Tenant referencing in South Derbyshire
For landlords and letting agents letting in South Derbyshire and Swadlincote: one link per applicant, thorough checks, and a report that explains its outcome. £14.99 per applicant.
Renting in South Derbyshire
South Derbyshire is one of the fastest-growing districts in the East Midlands, with large new-build estates around Swadlincote, Hilton and the southern edge of Derby. Older homes include Victorian terraces in Swadlincote and Woodville from the area's clay, pottery and coal industries, and Georgian brick houses in Melbourne and Repton. Most households own their home and private renting is below average. The National Forest covers much of the south of the district.
The income a tenant needs in South Derbyshire
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 South Derbyshire’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 | £879 | £26,370 | £31,644 |
| Shared by two | £440 each | £13,185 each | £15,822 |
| Shared by three | £293 each | £8,790 each | £10,548 |
Landlord licensing in South Derbyshire
Selective licensing: No selective licensing scheme.
HMOs: No additional HMO licensing scheme: HMOs with five or more occupiers forming two or more households need a mandatory licence, which runs for up to five years.
As checked in October 2026. The council’s page Schemes change: confirm with South Derbyshire District Council before letting. Private renting at the council.
Referencing a tenant in South Derbyshire
- 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 South Derbyshire
Swadlincote
DE11The district's main town, with Victorian terraces from its pottery and mining past and large post-war and new-build estates.
Woodville
DE11Victorian and inter-war terraces and semis, with new estates on former clay and coal land.
Melbourne
DE73A small Georgian market town of brick cottages and townhouses, much of it a conservation area.
Hilton
DE65A large village grown with modern estates on a former army depot site.
Etwall
DE65A village of period cottages and post-war houses near the Toyota plant.
Repton
DE65A historic village of period houses and cottages around the school.
Aston-on-Trent
DE72A village of older cottages and post-war houses near the Trent and the airport.
Overseal and Linton
DE12Former mining villages with terraces, semis and newer infill.
Stenson Fields
DE24Modern estates on the southern edge of Derby.
Postcode districts: DE11, DE12, DE24, DE65, DE72, DE73
Tenant referencing in South Derbyshire: questions
How much does tenant referencing cost in South Derbyshire?
£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 South Derbyshire?
At South Derbyshire’s average private rent of £879 a month (ONS), a tenant renting alone would need about £26,370 a year (30 times the monthly rent). Sharers each need 30 times their own share. A guarantor would need about £31,644 a year (3 times the yearly rent) and enough disposable income to cover it.
Do landlords need a licence to let in South Derbyshire?
No selective licensing scheme. No additional HMO licensing scheme: HMOs with five or more occupiers forming two or more households need a mandatory licence, which runs for up to five years. (as checked in October 2026; confirm with South Derbyshire District Council before letting).
How long does a tenant reference take in South Derbyshire?
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, damp or safety problems can contact South Derbyshire District Council's Environmental Health team, which can inspect privately rented homes and take action against landlords.