Tenant referencing in Darlington
For landlords and letting agents letting in Darlington: one link per applicant, thorough checks, and a report that explains its outcome. £14.99 per applicant.
Renting in Darlington
Darlington is a market and railway town with a large stock of Victorian terraces close to the centre, where private renting is most concentrated; the council has reported that around half of homes in Northgate ward are privately rented. Further out are inter-war and post-war semis and council-built estates, with newer estates on the edges of the town and in villages such as Middleton St George. Rents and prices are low by national standards, and private renting has grown since 2011.
The income a tenant needs in Darlington
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 Darlington’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 | £671 | £20,130 | £24,156 |
| Shared by two | £336 each | £10,065 each | £12,078 |
| Shared by three | £224 each | £6,710 each | £8,052 |
Referencing a tenant in Darlington
- 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 Darlington
Northgate and town centre
DL1Dense Victorian terraced streets and flats over shops close to the town centre and the railway, with a high share of private lets.
Bank Top and Albert Hill
DL1Victorian railway-era terraces near the main station and older industrial land.
Cockerton
DL3A former village with Victorian terraces around its centre and inter-war and post-war semis around it.
Hummersknott and Mowden
DL3Mostly inter-war and post-war semi-detached and detached houses on the west side of the town.
Haughton le Skerne
DL1An older village core with Georgian and Victorian houses, surrounded by later estates and the Red Hall area.
Eastbourne and Firthmoor
DL1Post-war council-built estates of semis and terraces, some now privately let.
Middleton St George
DL2A large village of post-war and newer estate housing near Teesside Airport.
Hurworth
DL2A riverside village of older stone and brick cottages and larger period houses, with modern infill.
Postcode districts: DL1, DL2, DL3
Tenant referencing in Darlington: questions
How much does tenant referencing cost in Darlington?
£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 Darlington?
At Darlington’s average private rent of £671 a month (ONS), a tenant renting alone would need about £20,130 a year (30 times the monthly rent). Sharers each need 30 times their own share. A guarantor would need about £24,156 a year (3 times the yearly rent) and enough disposable income to cover it.
How long does a tenant reference take in Darlington?
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: Private tenants with disrepair, damp or safety problems can ask Darlington Borough Council's private sector housing team to inspect.