Tenant referencing in Pendle
For landlords and letting agents letting in Pendle and Nelson: one link per applicant, thorough checks, and a report that explains its outcome. £14.99 per applicant.
Renting in Pendle
Pendle's towns grew on cotton weaving, so Nelson, Colne, Brierfield and Barnoldswick are filled with rows of Victorian stone and brick terraces, many of them privately rented and some long-term empty. House prices are among the lowest in Lancashire. The council has used selective licensing in the past in parts of Nelson, Brierfield and Colne. Around Pendle Hill and towards the Dales the villages have stone cottages and farmhouses, often off the gas grid.
The income a tenant needs in Pendle
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 Pendle’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 | £634 | £19,020 | £22,824 |
| Shared by two | £317 each | £9,510 each | £11,412 |
| Shared by three | £211 each | £6,340 each | £7,608 |
Referencing a tenant in Pendle
- 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 Pendle
Nelson
BB9Dense streets of stone and brick terraces built for the mills, with post-war estates on the edges.
Colne
BB8Stone terraces climbing the hillside, with Victorian villas and newer estates.
Brierfield
BB9Stone terraces around the former mill, now being regenerated.
Barnoldswick
BB18Stone terraces and semis in a former mill town near the Yorkshire border.
Earby
BB18Stone terraces and cottages in a small town on the edge of the Dales.
Barrowford
BB9Stone cottages, terraces and larger houses along Pendle Water.
Trawden
BB8Stone weavers' cottages and farmhouses in a moorland village.
Fence and Higham
BB12Stone cottages and larger detached homes below Pendle Hill.
Postcode districts: BB8, BB9, BB12, BB18
Tenant referencing in Pendle: questions
How much does tenant referencing cost in Pendle?
£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 Pendle?
At Pendle’s average private rent of £634 a month (ONS), a tenant renting alone would need about £19,020 a year (30 times the monthly rent). Sharers each need 30 times their own share. A guarantor would need about £22,824 a year (3 times the yearly rent) and enough disposable income to cover it.
How long does a tenant reference take in Pendle?
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 Pendle Borough Council's housing standards team.