteigne Airbnb Market at a Glance
Listings averaged £148 a night and were booked on 37% of available nights.
Timing matters: in August, the best month, the average listing earned about 2.4 times as much as in March, the slowest. With only 19 active listings, a few bookings can reorder the months.
With 19 active listings, Presteigne is the 246th-largest of 293 Wales markets AirROI tracks.
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How Much Do Airbnb Hosts Make in Presteigne?
Gross bookings per Presteigne listing averaged £14,172 over the 12 months to September 2025 (Wales average: £21,661), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
The average Presteigne listing brought in £3,390 in August, its best month, and £1,440 in March, its slowest. The three strongest months bring in 35% of a full year's revenue, where an even calendar would give any three months 25%.
Across Presteigne's 19 active listings, monthly revenue by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn £4,280+ a month, about 2.8 times the typical property.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn £3,460 or more, roughly £1,900 a month above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about £1,530 a month.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn £638 or less, about 42% of the median.
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 earned about 2.4 times what March did
Average revenue per active listing, by month
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, £2,100. Dashed: September left out, as the latest month's data looks incomplete.
Presteigne Airbnb Data by Month
Latest 12 months in the September 2025 data.
August led on revenue and nightly rate; bookings peaked in April.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | Booking Lead Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2024 | £1,926 | 49.5% | £142 | 91 days |
| Nov 2024 | £1,548 | 35.0% | £140 | 31 days |
| Dec 2024 | £1,832 | 39.0% | £142 | 48 days |
| Jan 2025 | £1,502 | 27.7% | £135 | 18 days |
| Feb 2025 | £1,580 | 40.8% | £134 | 38 days |
| Mar 2025 | £1,437 | 33.6% | £135 | 60 days |
| Apr 2025 | £2,976 | 60.0% | £139 | 59 days |
| May 2025 | £2,488 | 49.8% | £156 | 86 days |
| Jun 2025 | £1,804 | 39.3% | £158 | 64 days |
| Jul 2025 | £2,629 | 43.5% | £164 | 88 days |
| Aug 2025 | £3,388 | 53.8% | £169 | 133 days |
| Sep 2025* | £2,618 | 40.4% | £158 | 124 days |
Averages per active listing in each month. Highlighted: the highest-revenue month. Booking lead time is the days between booking and check-in for stays in that month. *Sep 2025 is the latest month and looks incomplete: its occupancy sits well below the calendar months either side of it, as the latest month often does before late bookings are recorded. It may be revised and is not counted as a best or worst month.
Location, size and how a home is run move its income far more than a city average shows. For a range on one Presteigne address, run it through the Airbnb calculator.
Profit
Is an Airbnb in Presteigne Profitable?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Presteigne Airbnb took in £14,172 in the 12 months to September 2025, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about £860 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 £1,980 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.
Presteigne Airbnb Income, Expenses and Profit per Year
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Gross bookings | £14,172 | £32,120 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's fee15.5% of bookings, Airbnb's standard host-only fee | −£2,200 | −£4,980 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −£710 | −£1,610 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −£280 | −£640 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −£430 | −£960 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −£140 | −£140 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −£70 | −£70 |
| 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 27% of bookings | −£3,830 | −£8,400 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | £10,342about £860 a month | £23,720about £1,980 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
Estimate Your Own Presteigne Airbnb Profit
The estimate starts from Presteigne'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 Presteigne 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.
How Presteigne's Top Earners Get There
- More nights booked. The busiest quarter of Presteigne listings are booked on 65% or more of their nights, against 39% for the median listing. Ten more booked nights a year at the median rate of £125 adds about £1,250 in bookings.
- Prices that follow demand. Ranked by price, the top quarter charge £175 a night or more, against a median of £125. That is a separate ranking from the busiest quarter, so the two marks don't multiply into one listing's takings. For the average listing, a 10% higher rate on the nights it already books adds about £1,420 a year.
- Open for the busy months. August brought the average listing about £3,390, against £1,440 in March, so a calendar that is open and full in the busy months carries the year.
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 £2,680 a month, against £1,180 for the average one.
Occupancy
What Is the Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Presteigne?
Presteigne listings were booked on 37% of the nights they were open over the past year, 3 percentage points below the Wales average (40%) and 4 points below the U.K. average (41%). Occupancy swings from 28% in January to 60% in April.
Across Presteigne's 19 active listings, the share of open nights booked by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) are booked 80%+ of open nights, 41 points above the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) fill 65% or more, roughly five nights a week.
- Typical properties (median) fill about 39% of open nights.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) fill 17% or less, under two nights a week.
April was the busiest month in Presteigne, January the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month
Dashed: September data incomplete. The 12-month rate of 37% averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.
Nightly rates
How Much Does an Airbnb Cost per Night in Presteigne?
The average nightly rate in Presteigne, known as ADR (average daily rate), was £148 over the past year, about 26% below the Wales and U.K. averages (£200 and £195). Rates peak in August at about £170 and bottom out in January and February at about £135.
Across Presteigne's 19 active listings, nightly rates by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) charge £255+ a night, about twice the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) charge £175 or more, about £50 above the median.
- Typical properties (median) charge about £125 a night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) charge £92 or less, about three-quarters of the median.
August rates ran 26% above February's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, £147. Dashed: September data incomplete.
Seasonality
Best and Worst Months for Airbnb in Presteigne
With only 19 active listings, the monthly pattern in Presteigne is noisy, since a few long or pricey stays can lift a month; revenue peaked in August and bottomed out in March.
How Far in Advance Do Guests Book Airbnb in Presteigne?
