Tenant referencing in East Cambridgeshire
For landlords and letting agents letting in East Cambridgeshire and Ely: one link per applicant, thorough checks, and a report that explains its outcome. £14.99 per applicant.
Renting in East Cambridgeshire
East Cambridgeshire is a rural district around the city of Ely, with fen towns and villages that have grown with new estates for people working in and around Cambridge. Older homes include brick terraces and cottages, some timber-framed or thatched, while large new-build estates in Ely, Soham and Littleport make up a growing share of rented homes. The south of the district near Newmarket has homes linked to the horse-racing industry, and many fen villages are off the gas grid.
The income a tenant needs in East Cambridgeshire
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 East Cambridgeshire’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 | £1,029 | £30,870 | £37,044 |
| Shared by two | £515 each | £15,435 each | £18,522 |
| Shared by three | £343 each | £10,290 each | £12,348 |
Landlord licensing in East Cambridgeshire
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 sharing basic amenities.
As checked in October 2026. The council’s page Schemes change: confirm with East Cambridgeshire District Council before letting. Private renting at the council.
Referencing a tenant in East Cambridgeshire
- 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 East Cambridgeshire
Ely
CB6, CB7A cathedral city of period houses and terraces in the centre, with large modern estates to the north and east.
Soham
CB7A market town of older brick houses and many newer estates, with a reopened railway station.
Littleport
CB6A fen town of Victorian terraces and growing new-build estates.
Burwell
CB25A large village of older cottages and post-war and newer estates.
Sutton
CB6A fen-edge village of older houses with modern estates.
Haddenham
CB6A hilltop village with period houses and later estates.
Bottisham
CB25A village near Cambridge with older cottages and inter-war and post-war homes.
Cheveley and Kirtling
CB8Villages near Newmarket with cottages and homes linked to the horse-racing industry.
Postcode districts: CB6, CB7, CB8, CB25
Tenant referencing in East Cambridgeshire: questions
How much does tenant referencing cost in East Cambridgeshire?
£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 East Cambridgeshire?
At East Cambridgeshire’s average private rent of £1,029 a month (ONS), a tenant renting alone would need about £30,870 a year (30 times the monthly rent). Sharers each need 30 times their own share. A guarantor would need about £37,044 a year (3 times the yearly rent) and enough disposable income to cover it.
Do landlords need a licence to let in East Cambridgeshire?
No selective licensing scheme. No additional HMO licensing scheme: only mandatory licensing, for HMOs with five or more people from two or more households sharing basic amenities. (as checked in October 2026; confirm with East Cambridgeshire District Council before letting).
How long does a tenant reference take in East Cambridgeshire?
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 or unsafe conditions can contact East Cambridgeshire District Council's environmental health team.