Tenant referencing in North Northamptonshire
For landlords and letting agents letting in North Northamptonshire and Kettering: one link per applicant, thorough checks, and a report that explains its outcome. £14.99 per applicant.
Renting in North Northamptonshire
North Northamptonshire brings together Kettering, Corby, Wellingborough, Rushden and the towns and villages of the Nene valley. Private lets are often Victorian terraces built for the shoe industry in Kettering, Wellingborough and Rushden, new-town houses in Corby and new-build homes on the large urban extensions. The villages and Oundle have limestone and ironstone cottages, many listed.
The income a tenant needs in North Northamptonshire
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 Northamptonshire’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 | £992 | £29,760 | £35,712 |
| Shared by two | £496 each | £14,880 each | £17,856 |
| Shared by three | £331 each | £9,920 each | £11,904 |
Landlord licensing in North Northamptonshire
Selective licensing: No selective licensing scheme is listed on the council's site.
HMOs: No additional HMO licensing scheme is listed: HMOs with five or more occupants from more than one household need the national mandatory licence, whatever the number of floors.
As checked in October 2026. The council’s page Schemes change: confirm with North Northamptonshire Council before letting. Private renting at the council.
Referencing a tenant in North Northamptonshire
- 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 Northamptonshire
Kettering
NN15, NN16Victorian terraces from the boot and shoe era near the centre, with post-war and large new-build estates such as Hanwood Park.
Corby
NN17, NN18New-town estates of the 1950s to 1970s built for the steelworks, with large new-build areas such as Priors Hall.
Wellingborough
NN8Victorian terraces near the town centre, post-war estates and new-build homes at Stanton Cross.
Rushden
NN10Victorian and Edwardian terraces from the shoe industry and later estates.
Raunds and Irthlingborough
NN9Small towns of stone and brick terraces, with post-war and modern estates.
Desborough and Rothwell
NN14Ironstone and brick terraces in the old centres and new estates on the edges.
Oundle
PE8A limestone market town of Georgian and older houses, many listed.
Thrapston
NN14A Nene valley town of stone cottages and newer estates.
Postcode districts: NN8, NN9, NN10, NN14, NN15, NN16, NN17, NN18, PE8
Tenant referencing in North Northamptonshire: questions
How much does tenant referencing cost in North Northamptonshire?
£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 Northamptonshire?
At North Northamptonshire’s average private rent of £992 a month (ONS), a tenant renting alone would need about £29,760 a year (30 times the monthly rent). Sharers each need 30 times their own share. A guarantor would need about £35,712 a year (3 times the yearly rent) and enough disposable income to cover it.
Do landlords need a licence to let in North Northamptonshire?
No selective licensing scheme is listed on the council's site. No additional HMO licensing scheme is listed: HMOs with five or more occupants from more than one household need the national mandatory licence, whatever the number of floors. (as checked in October 2026; confirm with North Northamptonshire Council before letting).
How long does a tenant reference take in North Northamptonshire?
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 Northamptonshire Council's private sector housing team, which licenses HMOs and can inspect homes.