How much can my Elephant & Castle property earn on Airbnb?

A well-presented one-bedroom apartment in Elephant & Castle typically earns £2,900–£4,900 gross per month, depending on specification and building amenities. Newer developments with a concierge and a balcony sit at the upper end.

Is short-term letting allowed in Elephant & Castle?

Yes. Elephant & Castle follows London's standard 90-night rule for entire-home short-term lettings. Beyond 90 nights per calendar year, planning consent may be required from the London Borough of Southwark. Staymo tracks your nights and keeps the calendar compliant.

How quickly can you get my property live?

Once we have keys, photos and basic safety documentation in place, your property is typically live within 3 days.

What platforms will my property be listed on?

Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo, and additional platforms based on your property type. All bookings flow into one central calendar visible in your owner dashboard in real time.

How does payment work?

We collect guest payments and transfer your monthly income directly to your nominated bank account. Full revenue, occupancy and booking breakdowns are available in your owner dashboard.

SOUTH LONDON · SE1

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Elephant & Castle

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40%

avg. revenue uplift 
vs long-let

THE ELEPHANT & CASTLE SHORT-LET MARKET

What demand actually looks like in SE1

6.1

Avg. guest stay (nights)

48%

International guests

32%

Business travellers

88%

Weekend occupancy

87%

Weekday occupancy

Sept–June

Peak demand

Figures based on Staymo-managed portfolio and market data. Performance varies by property size, specification and exact location within the postcode.

Why Elephant & Castle earns more

A decade of regeneration has rebuilt Elephant & Castle around new housing, new public space and two large university campuses. The result is a zone 1 address with modern stock at outer-zone prices, which is exactly what long-staying guests look for. Demand tracks the academic and corporate calendar rather than the tourist season, so the quiet months are shallower here than in central postcodes.

Elephant & Castle market overview

Average daily rate

£180 – £340

Avg. occupancy rate

84 – 90%

Best months

September – June, university terms, graduate recruitment season

Key demand drivers

London South Bank University, London College of Communication, Elephant Park, Northern and Bakerloo lines, Thameslink to the City, Borough and Waterloo on foot

Typical property

New-build apartments, concierge developments, converted flats

Uplift vs long-let

Up to

40%

SOUTH LONDON · SE1

What makes Elephant & Castle different

Two campuses, three terms

London South Bank University and the London College of Communication bring visiting lecturers, postgraduates, researchers and their families through the year. These guests book for weeks or months and arrive on a schedule that has nothing to do with the tourist season.

STAYMO IN NUMBERS

40%

Average revenue uplift for owners who switch to managed short-let

85.3 %

Average occupancy across our managed London portfolio

£70M+

Earned for London property owners to date

New stock guests actively want

Elephant & Castle has one of the highest concentrations of recently built flats in zone 1. Concierge buildings, balconies, gyms and reliable broadband are standard rather than exceptional here, and listings that show them convert well with relocating professionals.

Everything managed.

Simple, commission-based pricing

From 12% of your rental revenue

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HOW IT WORKS

Live in days, not weeks.

First call

15 minutes

We review your property, walk through your earning potential, check compliance, and map out a clear plan. No commitment required.

Property setup

~3 days

Professional photography, listing creation across every major platform, and a pricing strategy built specifically for this area. You hand over the keys. We do the rest.

Start earning

+41% avg. revenue uplift

Every booking managed, every guest vetted, every turnover handled. Your income lands in your account monthly. Your dashboard shows everything in real time.

COMPLIANCE

What Elephant & Castle landlords need to know

Regulations in Elephant & Castle fall under the London Borough of Southwark and the standard Greater London short-let framework. We handle the detail — here's what matters.

THE 90-NIGHT RULE

Under the Deregulation Act 2015 you can let your entire home short-term for up to 90 nights per calendar year without planning permission. Beyond that, you'd apply to your council for a change of use. Staymo tracks your nights and keeps you informed.

Leasehold & freeholder rules

Many properties here are leasehold. Check your lease before proceeding — some restrict short-term letting or require freeholder consent. We'll help you understand exactly what to look for during your first call.

Safety requirements

A Gas Safety Certificate (annual), an Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR), and working smoke & carbon monoxide alarms. We confirm what's in place during your property assessment.

Tax & income reporting

Income from short-letting must be declared to HMRC via Self Assessment. You may be eligible for the property income allowance or Rent a Room relief — worth discussing with your accountant.