Tenant referencing in Oadby and Wigston
For landlords and letting agents letting in Oadby and Wigston and Oadby: one link per applicant, thorough checks, and a report that explains its outcome. £14.99 per applicant.
Renting in Oadby and Wigston
Oadby and Wigston is a small, largely suburban borough on the south-east edge of Leicester. Oadby is mostly owner-occupied semis and detached houses, with students living near the University of Leicester's halls. Wigston and especially South Wigston have older Victorian and Edwardian terraces, where most private renting is found and where the selective licensing scheme applies. Private renting grew sharply between 2011 and 2021.
The income a tenant needs in Oadby and Wigston
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 Oadby and Wigston’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 | £1,026 | £30,780 | £36,936 |
| Shared by two | £513 each | £15,390 each | £18,468 |
| Shared by three | £342 each | £10,260 each | £12,312 |
Landlord licensing in Oadby and Wigston
Selective licensing: Selective licensing covers privately rented houses in part of Wigston and South Wigston, a further scheme approved on 6 February 2025, running for five years from 10 November 2025; the council's page shows which streets are included.
HMOs: No additional HMO licensing: only national mandatory HMO licensing (five or more people from two or more households) applies. There are no Article 4 directions for HMOs in the borough.
As checked in October 2026. The council’s page Schemes change: confirm with Oadby and Wigston Borough Council before letting. Private renting at the council.
Referencing a tenant in Oadby and Wigston
- 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 Oadby and Wigston
Oadby
LE2Inter-war and post-war semis and detached houses, with student lets near the University of Leicester's Oadby student village.
Wigston
LE18Older terraces near the centre, with inter-war and post-war semis and estates.
South Wigston
LE18Victorian and Edwardian terraced streets, many privately rented, in the selective licensing area.
Wigston Fields
LE18Inter-war and post-war semis and bungalows.
Wigston Magna
LE18The old village centre with period cottages and newer infill.
Kilby Bridge and Newton Lane
LE18Newer estates on the south-western edge of Wigston.
Postcode districts: LE2, LE18
Tenant referencing in Oadby and Wigston: questions
How much does tenant referencing cost in Oadby and Wigston?
£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 Oadby and Wigston?
At Oadby and Wigston’s average private rent of £1,026 a month (ONS), a tenant renting alone would need about £30,780 a year (30 times the monthly rent). Sharers each need 30 times their own share. A guarantor would need about £36,936 a year (3 times the yearly rent) and enough disposable income to cover it.
Do landlords need a licence to let in Oadby and Wigston?
Selective licensing covers privately rented houses in part of Wigston and South Wigston, a further scheme approved on 6 February 2025, running for five years from 10 November 2025; the council's page shows which streets are included. No additional HMO licensing: only national mandatory HMO licensing (five or more people from two or more households) applies. There are no Article 4 directions for HMOs in the borough. (as checked in October 2026; confirm with Oadby and Wigston Borough Council before letting).
How long does a tenant reference take in Oadby and Wigston?
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 Oadby and Wigston Borough Council's private sector housing team.