STR Market Report
Greater Manchester
England, United Kingdom • Short-Term Rental Market
Key Market Metrics
39%
Entire-home, active listings
Occupancy Rate
~12 nights booked per month on average
£134
Median, entire-home
Avg Nightly Rate
Typical price per night charged by whole-home hosts in this market
3,733
Had a review in past 12 mo
Active Listings
Whole-home Airbnbs with at least 1 recent guest review — active supply
£1,568
~12 booked nights / month
Est. Monthly Revenue
Directional gross booking revenue estimate before fees, expenses, and seasonality shifts
Licensed
Permit required — manageable for most operators with proper compliance
Regulatory Risk
Quick Investor Read
Higher-risk setup due to weaker demand, pricing constraints, or regulation. Underwrite conservatively.
Market Dynamics
2 nights
Typical host minimum
Median Min Stay
Most common minimum booking length. Short = weekenders welcome. Long (7+ nights) = weekly guests only.
41%
Hosts with 5+ listings
Pro Host Rate
Significant investor presence — you'll compete with experienced multi-property operators
1.4/mo
Median reviews per month
Booking Velocity
How quickly typical listings earn new reviews — a proxy for how often properties get booked. Higher = stronger demand.
☀️ Demand Seasonality: Year-round demand
Strong demand across all seasons — minimal seasonal revenue volatility
Market Overview
manchester-uk is an emerging short-term rental market with growing demand from tourism, business travel, and outdoor recreation. Detailed editorial content coming soon.
Top STR Neighborhoods
Premium Pricing Pocket
Tameside District
Avg nightly rate: £261
Highest Occupancy Pocket
City Centre
Avg occupancy: 46.5%
Best Balanced Opportunity
Salford District
Healthy mix of demand, pricing, and listing depth
- 1Salford District
- 2Trafford District
- 3Ancoats and Clayton
- 4City Centre
- 5Stockport District
Ranked by active listing count (Inside Airbnb data).
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Live Market Analytics
Source: Inside Airbnb · 2025-09-26Listing Locations & Pricing
Listing Types
- Entire Home66.6%
- Private Room32.6%
- Shared Room0.5%
- Hotel Room0.3%
Takeaway: entire home apt dominates this market snapshot.
Price Distribution (per night)
Takeaway: the highest concentration of listings sits in the $51–100 nightly range.
Occupancy Rate Distribution
Takeaway: most listings cluster around 0–10% occupancy.
Monthly Seasonality (from booking calendar)
Peak month in this snapshot: Sep (51.4% occupancy).
Neighbourhood Breakdown (top 15)
| Neighbourhood | Listings ↓ | Avg Price | Occupancy | Avg Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salford District | 1,424 | £110 | 39.9% | — |
| Trafford District | 736 | £141 | 40.5% | — |
| Ancoats and Clayton | 551 | £126 | 42.6% | — |
| City Centre | 512 | £158 | 46.5% | — |
| Stockport District | 425 | £212 | 37.1% | — |
| Oldham District | 294 | £215 | 29.8% | — |
| Tameside District | 279 | £261 | 33.8% | — |
| Wigan District | 276 | £136 | 35.4% | — |
| Bolton District | 252 | £78 | 33.8% | — |
| Bradford | 236 | £108 | 41.5% | — |
| Bury District | 233 | £114 | 36.2% | — |
| Hulme | 204 | £135 | 45.1% | — |
| Rochdale District | 169 | £236 | 35.7% | — |
| Moss Side | 149 | £99 | 37.9% | — |
| Cheetham | 133 | £100 | 40.8% | — |
Source: Inside Airbnb. Click column headers to sort.
Analytics derived from Inside Airbnb public datasets. Data reflects the snapshot date above. Not financial advice.
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Investment Score Breakdown
Score formula: Occupancy (max 45 pts) + ADR (max 30 pts) + Regulatory environment (up to 25 pts). Max score: 100.
Challenging market — lower occupancy, rate constraints, or restrictive regulations make Greater Manchester a higher-risk choice for new STR investors.
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