Tenant referencing in Kingston upon Hull
For landlords and letting agents letting in Kingston upon Hull and Hull: one link per applicant, thorough checks, and a report that explains its outcome. £14.99 per applicant.
Renting in Kingston upon Hull
Hull is a port city on the Humber with some of the lowest rents and house prices in England and a large share of renting: nearly a quarter of households rent privately and more than a quarter rent from the council or housing associations. Victorian and Edwardian terraces, many in narrow side streets off the main roads, hold much of the private rented stock, along with the Avenues' large houses split into flats and student lets near the university. Big post-war estates such as Bransholme and Orchard Park ring the city, and the Old Town and marina have converted warehouses and new flats. Much of the city is low-lying.
The income a tenant needs in Kingston upon Hull
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 Kingston upon Hull’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 | £694 | £20,820 | £24,984 |
| Shared by two | £347 each | £10,410 each | £12,492 |
| Shared by three | £231 each | £6,940 each | £8,328 |
Landlord licensing in Kingston upon Hull
Selective licensing: No selective licensing scheme could be confirmed on the council's pages.
HMOs: No additional HMO licensing scheme could be confirmed: the council's pages describe national mandatory licensing, for HMOs with five or more people from two or more households sharing a kitchen or bathroom. The council also runs a voluntary Hull Accredited Landlord Scheme.
Fee: Paid in two stages, starting with a non-refundable £225 on application for an HMO licence
As checked in October 2026. The council’s page Schemes change: confirm with Hull City Council before letting. Private renting at the council.
Referencing a tenant in Kingston upon Hull
- 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 Kingston upon Hull
City centre, Old Town and the Marina
HU1, HU2Converted warehouses and Georgian buildings in the Old Town, newer apartment blocks and student flats.
The Avenues and Pearson Park
HU5Large Victorian and Edwardian houses on tree-lined avenues, many split into flats.
Newland and Cottingham Road
HU5, HU6Victorian and interwar terraces near the University of Hull, many let to students as shared houses.
Hessle Road and Anlaby Road
HU3Dense Victorian and Edwardian terraces off long streets, with post-war infill.
Holderness Road and East Hull
HU8, HU9Victorian and interwar terraces and semis, many privately let.
Victoria Dock
HU9A waterside development of modern houses and flats on a former dock.
Orchard Park
HU6A large post-war council-built estate, partly rebuilt in recent regeneration.
Bransholme and Kingswood
HU7A huge 1960s and 1970s estate at Bransholme and newer private estates at Kingswood.
Sutton-on-Hull
HU7An old village core with interwar and post-war semis around it.
Postcode districts: HU1, HU2, HU3, HU4, HU5, HU6, HU7, HU8, HU9
Tenant referencing in Kingston upon Hull: questions
How much does tenant referencing cost in Kingston upon Hull?
£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 Kingston upon Hull?
At Kingston upon Hull’s average private rent of £694 a month (ONS), a tenant renting alone would need about £20,820 a year (30 times the monthly rent). Sharers each need 30 times their own share. A guarantor would need about £24,984 a year (3 times the yearly rent) and enough disposable income to cover it.
Do landlords need a licence to let in Kingston upon Hull?
No selective licensing scheme could be confirmed on the council's pages. No additional HMO licensing scheme could be confirmed: the council's pages describe national mandatory licensing, for HMOs with five or more people from two or more households sharing a kitchen or bathroom. The council also runs a voluntary Hull Accredited Landlord Scheme. (as checked in October 2026; confirm with Hull City Council before letting).
How long does a tenant reference take in Kingston upon Hull?
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 Hull City Council's private housing environmental health team, after first reporting the problem to their landlord.