Tenant referencing in Rotherham
For landlords and letting agents letting in Rotherham: one link per applicant, thorough checks, and a report that explains its outcome. £14.99 per applicant.
Renting in Rotherham
Rotherham grew on coal and steel, so much of its housing is Victorian terraces near the town centre and in former mining towns such as Wath, Maltby, Dinnington and Thurcroft, alongside large post-war council-built estates. Private renting is concentrated in terraced areas such as Eastwood, Masbrough and parts of the former pit villages, several of which are under selective licensing. Wickersley, Bramley and Brinsworth are more suburban, and prices are low by national standards.
The income a tenant needs in Rotherham
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 Rotherham’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 | £686 | £20,580 | £24,696 |
| Shared by two | £343 each | £10,290 each | £12,348 |
| Shared by three | £229 each | £6,860 each | £8,232 |
Landlord licensing in Rotherham
Selective licensing: Selective licensing in six areas designated on 14 November 2025 for the 2026 to 2031 scheme: Town Centre/Eastwood/East Dene/Clifton/Boston Castle, Masbrough/Kimberworth, Thurcroft, Dinnington, Brinsworth and Parkgate; it renews and extends the 2020–2025 scheme. The council's page lists the streets.
HMOs: No additional HMO licensing scheme found; national mandatory HMO licensing (five or more people from two or more households) applies.
Fee: £995 per property proposed for the 2026–2031 selective licence at consultation, with discounts for landlords who earned a management rebate under the previous scheme
As checked in October 2026. The council’s page Schemes change: confirm with Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council before letting. Private renting at the council.
Referencing a tenant in Rotherham
- 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 Rotherham
Rotherham town centre
S60, S65Flats over shops, converted buildings and newer apartments.
Eastwood and East Dene
S65Victorian terraces with many private lets in the Eastwood licensing area, and post-war estates at East Dene.
Masbrough and Kimberworth
S61Terraced streets and post-war estates on the west bank of the Don.
Clifton and Boston Castle
S60, S65Victorian and Edwardian terraces and larger houses near Clifton Park.
Parkgate and Rawmarsh
S62Terraces, post-war estates and newer homes north of the town.
Wath-upon-Dearne
S63Former mining-town terraces, semis and newer estates.
Maltby
S66Colliery-era terraces and post-war estates in the east.
Dinnington
S25Former pit-village terraces and estates in the south-east.
Wickersley and Bramley
S66Suburban semis, bungalows and detached houses.
Brinsworth and Treeton
S60Inter-war and post-war semis and newer estates near the M1.
Postcode districts: S60, S61, S62, S63, S65, S66, S25, S26
Tenant referencing in Rotherham: questions
How much does tenant referencing cost in Rotherham?
£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 Rotherham?
At Rotherham’s average private rent of £686 a month (ONS), a tenant renting alone would need about £20,580 a year (30 times the monthly rent). Sharers each need 30 times their own share. A guarantor would need about £24,696 a year (3 times the yearly rent) and enough disposable income to cover it.
Do landlords need a licence to let in Rotherham?
Selective licensing in six areas designated on 14 November 2025 for the 2026 to 2031 scheme: Town Centre/Eastwood/East Dene/Clifton/Boston Castle, Masbrough/Kimberworth, Thurcroft, Dinnington, Brinsworth and Parkgate; it renews and extends the 2020–2025 scheme. The council's page lists the streets. No additional HMO licensing scheme found; national mandatory HMO licensing (five or more people from two or more households) applies. (as checked in October 2026; confirm with Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council before letting).
How long does a tenant reference take in Rotherham?
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 Rotherham Council's housing standards team.