Tenant referencing in Ashfield
For landlords and letting agents letting in Ashfield and Sutton-in-Ashfield: one link per applicant, thorough checks, and a report that explains its outcome. £14.99 per applicant.
Renting in Ashfield
Ashfield is a former coalfield district in west Nottinghamshire, made up of Sutton-in-Ashfield, Kirkby-in-Ashfield and Hucknall with villages on the Derbyshire border. Homes are mainly Victorian and early 20th-century brick terraces, ex-council semis and modern estates, and prices are well below the England average. Private rented homes are commonly terraced houses in the older parts of the towns, and Hucknall’s tram link to Nottingham has brought new estates and commuters.
The income a tenant needs in Ashfield
We check that a tenant’s yearly income is at least 30 times their monthly share of the rent, and that a guarantor earns at least 3 times the yearly rent they guarantee, with enough disposable income left each month to pay it. At Ashfield’s average rent:
Income comes from the most reliable source: the salary the employer confirms, then payslips, then what was declared, checked against three months of bank statements.
| Monthly rent | Tenant needs a year | Guarantor needs a year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average home, one tenant | £785 | £23,550 | £28,260 |
| Shared by two | £393 each | £11,775 each | £14,130 |
| Shared by three | £262 each | £7,850 each | £9,420 |
Landlord licensing in Ashfield
Selective licensing: Selective licensing in two areas, Stanton Hill and Sutton Central (New Cross), from 25 July 2022 to 25 July 2027: privately rented homes there need a licence.
HMOs: No additional HMO licensing scheme found; national mandatory HMO licensing applies (five or more people from two or more households).
Fee: £350 per property for a selective licence; £1,031.10 for a mandatory HMO licence (council figures as listed in July 2026)
As checked in October 2026. The council’s page Schemes change: confirm with Ashfield District Council before letting. Private renting at the council.
Referencing a tenant in Ashfield
- Add the tenancyThe property, the rent, the move-in date and the applicant. Their link is emailed at once.
- They apply on their phoneFive years of addresses, work, 3 months of bank statements, payslips and ID, in about 10 minutes.
- We contact the refereesTheir employer, current and previous landlord, by email, automatically.
- You get the reportEvery check, the income from every source, and how we reached the outcome.
Where people rent in Ashfield
Sutton-in-Ashfield
NG17Victorian red-brick terraces near the centre, with large post-war council estates and newer private estates.
Kirkby-in-Ashfield
NG17Former mining town of terraced houses, ex-council semis and modern estates.
Hucknall
NG15Terraces from the mining era, interwar semis and large new-build estates near the tram line.
Huthwaite
NG17Brick terraces and semis in a former mining village on the Derbyshire border.
Skegby
NG17Semi-detached and detached houses and newer estates on the edge of Sutton.
Annesley
NG15A former colliery village with pit terraces and modern housing.
Selston
NG16A spread-out village of semis, bungalows and older cottages.
Jacksdale
NG16Terraced and semi-detached homes in a former mining village by the Erewash valley.
Underwood
NG16A small village of houses and bungalows with farmland around it.
Postcode districts: NG15, NG16, NG17
Tenant referencing in Ashfield: questions
How much does tenant referencing cost in Ashfield?
£14.99 per applicant with Rentwick, the same for tenants and guarantors, paid by the landlord or agent. Tenants in England can’t be charged for referencing.
What income do tenants need to rent in Ashfield?
At Ashfield’s average private rent of £785 a month (ONS), a tenant renting alone would need about £23,550 a year (30 times the monthly rent). Sharers each need 30 times their own share. A guarantor would need about £28,260 a year (3 times the yearly rent) and enough disposable income to cover it.
Do landlords need a licence to let in Ashfield?
Selective licensing in two areas, Stanton Hill and Sutton Central (New Cross), from 25 July 2022 to 25 July 2027: privately rented homes there need a licence. No additional HMO licensing scheme found; national mandatory HMO licensing applies (five or more people from two or more households). (as checked in October 2026; confirm with Ashfield District Council before letting).
How long does a tenant reference take in Ashfield?
The applicant applies on their phone in about 10 minutes. We email their employer and landlords straight away, so most references are back within a few working days, depending on how quickly the referees reply.
What does the reference check?
Three months of bank statements, payslips, income from every source, the employer, current and previous landlords, five years of addresses and a credit check, with AI comparing every document with the application.
For tenants: Tenants in Ashfield can contact Ashfield District Council’s private sector housing team about disrepair, damp or unsafe conditions in a rented home.