Tenant referencing in Crawley
For landlords and letting agents letting in Crawley: one link per applicant, thorough checks, and a report that explains its outcome. £14.99 per applicant.
Renting in Crawley
Crawley is a post-war new town, built in neighbourhoods each with its own shops, so most homes are 1950s to 1980s terraces, semis and low-rise flats, with a large council-owned stock. Gatwick Airport is a major employer and drives demand for private lets, including shared houses and rooms. The town centre has seen many office-to-flat conversions and new apartment blocks, and Forge Wood is the newest neighbourhood. Older Victorian homes survive mainly around Three Bridges and the old high street.
The income a tenant needs in Crawley
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 Crawley’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 | £1,488 | £44,640 | £53,568 |
| Shared by two | £744 each | £22,320 each | £26,784 |
| Shared by three | £496 each | £14,880 each | £17,856 |
Landlord licensing in Crawley
Selective licensing: No selective licensing scheme.
HMOs: No additional HMO licensing scheme: only mandatory licensing, for HMOs with five or more people from two or more households. Separately, Article 4 directions in 10 areas mean turning a house into a small HMO needs planning permission.
As checked in October 2026. The council’s page Schemes change: confirm with Crawley Borough Council before letting. Private renting at the council.
Referencing a tenant in Crawley
- 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 Crawley
Three Bridges
RH10Victorian and Edwardian houses near the station, with post-war neighbourhood housing and newer flats.
West Green
RH11One of the first new town neighbourhoods, with 1950s terraces and flats near the centre.
Tilgate
RH101950s and 1960s new town terraces, semis and flats next to Tilgate Park.
Broadfield
RH111970s and 1980s estates of terraces and flats.
Bewbush
RH111970s and 1980s estates of terraced houses and flats.
Pound Hill
RH10Mainly 1960s to 1980s semis and detached houses in a mainly owner-occupied area.
Langley Green
RH111950s new town houses and flats close to Gatwick Airport.
Forge Wood
RH10A new neighbourhood of modern houses and apartments built since the 2010s.
Postcode districts: RH10, RH11, RH6
Tenant referencing in Crawley: questions
How much does tenant referencing cost in Crawley?
£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 Crawley?
At Crawley’s average private rent of £1,488 a month (ONS), a tenant renting alone would need about £44,640 a year (30 times the monthly rent). Sharers each need 30 times their own share. A guarantor would need about £53,568 a year (3 times the yearly rent) and enough disposable income to cover it.
Do landlords need a licence to let in Crawley?
No selective licensing scheme. No additional HMO licensing scheme: only mandatory licensing, for HMOs with five or more people from two or more households. Separately, Article 4 directions in 10 areas mean turning a house into a small HMO needs planning permission. (as checked in October 2026; confirm with Crawley Borough Council before letting).
How long does a tenant reference take in Crawley?
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 with disrepair or unsafe conditions in a private rented home can contact Crawley Borough Council's private sector housing team.