Tenant referencing in South Gloucestershire
For landlords and letting agents letting in South Gloucestershire and Yate: one link per applicant, thorough checks, and a report that explains its outcome. £14.99 per applicant.
Renting in South Gloucestershire
South Gloucestershire wraps around the north and east of Bristol, with large suburbs such as Kingswood, Filton and Bradley Stoke, and market towns and villages further out. Much of the housing was built after the war, including the new towns of Yate and Bradley Stoke and recent estates at Emersons Green, Charlton Hayes and Brabazon. Private renting is below average, but shared houses for students and staff are common around UWE's Frenchay campus, Filton and Stoke Gifford. Older stone cottages are found in the Cotswold edge villages.
The income a tenant needs in South Gloucestershire
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 Gloucestershire’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 | £1,474 | £44,220 | £53,064 |
| Shared by two | £737 each | £22,110 each | £26,532 |
| Shared by three | £491 each | £14,740 each | £17,688 |
Landlord licensing in South Gloucestershire
Selective licensing: No selective licensing scheme.
HMOs: No additional HMO licensing scheme: HMOs with five or more people from two or more households need a mandatory licence. Separately, the council has consulted on planning controls (an Article 4 Direction) on new HMO conversions in Filton and Stoke Park and Cheswick wards.
As checked in October 2026. The council’s page Schemes change: confirm with South Gloucestershire Council before letting. Private renting at the council.
Referencing a tenant in South Gloucestershire
- 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 Gloucestershire
Filton
BS34Inter-war and post-war semis and terraces near the aerospace works, with new homes on the former airfield at Brabazon.
Stoke Gifford and Stoke Park
BS34, BS16Modern estates and apartment blocks near Parkway station and UWE's Frenchay campus, with many student lets.
Bradley Stoke
BS32A new town built from the 1980s of modern houses, townhouses and flats.
Kingswood
BS15Victorian and Edwardian terraces and inter-war semis on the eastern edge of Bristol.
Downend and Staple Hill
BS16Victorian terraces, inter-war semis and post-war houses.
Yate
BS37A post-war new town of 1960s and 70s estates, with new-build homes on its edges.
Chipping Sodbury
BS37A market town of stone cottages and period houses next to Yate.
Thornbury
BS35A market town with period houses in the centre and post-war and new-build estates around it.
Emersons Green
BS16Modern estates of houses and flats built from the 1990s onwards.
Longwell Green and Hanham
BS30, BS15Inter-war and post-war semis and bungalows near the Avon valley.
Postcode districts: BS15, BS16, BS30, BS32, BS34, BS35, BS36, BS37, GL12
Tenant referencing in South Gloucestershire: questions
How much does tenant referencing cost in South Gloucestershire?
£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 Gloucestershire?
At South Gloucestershire’s average private rent of £1,474 a month (ONS), a tenant renting alone would need about £44,220 a year (30 times the monthly rent). Sharers each need 30 times their own share. A guarantor would need about £53,064 a year (3 times the yearly rent) and enough disposable income to cover it.
Do landlords need a licence to let in South Gloucestershire?
No selective licensing scheme. No additional HMO licensing scheme: HMOs with five or more people from two or more households need a mandatory licence. Separately, the council has consulted on planning controls (an Article 4 Direction) on new HMO conversions in Filton and Stoke Park and Cheswick wards. (as checked in October 2026; confirm with South Gloucestershire Council before letting).
How long does a tenant reference take in South Gloucestershire?
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 Gloucestershire Council's Private Sector Housing team, which inspects privately rented homes and enforces HMO licensing.