It’s one of the first questions anyone asks when they decide it might be time to sell: what is my static caravan actually worth?
The answer depends on several factors — and understanding them can make a significant difference to how much you walk away with. This guide explains how static caravan valuations work, what drives value up or down, and how to make sure you’re getting a fair price.
Why Static Caravan Valuations Can Be Tricky
Unlike a car or a house, there’s no single universal pricing guide for static caravans. Values vary enormously based on the make, model, age, condition, size, and — critically — where the caravan is located.
A 10-year-old Willerby at a premium coastal park will command a very different price to the same model on an inland budget site. This is why it’s important to get a valuation from someone who knows the market, rather than relying on generic price guides or what your holiday park tells you.
The Key Factors That Determine Your Caravan’s Value
1. Make and Model
Premium manufacturers like Willerby, Swift, ABI, and Delta tend to hold their value better than budget brands. Lodges — timber-framed, residential-spec holiday homes — typically command higher prices than traditional static caravans.
2. Age
Depreciation is steeper in the early years and tends to level off over time. Caravans less than 5 years old will be worth significantly more than their older counterparts. That said, well-maintained older units still have a market — particularly for export or for buyers siting on lower-fee parks.
3. Size
Standard sizes run from 28×10 ft up to 40×13 ft and beyond for lodges. Larger units with more bedrooms are generally more desirable and command higher prices.
4. Condition
A caravan that has been well maintained, with clean upholstery, working appliances, no damp or structural issues, and a tidy exterior, will always achieve a better price. Signs of neglect — damp patches, worn-out soft furnishings, broken fixtures — will reduce the offer.
5. Features and Specification
Double glazing and central heating are now the standard expectation for buyers. Without these, the caravan’s appeal — and therefore its value — is reduced. Decking, a verandah, upgraded kitchen appliances, and modern interiors can all add value.
6. Location
Caravans on well-regarded parks with long pitch licences remaining are more attractive to buyers who intend to keep the caravan on-site. Caravans on parks with limited remaining licence life are typically valued lower for on-site sale but may still attract specialist buyers for removal.
7. Current Market Demand
Like any market, supply and demand plays a role. Demand for quality used static caravans has been strong in recent years as new caravan prices have risen significantly. This generally works in a seller’s favour.
How Caravan Depreciation Works
Static caravans depreciate — that’s a fact of life. But unlike a new car that loses a third of its value the moment it leaves the forecourt, the depreciation curve for static caravans tends to be steadier and more predictable.
As a rough guide:
| Age | Approximate Retained Value (vs new) |
|---|---|
| 1–3 years | 60–75% |
| 4–6 years | 40–60% |
| 7–10 years | 25–40% |
| 10–15 years | 15–25% |
| 15+ years | 5–15% (export/removal value) |
These are approximate figures — actual values depend heavily on make, condition, and the factors listed above.
How Much Does a Static Caravan Depreciate Per Year?
Turning the bands above into a yearly rate: a static caravan typically loses roughly 10–15% of its value per year for the first three years, slowing to around 5–8% a year between years four and ten. After fifteen years the curve flattens almost completely — by that point the value is driven by where the caravan is sited rather than its age, settling at export or removal level. These are guide rates, not fixed rules. A dry, well-serviced caravan on a park with a long licence sits at the top of its band, while damp, dated interiors or a park nearing its age limit push depreciation faster. If you want the real number rather than the rule of thumb, a free 24-hour valuation prices your exact caravan against today’s market rather than a formula.
How to Get an Accurate Valuation
There are several ways to get your caravan valued:
1. Ask your holiday park
Parks will often provide a valuation — but be cautious. If the park plans to sell the caravan themselves, their valuation may factor in their expected commission margin. You may receive a lower figure than the caravan’s true open market value.
2. Check online listing sites
Searching for similar caravans on listing sites gives you a rough sense of asking prices in the market. But asking prices and sale prices can differ significantly, and like-for-like comparisons are difficult given how much condition varies.
3. Get an independent specialist valuation
The most reliable approach is to request a valuation from a specialist caravan buyer who has no conflict of interest. They’ll assess the actual specifics of your caravan — not a generic model guide — and give you a fair, honest figure based on what the caravan will actually sell for on the open market.
What to Prepare for a Valuation
To get the most accurate valuation possible, have the following information ready:
- Make and model of the caravan
- Year of manufacture
- Size (length × width in feet)
- Number of bedrooms
- Whether it has double glazing and central heating
- Condition overview (any known damp, damage, or wear)
- Location postcode / holiday park name
- Any extras (decking, upgraded appliances, modifications)
- Photos if requesting a remote/online valuation
Get Your Free Valuation Today
At The Caravan Swap Shop, we offer a completely free, no-obligation valuation for any static caravan or holiday lodge across the UK. Our team has over 45 years of combined experience in the holiday park industry — we know the market inside out, and we’ll give you a straight, honest figure with no games and no pressure.
