SA Occupancy Calculator
Model occupancy rates and breakeven analysis for serviced accommodation. See how different occupancy levels affect your monthly cashflow.
71%
Challenging
90%
For £500/mo profit
22/mo
To cover all costs
£93
After variable costs
Profit at Different Occupancy Levels
| Occupancy | Nights/mo | Cashflow/mo | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40% | 12 | -£884 | -£10,608 |
| 50% | 15 | -£605 | -£7,260 |
| 60% | 18 | -£326 | -£3,912 |
| 70% | 21 | -£47 | -£564 |
| 80% | 24 | £232 | £2,784 |
RevPAR @ 50%
£60
RevPAR @ 65%
£78
RevPAR @ 80%
£96
Safety Margin @ 65% Occupancy
0 nights above breakeven
UK SA Occupancy Benchmarks
- Tourist hotspots (Cornwall, Lake District): 60-75% annual
- City centres (Manchester, Bristol): 55-70% annual
- Contractor accommodation: 70-85% annual
- Seasonal variation: Winter can drop 20-30%
About the SA Occupancy Calculator
What it does and how it helps you
The SA Occupancy Calculator helps UK serviced accommodation operators model occupancy rates and understand breakeven thresholds. Calculate the minimum occupancy needed to cover costs, project cashflow at different booking levels, and understand your safety margin. Essential for pricing strategy, market assessment, and stress-testing your SA business model.
How It Works
Understanding the calculation method
The SA Occupancy Calculator works by: 1. Revenue Modeling - Enter your Average Daily Rate (ADR), platform fees (Airbnb/Booking.com), and cleaning fees to calculate net revenue per night 2. Cost Structure - Split costs into fixed (utilities, insurance, mortgage) and variable (cleaning, consumables) for accurate breakeven analysis 3. Breakeven Calculation - Determine the exact occupancy percentage needed to cover all operating costs and mortgage payments 4. Scenario Modeling - View cashflow projections at 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, and 80% occupancy to understand profit potential 5. RevPAR Analysis - Calculate Revenue Per Available Room at different occupancy levels to benchmark against market The calculator accounts for the unique cost structure of SA properties, including per-booking cleaning costs, platform commission on gross revenue, and the importance of average stay length in spreading fixed costs.
When to use this calculator
Use this calculator when setting initial ADR and assessing market viability, comparing different properties' breakeven requirements, stress-testing against seasonal downturns, planning budget for low-season sustainability, and optimizing pricing to maximize profit above breakeven. Critical for understanding the relationship between ADR, occupancy, and profitability.
Frequently Asked Questions
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