Guests book Presteigne stays 77 days ahead on average (about two and a half months), so guests here plan well ahead. August stays are booked furthest out, about 133 days ahead, and January stays closest to arrival, about 18 days. A typical August booking is made in early April.
August stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay
Dashed: September data incomplete. The 12-month figure of 77 days averages each listing's year as a whole; each month here averages only the listings with stays in it.
Permits
Airbnb Permits and Registration in Presteigne
5% of the 19 active listings in Presteigne 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 Presteigne.
Neighborhoods
Best Neighborhoods for Airbnb in Presteigne
AirROI's area guide picks six Presteigne neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Whitney-on-Wye, Presteigne and Knighton. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Whitney-on-Wye | Quaint village on the Wye River, perfect for relaxing getaways. Offers scenic views, outdoor activities, and a peaceful atmosphere, ideal for nature lovers. | Wye Valley, River Wye canoeing, Whitney Bridge, local pubs and cafes |
| Presteigne | Historic market town with a charming ambiance. It attracts visitors for its vibrant arts scene, festivals, and proximity to the Welsh countryside. | The Judge's Lodging, Presteigne Clock, St. Andrew’s Church, local art galleries, Border Distillery |
| Knighton | Located on the edge of the Shropshire Hills, Knighton offers stunning landscapes and opportunities for hiking and exploring. A great spot for adventurers looking to escape. | The Long MYnd, Knighton Museum, Offa's Dyke Path, local walks and nature trails |
| Bleddfa | Picturesque village known for its beautiful countryside views and tranquility. It's a great retreat for those looking to relax and enjoy nature away from city noise. | Bleddfa Castle, local hiking trails, art exhibitions in nearby villages |
| Llangunllo | A small village that provides a peaceful retreat, perfect for those interested in rural Wales. It offers beautiful landscapes and local traditions. | St. Mary’s Church, countryside adventure opportunities, wildlife watching |
| Llandrindod Wells | Known for its Victorian architecture and spa heritage, it attracts spa enthusiasts and tourists looking for a unique health and wellness experience. | Llandrindod Wells Lake, Rock Park, National Cycle Museum |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Nearby markets
Presteigne vs. Nearby Airbnb Markets
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 31 km, Hay on Wye (24 km away, 56 listings) earned the most per listing, about twice as much as Presteigne. Ludlow was the busiest, booked on 48% of nights against 37% in Presteigne.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellington 21 km | 55 | £16,039 | £175 | 42% |
| Ludlow 23 km | 105 | £22,427 | £151 | 48% |
| Clyro 23 km | 34 | £25,331 | £238 | 43% |
| Hay on Wye 24 km | 56 | £28,481 | £206 | 47% |
| Powys 25 km | 258 | £25,625 | £216 | 42% |
| Whitchurch 26 km | 32 | £19,535 | £219 | 38% |
| Herefordshire 31 km | 172 | £19,515 | £200 | 39% |
| Builth Wells 31 km | 32 | £19,791 | £184 | 38% |
Other Airbnb Markets in Wales
- Cardiff Airbnb data 1,675 listings
- Swansea Airbnb data 421 listings
- Tenby Airbnb data 404 listings
- Gwynedd Airbnb data 386 listings
- Pembrokeshire Airbnb data 356 listings
- Conwy Airbnb data 331 listings
- Newport Airbnb data 283 listings
- Llandudno Airbnb data 246 listings
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Markets Similar to Presteigne
Markets elsewhere in the United Kingdom with a similar nightly rate and occupancy to Presteigne:
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- Newcastle upon Tyne Airbnb data UK · £143/night · 36.3%
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FAQ
Presteigne Airbnb FAQ
How much do Airbnb hosts make in Presteigne?
An active Presteigne Airbnb grossed £14,172 on average in the 12 months to September 2025, according to AirROI's tracking of 19 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in £3,460 or more in a typical month.
How much can I make on Airbnb in Presteigne?
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Presteigne listings earn between £638 and £3,460 in a typical month, and the top tenth £4,280 or more. For one home, enter its address and bedroom count in the Airbnb income calculator: it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
What is the average Airbnb occupancy rate in Presteigne?
Listings in Presteigne were booked on 37% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 40% for the Wales average. April was the busiest month.
How much does an Airbnb cost per night in Presteigne?
The average booked night in Presteigne cost £148 before fees. Half of listings charge between £92 and £175, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
Do you need a permit for an Airbnb in Presteigne?
In Presteigne, 5% 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.
Is Airbnb profitable in Presteigne?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Presteigne Airbnb grossed £14,172 in the 12 months to September 2025, 35% below the Wales average of £21,661, though with only 19 active listings a single property can move that figure. Run by its owner, with everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, £10,342 a year (about £860 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 £1,980 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.
When is Airbnb peak season in Presteigne?
August paid best over the past year, at £3,390 per active listing, and March paid least. The month-by-month table above shows how rates and bookings each move.
How far in advance do guests book Airbnbs in Presteigne?
Presteigne stays were booked 77 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.
What are the best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Presteigne?
Whitney-on-Wye, Presteigne and Knighton draw the most short-term rental interest in Presteigne. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
How many Airbnbs are there in Presteigne?
AirROI counted 19 active Airbnb listings in Presteigne as of September 2025. The closest tracked market is Wellington, 21 km away.
Method
About This Data
Figures on this page cover 19 active Airbnb listings in Presteigne from October 2024 to September 2025 (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.
Need this programmatically? The same metrics are available through the AirROI Airbnb Data API and bulk downloads in the data portal.