Request your free valuation today — we typically respond the same day.
If you have questions before getting started, take a look at our frequently asked questions page where we cover everything about the selling process.
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Related Guides
- Static Caravan Valuation Guide — A detailed breakdown of price ranges by age, make, and condition.
- Selling to a Trader vs Through the Park — Compare both routes to see which puts more money in your pocket.
Static Caravan Values in 2026: Where the Market Actually Is
The post-pandemic caravan boom of 2020 to 2022 is firmly in the past. At its peak, demand surged — partly driven by staycation trends, partly by a general reappraisal of leisure property — and caravans that might once have sat on parks for months were selling within days.
2026 is a different picture. The market has normalised. Owners who bought during the boom and are now looking to sell may find values below what they paid. That is not unusual for a depreciating asset, but it can still come as a shock, and it is better to know it before you start than after you have turned down an offer.
The better news is that caravans still sell. There is a strong buyer market, particularly for well-maintained, quality-branded units on parks in desirable locations. The key is knowing where your caravan sits in today’s market rather than where it sat three years ago.
Rough value ranges in 2026
These are broad guides only. Actual figures vary considerably with the factors set out above, and no table can replace a valuation on your specific caravan.
| Unit type | Approximate value range |
|---|---|
| Post-2018 Willerby, Swift or ABI, good condition, sited | £12,000 – £35,000+ |
| 2012–2017 mainstream brand, good condition | £5,000 – £15,000 |
| 2005–2011 mainstream brand, fair condition | £1,500 – £6,000 |
| Pre-2005, any brand, off-site or export | £500 – £3,000 |
| Damp or poor condition, any age | £200 – £2,500 |
Lodge holiday homes, typically timber-framed and on residential-style pitches, generally sit at the upper end of these ranges or above them. Brand matters more than owners expect: Willerby, Swift and ABI are the three names buyers and dealers actively seek, and they hold value better than the market as a whole.
How to Value a Static Caravan Yourself
You do not have to take anyone’s word for what your caravan is worth. You can build a defensible figure yourself in an afternoon, and owners who do consistently negotiate better than owners who do not.
Step 1: Identify the details that actually matter
Write down the make, model, year of manufacture, dimensions, bedroom count, and whether it is double-glazed and centrally heated. The serial number and any documentation you hold are worth finding at this stage too. Two caravans that look identical from the outside can differ by thousands once specification is accounted for.
Step 2: Research comparable sales, not comparable adverts
Look for caravans of the same make, model and year, on similar parks, and note what they are advertised at. Then remember the crucial distinction: an asking price is what somebody hopes to get, not what anybody paid. Advertised prices across the sector typically sit above achieved prices, sometimes substantially. Treat listings as the ceiling of a range rather than the middle of one.
Step 3: Understand what trade valuations are based on
Trade buyers do not price from adverts. They price from what units of that type have actually moved for recently, what it will cost to transport and prepare the caravan, and how quickly they expect to resell it. That is why a trade figure and a private asking price are rarely the same number, and why the trade figure is the more reliable indicator of what your caravan is genuinely worth today.
Step 4: Adjust honestly for condition and location
Be harder on your own caravan than you want to be. Damp, soft flooring, a tired bathroom, worn soft furnishings and any sign of water ingress all reduce the figure, and a buyer will find them whether or not you mention them. Location cuts both ways: a caravan on a sought-after park in a strong region is worth more than the same unit on a park with declining demand.
Step 5: Factor in the cost of sale
This is the step almost everyone skips, and it is the one that changes the answer. A private sale may carry park commission, a period of continuing site fees while you wait for a buyer, and the cost of your own time. A trade sale carries none of those. Compare net figures, not headline figures, or you will talk yourself into the wrong decision. Our guide to selling without park commission sets out what parks can and cannot charge.
How Will Someone Value My Static Caravan?
A proper valuation is not a guess and it is not a formula. It is an assessment of a specific unit against live market conditions.
What a professional valuation actually looks at
The starting point is identity: make, model, year, size and layout. From there the assessment moves to specification — glazing, heating, decking, the state of the furnishings — and then to condition, where damp is the single largest variable. After that come the park factors: the site licence, the age policy, the pitch itself and the strength of demand in that region. Finally the valuer weighs what comparable units have actually traded for in recent weeks.
Why online valuation calculators mislead owners
There is no equivalent of a car price guide for static caravans, and any tool that promises an instant figure from three dropdowns is producing a number rather than a valuation. Static caravan values depend on park-specific circumstances and live buyer demand that no calculator has sight of. An online figure is at best a starting point and at worst an anchor that costs you money, because owners tend to negotiate around whatever number they saw first. If you want a real figure, ask someone who trades these units and will stand behind it.
