Tenant referencing in North Lincolnshire
For landlords and letting agents letting in North Lincolnshire and Scunthorpe: one link per applicant, thorough checks, and a report that explains its outcome. £14.99 per applicant.
Renting in North Lincolnshire
North Lincolnshire centres on the steel town of Scunthorpe, with the market towns of Brigg, Barton-upon-Humber and Epworth and many rural villages. Much of the private rented stock is early 20th-century terraces in Scunthorpe's Crosby and town centre areas, where selective licensing now applies. The Isle of Axholme and Humber bank villages are low-lying farmland with cottages and bungalows.
The income a tenant needs in North Lincolnshire
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 Lincolnshire’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 | £654 | £19,620 | £23,544 |
| Shared by two | £327 each | £9,810 each | £11,772 |
| Shared by three | £218 each | £6,540 each | £7,848 |
Landlord licensing in North Lincolnshire
Selective licensing: Selective licensing covers privately rented homes in parts of Scunthorpe's Crosby and Park and Town wards, designated on 3 October 2024 and running to March 2030; it went ahead after the High Court dismissed a landlords' legal challenge, with applications open from 6 October 2025 and a registration deadline of 6 January 2026.
HMOs: No additional HMO licensing scheme: HMOs with five or more people from two or more households need the national mandatory licence.
Fee: Around £955 for a five-year selective licence (council's estimate before the scheme started)
As checked in October 2026. The council’s page Schemes change: confirm with North Lincolnshire Council before letting. Private renting at the council.
Referencing a tenant in North Lincolnshire
- 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 Lincolnshire
Crosby
DN15Streets of early 1900s terraced houses near Scunthorpe town centre, many privately rented and under selective licensing.
Scunthorpe town centre and Park
DN15, DN16Terraces, flats over shops and older houses, partly under selective licensing.
Ashby and Bottesford
DN16, DN17Inter-war and post-war semis, bungalows and council-built estates on Scunthorpe's south side.
Frodingham and Westcliff
DN15, DN17Post-war estates and older terraces near the steelworks.
Barton-upon-Humber
DN18A historic town of Georgian and Victorian houses and terraces, with newer estates near the Humber Bridge.
Brigg
DN20A market town of Georgian and Victorian buildings, post-war houses and new-build estates.
Epworth and the Isle of Axholme
DN9Villages of older brick cottages, bungalows and farmhouses on low-lying land.
Barrow and Goxhill
DN19Humber bank villages of cottages, bungalows and modern family houses.
Postcode districts: DN15, DN16, DN17, DN18, DN19, DN20, DN9
Tenant referencing in North Lincolnshire: questions
How much does tenant referencing cost in North Lincolnshire?
£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 Lincolnshire?
At North Lincolnshire’s average private rent of £654 a month (ONS), a tenant renting alone would need about £19,620 a year (30 times the monthly rent). Sharers each need 30 times their own share. A guarantor would need about £23,544 a year (3 times the yearly rent) and enough disposable income to cover it.
Do landlords need a licence to let in North Lincolnshire?
Selective licensing covers privately rented homes in parts of Scunthorpe's Crosby and Park and Town wards, designated on 3 October 2024 and running to March 2030; it went ahead after the High Court dismissed a landlords' legal challenge, with applications open from 6 October 2025 and a registration deadline of 6 January 2026. No additional HMO licensing scheme: HMOs with five or more people from two or more households need the national mandatory licence. (as checked in October 2026; confirm with North Lincolnshire Council before letting).
How long does a tenant reference take in North Lincolnshire?
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 Lincolnshire Council's private sector housing team, which runs the selective licensing scheme and can inspect homes.