Tenant referencing in Erewash
For landlords and letting agents letting in Erewash and Ilkeston: one link per applicant, thorough checks, and a report that explains its outcome. £14.99 per applicant.
Renting in Erewash
Erewash is centred on two former industrial towns, Ilkeston and Long Eaton, where Victorian and Edwardian terraces make up much of the rented stock. Large post-war estates such as Kirk Hallam sit alongside newer private estates, while the villages between Derby and Nottingham are mostly owner-occupied semis and bungalows. Private renting is close to the Derbyshire average overall but higher in central Ilkeston, and the council has been working to bring unlicensed HMOs into licensing.
The income a tenant needs in Erewash
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 Erewash’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 | £831 | £24,930 | £29,916 |
| Shared by two | £416 each | £12,465 each | £14,958 |
| Shared by three | £277 each | £8,310 each | £9,972 |
Landlord licensing in Erewash
Selective licensing: None found.
HMOs: Mandatory HMO licensing applies (five or more people from two or more households); the council keeps a public register of licensed HMOs and said in February 2026 it was stepping up action to make sure all HMOs are licensed. No additional HMO licensing scheme was found.
As checked in October 2026. The council’s page Schemes change: confirm with Erewash Borough Council before letting. Private renting at the council.
Referencing a tenant in Erewash
- 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 Erewash
Ilkeston
DE7Victorian and Edwardian terraces around the town centre, with interwar and post-war council-built estates and newer estates on the edges.
Long Eaton
NG10Rows of Victorian and Edwardian terraces from the lace and furniture-making era, with interwar semis and some converted mills.
Sandiacre
NG10Terraced and semi-detached houses alongside the Erewash Canal, with some newer infill estates.
Kirk Hallam
DE7A large post-war estate of former council houses and flats south-west of Ilkeston.
Sawley
NG10Older village houses near the Trent with suburban semis and bungalows.
Borrowash and Ockbrook
DE72Villages of semi-detached and detached houses and bungalows between Derby and Long Eaton.
Draycott and Breaston
DE72Villages with brick cottages and terraces in their centres and post-war suburban housing around them.
West Hallam
DE7A largely owner-occupied village of post-war semis and detached houses.
Spondon fringe and Breadsall
DE21Small villages of older cottages and larger detached houses on the edge of Derby.
Postcode districts: DE7, NG10, DE72, DE21, NG9
Tenant referencing in Erewash: questions
How much does tenant referencing cost in Erewash?
£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 Erewash?
At Erewash’s average private rent of £831 a month (ONS), a tenant renting alone would need about £24,930 a year (30 times the monthly rent). Sharers each need 30 times their own share. A guarantor would need about £29,916 a year (3 times the yearly rent) and enough disposable income to cover it.
Do landlords need a licence to let in Erewash?
Mandatory HMO licensing applies (five or more people from two or more households); the council keeps a public register of licensed HMOs and said in February 2026 it was stepping up action to make sure all HMOs are licensed. No additional HMO licensing scheme was found. (as checked in October 2026; confirm with Erewash Borough Council before letting).
How long does a tenant reference take in Erewash?
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, damp or safety problems in a private let can contact Erewash Borough Council's private sector housing team (environmental health), after first telling their landlord.