Does damp affect the valuation?
Yes, more than any other single condition factor. Damp is expensive to remedy, it tends to be worse than it first appears, and it affects a caravan’s saleability as well as its price. That said, damp does not make a caravan worthless. We buy damp caravans routinely, and an honest declaration of damp at valuation stage produces a more reliable offer than a discovery later.
Valuation versus offer: they are not the same thing
A valuation is an estimate of market worth. An offer is a commitment to buy at a stated figure. A high valuation from a party who is not going to buy the caravan costs you nothing but tells you nothing either. When you are comparing what to do, compare offers you could actually accept — including what the park has put in writing — rather than valuations from people with no intention of paying them.
How Your Park Changes What the Caravan Is Worth
Site licence and age policy
The number of years the caravan can remain on its pitch is a direct input into its value. A unit with a decade of licence ahead of it is worth materially more than the same unit with two years left, because the buyer is purchasing the remaining use, not the metal. If you have received an age-off notice, read our guide to holiday park age-off policies before you respond to it.
Region and park location
Values differ regionally by a wide margin. Coastal parks in high-demand areas support stronger figures than inland parks in areas with surplus pitches, and a park with a waiting list supports stronger figures than one advertising for owners. Our regional index covers what we see in each part of the country.
What the park will offer you compared with the trade
Parks buy back to resell, usually on the same pitch, and the difference between the two figures is their margin. That is a legitimate business model, but it means the park’s offer is structurally the lowest of the realistic options. Our comparison of selling to a trader versus selling through the park sets out where the money goes in each route.
Common Valuation Mistakes to Avoid
The five that cost owners the most, in the order we see them:
Valuing from asking prices
Advertised figures are aspirations. Basing your expectations on them leads to a caravan that sits unsold while site fees continue to run.
Ignoring the running clock
Every month a sale takes is another month of fees, insurance and depreciation. A slightly lower figure accepted quickly frequently beats a higher figure achieved six months later.
Assuming age alone sets the price
Condition, brand and park position routinely outweigh a few years of age. A well-kept fifteen-year-old Willerby on a good park can be worth more than a neglected ten-year-old on a struggling one.
Treating outstanding finance as a barrier
It is not. Finance is settled as part of the transaction and does not prevent a sale — see selling a static caravan with outstanding finance.
Getting only one figure
One valuation is a data point, not a market. Get more than one, and make sure at least one of them comes from somebody willing to buy.
Related Questions We Are Asked
How do I find the value of a static caravan quickly?
Send us the make, model, year and park through the free valuation form. It costs nothing and there is no obligation attached to the figure you get back.
How long does a static caravan valuation take?
Ours are turned around within 24 hours. A valuation requiring a physical inspection takes longer to arrange but the assessment itself is quick.
Do I need to be present when the caravan is valued?
Usually not. Most valuations are done from details and photographs, and where an inspection is needed we can generally arrange it with the park directly.
Will getting a valuation affect my agreement with the park?
No. Asking what your caravan is worth is not a notification to the park and does not commit you to anything.
Is a valuation the same as what the caravan would fetch privately?
No. A private sale may achieve a higher headline figure but carries commission, delay and continuing costs. Compare the net position rather than the two headline numbers.
Can you value a caravan that is damaged or in poor condition?
Yes. We buy any age and any condition, and a poor-condition caravan still has a value — it is simply a different figure.
How often do static caravan values change?
Continuously, with seasonal swings on top. Demand is strongest ahead of the season and softest at the end of it, which is worth knowing when you choose your timing.
How do I value a caravan park rather than a caravan?
That is a different exercise entirely — a park is a business, valued on turnover, pitch income, licence terms and land, and it needs a commercial valuer rather than a caravan buyer. We value caravans, not parks, and we would rather say so than pretend otherwise.
What happens after the valuation?
Nothing you do not choose. If the figure works for you we can move to collection and paperwork — our guide to the documents you will need covers what to have ready. If it does not, you keep the figure and use it however you like, including as leverage with your park. You can also contact us directly if you would rather talk it through.
What Is a Static Caravan Worth by Age?
Age is the first thing every owner asks about, and it is genuinely useful as a starting point, but it is never the whole answer. As a rough guide to how the trade thinks about age, a caravan under five years old is usually valued against what an equivalent new unit costs today, a caravan of roughly five to twelve years old is valued mainly on condition and specification, and a caravan over about fifteen years old is valued largely on where it is sited and how long that park will allow it to stay. Two caravans built in the same year can be worth very different amounts for exactly that reason. If you want to work through the arithmetic yourself first, our guide on how to value a static caravan walks through it step by step, and static caravan values in 2026 covers what the market is doing this year.
