Tenant referencing in North East Derbyshire
For landlords and letting agents letting in North East Derbyshire and Dronfield: one link per applicant, thorough checks, and a report that explains its outcome. £14.99 per applicant.
Renting in North East Derbyshire
North East Derbyshire wraps around Chesterfield, from Dronfield and Eckington near Sheffield to Clay Cross and the former mining villages in the south and east. Most households own their homes and only about one in ten rent privately, mostly in colliery-era terraces and post-war houses. The west of the district rises towards the Peak District, with stone cottages and farms.
The income a tenant needs in North East Derbyshire
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 North East Derbyshire’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 | £787 | £23,610 | £28,332 |
| Shared by two | £394 each | £11,805 each | £14,166 |
| Shared by three | £262 each | £7,870 each | £9,444 |
Landlord licensing in North East Derbyshire
Selective licensing: No selective licensing scheme.
HMOs: No additional HMO licensing scheme: only the national mandatory licence for HMOs with five or more occupiers living as two or more households.
As checked in October 2026. The council’s page Schemes change: confirm with North East Derbyshire District Council before letting. Private renting at the council.
Referencing a tenant in North East Derbyshire
- 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 North East Derbyshire
Dronfield
S18Stone cottages in the old town and large 1960s and 1970s estates of semis and detached houses.
Clay Cross
S45Former mining-town terraces, post-war estates and new-build homes on old industrial land.
Eckington and Killamarsh
S21Former colliery villages of terraces and semis, with newer estates near Sheffield.
Wingerworth
S42A large village of post-war and modern estates south of Chesterfield.
North Wingfield and Grassmoor
S42Colliery-era terraces and post-war council-built houses.
Holmewood and Pilsley
S42, S45Former pit villages of terraced and semi-detached houses.
Ashover
S45A Peak fringe village of gritstone cottages, farmhouses and larger detached houses.
Shirland and Stonebroom
DE55Village terraces and post-war houses on the district's southern edge.
Postcode districts: S18, S42, S45, S21, S43, S44, DE55
Tenant referencing in North East Derbyshire: questions
How much does tenant referencing cost in North East Derbyshire?
£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 North East Derbyshire?
At North East Derbyshire’s average private rent of £787 a month (ONS), a tenant renting alone would need about £23,610 a year (30 times the monthly rent). Sharers each need 30 times their own share. A guarantor would need about £28,332 a year (3 times the yearly rent) and enough disposable income to cover it.
Do landlords need a licence to let in North East Derbyshire?
No selective licensing scheme. No additional HMO licensing scheme: only the national mandatory licence for HMOs with five or more occupiers living as two or more households. (as checked in October 2026; confirm with North East Derbyshire District Council before letting).
How long does a tenant reference take in North East Derbyshire?
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 or safety concerns can contact North East Derbyshire District Council's private sector housing team, which enforces housing standards in privately rented homes.