Tenant referencing in Gloucester
For landlords and letting agents letting in Gloucester: one link per applicant, thorough checks, and a report that explains its outcome. £14.99 per applicant.
Renting in Gloucester
Gloucester is a cathedral city with a dense Victorian core, where terraced streets in Barton, Tredworth and Kingsholm hold much of the private rented stock, including houses split into flats and shared homes. The historic Docks have been regenerated with warehouse conversions and new apartments, while the outer city is made up of interwar and post-war estates and large later developments at Quedgeley and Kingsway. Private renting grew noticeably between 2011 and 2021, one of the larger rises in the South West.
The income a tenant needs in Gloucester
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 Gloucester’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 | £1,069 | £32,070 | £38,484 |
| Shared by two | £535 each | £16,035 each | £19,242 |
| Shared by three | £356 each | £10,690 each | £12,828 |
Landlord licensing in Gloucester
Selective licensing: No selective licensing scheme.
HMOs: A citywide additional HMO licensing scheme came into force on 21 September 2026 (designated 9 June 2026), covering every ward: shared homes of three or four people from two or more households, and some poorly converted flats (section 257). Larger HMOs (five or more people) need a national mandatory licence. An Article 4 direction on small HMOs in several central wards was also proposed in 2026.
As checked in October 2026. The council’s page Schemes change: confirm with Gloucester City Council before letting. Private renting at the council.
Referencing a tenant in Gloucester
- 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 Gloucester
City centre and the Docks
GL1Flats in converted Victorian warehouses at the Docks, newer apartment blocks and flats above shops.
Barton and Tredworth
GL1Dense Victorian terraces with many private lets and houses split into flats.
Kingsholm
GL1Victorian and Edwardian terraces and villas near the rugby ground.
Longlevens
GL2Interwar and post-war semi-detached houses and bungalows.
Hucclecote
GL3Interwar and post-war semis with newer estates.
Tuffley
GL4Post-war semis and terraces with some council-built housing.
Matson
GL4A large post-war council-built estate of houses and flats, under regeneration.
Quedgeley
GL2Large estates of houses built from the 1980s onwards on the city's southern edge.
Kingsway
GL2A newer development of houses and flats on a former RAF site.
Abbeydale and Abbeymead
GL4Estates of houses built from the 1970s to the 1990s.
Postcode districts: GL1, GL2, GL3, GL4
Tenant referencing in Gloucester: questions
How much does tenant referencing cost in Gloucester?
£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 Gloucester?
At Gloucester’s average private rent of £1,069 a month (ONS), a tenant renting alone would need about £32,070 a year (30 times the monthly rent). Sharers each need 30 times their own share. A guarantor would need about £38,484 a year (3 times the yearly rent) and enough disposable income to cover it.
Do landlords need a licence to let in Gloucester?
No selective licensing scheme. A citywide additional HMO licensing scheme came into force on 21 September 2026 (designated 9 June 2026), covering every ward: shared homes of three or four people from two or more households, and some poorly converted flats (section 257). Larger HMOs (five or more people) need a national mandatory licence. An Article 4 direction on small HMOs in several central wards was also proposed in 2026. (as checked in October 2026; confirm with Gloucester City Council before letting).
How long does a tenant reference take in Gloucester?
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 Gloucester City Council's private sector housing team, after first reporting the problem to their landlord.