Why Two Identical Caravans Can Be Worth Very Different Amounts
The single biggest variable that owners underestimate is the pitch rather than the caravan. A unit on a park with an open licence, good occupancy and a healthy resale market is straightforward to move on. The same unit on a park with a short remaining licence, a strict age policy or restricted private sales is a harder proposition and the valuation reflects that. Park rules on maximum age matter enormously here, and our page on the static caravan age off policy explains how those limits work and what they do to resale value as a caravan approaches them.
Specification is the second variable. Central heating, double glazing, a decking area and a modern layout all lift the figure. Damp, a tired roof or a bathroom that has not been touched since the caravan was new all pull it down, and they pull it down by more than the cost of putting them right, because a buyer prices in both the work and the risk.
What the Park Will Offer You Versus What the Trade Will Pay
Most owners get a park figure first because it is the easiest number to obtain. It is worth having, but it is only one number, and it is often quoted in the context of trading up to a different unit on the same park rather than as a straight cash purchase. An independent trade buyer is valuing the caravan on what it is worth to move and resell, which is a different calculation entirely. We set the two side by side in our comparison of selling to a trader versus selling through the park, and if you are considering swapping rather than selling outright, part exchanging a static caravan covers that route.
Does an Older Caravan Still Have Value?
Almost always, yes. Older units retain value because there is a continuous market for affordable holiday accommodation, for units being relocated to parks with different age policies, and for caravans bought to refurbish. What destroys value is not age on its own but neglect, unresolved damp and a caravan left standing while the site fees keep running. If a caravan has reached a park age limit that does not mean it is worthless, it means it needs a buyer who can move it, which is exactly what a trade buyer does.
It is also worth being clear eyed about the cost of doing nothing. Site fees, insurance, gas, electricity and maintenance continue regardless of whether the caravan is used, and our breakdown of static caravan running costs sets out what that adds up to over a season. Against a slowly falling resale figure, waiting is rarely the cheaper option.
What Is My Static Caravan Worth? Common Questions
How much is a 20 year old static caravan worth?
A twenty year old static caravan is usually worth a few thousand pounds rather than a five figure sum, and the exact figure depends far more on condition, size and the park it sits on than on the year on the plate. A well kept twin unit on a park with a long licence can still be worth several times a tired single unit of the same age on a park that is close to its age limit. The only way to know is to have it valued against what the trade is actually paying this month.
What is my static caravan worth if it is still sited on a park?
A caravan that is still sited has two possible values. There is the value of the caravan itself as a unit that can be moved and resold, and there is the value of the caravan sold in situ to an incoming owner on that park. Which of the two applies depends on the park rules, the age of the unit and whether the park allows private sales. We value both routes and tell you which one puts more in your pocket.
Do static caravans hold their value?
No. A static caravan is a depreciating asset, much closer to a vehicle than to a house. It loses the largest share of its value in the first few years and then settles into a slower decline. That is not a reason to panic, but it is a reason not to leave a caravan standing unused for years while the running costs continue. See our guide to static caravan running costs for what those costs look like.
How much does a static caravan depreciate each year?
There is no single national figure, because depreciation is driven by condition, park location and demand as much as by age. As a broad pattern, the steepest fall happens in the early years after purchase and the curve flattens out as the unit gets older. A caravan that has been well maintained, kept dry and serviced will always sit at the upper end of its age band.
Is a static caravan a wasting asset?
In everyday terms yes, because it loses value over time and it carries ongoing site fees, insurance and utilities whether or not you use it. The practical consequence is that the cost of waiting is real. Every season a caravan sits unused adds running costs while the resale figure drifts down.
What is my static caravan worth if it still has finance on it?
Outstanding finance does not stop a sale and it does not automatically wipe out your value. The caravan is valued in the normal way, the settlement figure is obtained from the finance company, and the settlement is dealt with as part of the transaction. If the value is above the settlement the difference is yours. Our guide to selling a static caravan with outstanding finance explains the process.
Will the park buy my static caravan back?
Many parks will make an offer, and it is always worth hearing. What owners are often surprised by is how much the figure can differ from what an independent trade buyer will pay, because a park offer is frequently tied to buying another unit from that park. Get an independent valuation before you accept anything so that you are comparing two real numbers.
How quickly can I find out what my static caravan is worth?
We give a free valuation within twenty four hours. You do not need paperwork to start. The make, model, year, size and the park it is on is usually enough for us to give you a realistic figure, and we will tell you honestly if the caravan is worth more sold another way.
Get a real figure rather than a guess. We give a free, no obligation valuation within twenty four hours, anywhere in the UK. Request your free static caravan valuation or read more about our free static caravan valuation service.