What Could You Earn?
Estimated gross income for a typical 3-bedroom house in England, based on median values. These are starting points. In the dashboard you can adjust everything to match your own property and circumstances.
Typical property price
£241K
Long-term rental income
£1,123/mo
before expenses
Short-term rental income
£1,760/mo
before expenses
Short-term earns roughly
£637/mo more
before expenses and regulations
Key Takeaways
- Short-term rental outperforms long-term in most English local authorities before regulation adjustments, but London's 90-night rule and planning requirements can flip the equation.
- The short-term premium is strongest in coastal and tourist areas where nightly rates are high but long-term rents are moderate.
- In northern cities like Manchester and Liverpool, the gap is narrower. Strong long-term demand means traditional letting is competitive without the management overhead.
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See the full short-term vs long-term comparison with adjustable assumptions.
How Short-Term and Long-Term Compare by Area
Estimated monthly income for a 3-bedroom house in each area, before expenses. Click any area to see the full breakdown in the dashboard.
| City / area | Price | Long-term /month | Short-term /month | Short-term rules | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
London London | £525K | £2,373 | £674 | Medium 90 nights max | View details → |
Brighton South East | £444K | £2,153 | £3,185 | Low | View details → |
Cambridge East of England | £473K | £1,913 | £3,872 | Low | View details → |
Bristol South West | £404K | £1,908 | £2,693 | Low | View details → |
Manchester North West | £242K | £1,538 | £2,168 | Low | View details → |
Leeds Yorkshire & Humber | £240K | £1,129 | £1,766 | Low | View details → |
Birmingham West Midlands | £221K | £1,117 | £1,754 | Low | View details → |
Newcastle North East | £207K | £1,114 | £1,725 | Low | View details → |
Nottingham East Midlands | £204K | £1,086 | £1,647 | Low | View details → |
Cornwall South West | £286K | £1,066 | £1,788 | Low | View details → |
Sheffield Yorkshire & Humber | £204K | £967 | £1,435 | Low | View details → |
Liverpool North West | £152K | £961 | £1,618 | Low | View details → |
All figures are estimates based on median values for a 3-bedroom house in each area. Individual properties will vary. Use the dashboard to adjust assumptions to your own situation.
Compare Any Location
The dashboard covers 12 local authorities across England. Search for any area and adjust property price, rent, nightly rate, occupancy, mortgage rate, and expenses to match your investment.
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