Tenant referencing in North West Leicestershire
For landlords and letting agents letting in North West Leicestershire and Coalville: one link per applicant, thorough checks, and a report that explains its outcome. £14.99 per applicant.
Renting in North West Leicestershire
North West Leicestershire grew around coal mining, and Coalville, Whitwick, Ibstock and Measham still have rows of brick terraces alongside post-war council estates. Ashby-de-la-Zouch has Georgian and Victorian houses at its centre, and large new-build estates have been added around Ashby, Coalville and Castle Donington. Jobs at East Midlands Airport and the logistics parks bring demand for rented homes around Castle Donington and Kegworth.
The income a tenant needs in North West Leicestershire
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 West Leicestershire’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 | £920 | £27,600 | £33,120 |
| Shared by two | £460 each | £13,800 each | £16,560 |
| Shared by three | £307 each | £9,200 each | £11,040 |
Landlord licensing in North West Leicestershire
Selective licensing: No selective licensing scheme found.
HMOs: No additional HMO licensing scheme found; the council's private housing team licenses HMOs under the national mandatory scheme (five or more people from two or more households).
As checked in October 2026. The council’s page Schemes change: confirm with North West Leicestershire District Council before letting. Private renting at the council.
Referencing a tenant in North West Leicestershire
- 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 West Leicestershire
Coalville
LE67Brick terraces from the mining era, post-war council estates and new-build estates on the edges.
Whitwick
LE67A former mining village of terraces, semis and estates below Charnwood Forest.
Ashby-de-la-Zouch
LE65A market town with Georgian and Victorian houses in the centre and large newer estates around it.
Ibstock
LE67Terraced streets, post-war homes and new estates in a former pit village.
Measham
DE12Terraces and newer estates in a former mining village near the A42.
Castle Donington
DE74Period cottages in the village core and large new-build estates near the airport and logistics parks.
Kegworth
DE74Village houses and terraces near East Midlands Airport and the M1.
Moira and Donisthorpe
DE12Former colliery villages in the National Forest with terraces and new estates.
Thringstone
LE67Older terraces, semis and bungalows on the edge of Coalville.
Postcode districts: LE12, LE65, LE67, DE11, DE12, DE73, DE74
Tenant referencing in North West Leicestershire: questions
How much does tenant referencing cost in North West Leicestershire?
£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 West Leicestershire?
At North West Leicestershire’s average private rent of £920 a month (ONS), a tenant renting alone would need about £27,600 a year (30 times the monthly rent). Sharers each need 30 times their own share. A guarantor would need about £33,120 a year (3 times the yearly rent) and enough disposable income to cover it.
Do landlords need a licence to let in North West Leicestershire?
No selective licensing scheme found. No additional HMO licensing scheme found; the council's private housing team licenses HMOs under the national mandatory scheme (five or more people from two or more households). (as checked in October 2026; confirm with North West Leicestershire District Council before letting).
How long does a tenant reference take in North West Leicestershire?
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 can report disrepair, damp or unsafe conditions in privately rented homes to North West Leicestershire District Council's private housing team.