Tenant referencing in Burnley
For landlords and letting agents letting in Burnley: one link per applicant, thorough checks, and a report that explains its outcome. £14.99 per applicant.
Renting in Burnley
Burnley's housing is dominated by Victorian terraced houses built for the cotton mills, many of them two-up two-down, and house prices are among the lowest in England. A large share of these terraces are privately rented, and some streets have high numbers of empty homes. The outer areas such as Briercliffe and Worsthorne have semis, newer houses and stone cottages. Check with the council whether any licensing scheme applies to a property before letting it.
The income a tenant needs in Burnley
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 Burnley’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 | £631 | £18,930 | £22,716 |
| Shared by two | £316 each | £9,465 each | £11,358 |
| Shared by three | £210 each | £6,310 each | £7,572 |
Landlord licensing in Burnley
Selective licensing: Selective licensing in parts of Burnley Wood with Healey Wood and the Leyland Road area (July 2022 to July 2027), and in parts of Trinity, Daneshouse, Gannow, Queensgate and Padiham (a later designation following a 2024 consultation). A consultation on changes to the schemes closed on 18 October 2026; the existing schemes continue meanwhile.
HMOs: National mandatory HMO licensing applies (five or more people from two or more households).
Fee: £736 (Burnley Wood and Leyland Road) or £774 (Trinity, Daneshouse, Gannow, Queensgate and Padiham) for an online selective licence application, with discounts for accredited landlords
As checked in October 2026. The council’s page Schemes change: confirm with Burnley Borough Council before letting. Private renting at the council.
Referencing a tenant in Burnley
- 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 Burnley
Burnley town centre
BB11Victorian terraces, flats above shops and converted mill buildings.
Burnley Wood
BB10Streets of Victorian terraced houses close to the town centre.
Daneshouse and Stoneyholme
BB10Dense terraces of two-up two-down houses built for mill workers.
Padiham
BB12A small town of stone terraces and post-war and modern houses.
Briercliffe
BB10Larger terraces, semis and post-war houses on the edge of town.
Rosegrove
BB12Victorian terraced streets and post-war estates near the station.
Worsthorne
BB10A moorland-edge village of stone cottages and modern houses.
Hapton
BB12A village of terraced houses and newer homes near the M65.
Postcode districts: BB10, BB11, BB12
Tenant referencing in Burnley: questions
How much does tenant referencing cost in Burnley?
£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 Burnley?
At Burnley’s average private rent of £631 a month (ONS), a tenant renting alone would need about £18,930 a year (30 times the monthly rent). Sharers each need 30 times their own share. A guarantor would need about £22,716 a year (3 times the yearly rent) and enough disposable income to cover it.
Do landlords need a licence to let in Burnley?
Selective licensing in parts of Burnley Wood with Healey Wood and the Leyland Road area (July 2022 to July 2027), and in parts of Trinity, Daneshouse, Gannow, Queensgate and Padiham (a later designation following a 2024 consultation). A consultation on changes to the schemes closed on 18 October 2026; the existing schemes continue meanwhile. (as checked in October 2026; confirm with Burnley Borough Council before letting).
How long does a tenant reference take in Burnley?
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 can report disrepair, damp or unsafe homes to Burnley Borough Council's private sector housing team, which can inspect and take action against landlords.