Tenant referencing in Hinckley and Bosworth
For landlords and letting agents letting in Hinckley and Bosworth and Hinckley: one link per applicant, thorough checks, and a report that explains its outcome. £14.99 per applicant.
Renting in Hinckley and Bosworth
Hinckley and Bosworth is a mostly rural borough in south-west Leicestershire, centred on Hinckley, a former hosiery and boot-making town, with Burbage, Earl Shilton and Barwell close by and villages such as Market Bosworth, Groby and Markfield to the north. The towns have Victorian terraces near their centres and large interwar, post-war and modern estates, while the villages are mostly owner-occupied semis, detached houses and bungalows. Private renting is below the regional average and is concentrated in Hinckley's terraced streets.
The income a tenant needs in Hinckley and Bosworth
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 Hinckley and Bosworth’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 | £934 | £28,020 | £33,624 |
| Shared by two | £467 each | £14,010 each | £16,812 |
| Shared by three | £311 each | £9,340 each | £11,208 |
Landlord licensing in Hinckley and Bosworth
Selective licensing: No selective licensing scheme.
HMOs: No additional HMO licensing scheme: only national mandatory licensing applies, for HMOs with five or more people from two or more households. An Article 4 direction for part of Hinckley, which would need planning permission for new HMOs, was consulted on in 2026.
Fee: Around £800 for a new five-year licence for a small HMO and £1,000 for a large one, plus £75 for a paper application
As checked in October 2026. The council’s page Schemes change: confirm with Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council before letting. Private renting at the council.
Referencing a tenant in Hinckley and Bosworth
- 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 Hinckley and Bosworth
Hinckley
LE10Victorian hosiery-era terraces near the centre, interwar semis and large modern estates on the edges.
Burbage
LE10A large village of older cottages, post-war semis and detached houses and newer estates.
Earl Shilton
LE9A former boot and shoe town of Victorian terraces, post-war estates and new housing.
Barwell
LE9Victorian terraces and post-war houses, with a large new development to the west.
Market Bosworth
CV13A small market town of Georgian and older brick houses around the square.
Groby and Ratby
LE6Villages on Leicester's edge with older cottages and many post-war and modern estates.
Markfield
LE67A former quarrying village of stone and brick cottages and newer estates.
Desford and Newbold Verdon
LE9Villages of older terraces, post-war semis and bungalows and modern houses.
Postcode districts: LE10, LE9, LE6, LE67, CV13
Tenant referencing in Hinckley and Bosworth: questions
How much does tenant referencing cost in Hinckley and Bosworth?
£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 Hinckley and Bosworth?
At Hinckley and Bosworth’s average private rent of £934 a month (ONS), a tenant renting alone would need about £28,020 a year (30 times the monthly rent). Sharers each need 30 times their own share. A guarantor would need about £33,624 a year (3 times the yearly rent) and enough disposable income to cover it.
Do landlords need a licence to let in Hinckley and Bosworth?
No selective licensing scheme. No additional HMO licensing scheme: only national mandatory licensing applies, for HMOs with five or more people from two or more households. An Article 4 direction for part of Hinckley, which would need planning permission for new HMOs, was consulted on in 2026. (as checked in October 2026; confirm with Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council before letting).
How long does a tenant reference take in Hinckley and Bosworth?
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 Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council's private sector housing team, after first reporting the problem to their landlord.