Tenant referencing in South Tyneside
For landlords and letting agents letting in South Tyneside and South Shields: one link per applicant, thorough checks, and a report that explains its outcome. £14.99 per applicant.
Renting in South Tyneside
South Tyneside covers South Shields, Jarrow, Hebburn and the Boldons on the south bank of the Tyne. Much of the housing is Victorian terraces and Tyneside flats (pairs of upper and lower flats in what looks like a terraced house), with big inter-war and post-war council estates. Social renting is very high, at almost three in ten households, and private renting is the lowest in the North East, concentrated in the older streets of South Shields. Prices are among the lowest in England.
The income a tenant needs in South Tyneside
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 Tyneside’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 | £737 | £22,110 | £26,532 |
| Shared by two | £369 each | £11,055 each | £13,266 |
| Shared by three | £246 each | £7,370 each | £8,844 |
Landlord licensing in South Tyneside
Selective licensing: A selective licensing scheme for the Beach Road and Long Streets areas of South Shields (parts of Beacon and Bents, Simonside and Rekendyke, and Westoe wards) was approved in November 2020, but the council's page says it was paused; no confirmed start date was found. Check with the council before letting there.
HMOs: No additional HMO licensing scheme: the council says there are currently no additional licensing schemes. HMOs with five or more people from two or more households need a mandatory licence.
As checked in October 2026. The council’s page Schemes change: confirm with South Tyneside Council before letting. Private renting at the council.
Referencing a tenant in South Tyneside
- 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 Tyneside
South Shields town centre and Beach Road
NE33Victorian terraces and Tyneside flats, many privately let, near the seafront and town centre.
Westoe
NE33Large Victorian villas in a conservation area, with Edwardian terraces nearby.
Harton and Cleadon Park
NE34Inter-war and post-war council-built estates and semis.
Simonside and Rekendyke
NE34, NE33Terraced streets and post-war estates west of the town centre.
Jarrow
NE32Victorian terraces and Tyneside flats, post-war council estates and riverside housing.
Hebburn
NE31Terraces and post-war council-built houses, with new-build estates on former industrial land.
Boldon Colliery and East Boldon
NE35, NE36Former mining village terraces and inter-war and post-war semis, with larger houses in East Boldon.
Whitburn
SR6A coastal village of older cottages, inter-war semis and bungalows.
Cleadon
SR6A village of period houses and post-war detached and semi-detached homes.
Postcode districts: NE31, NE32, NE33, NE34, NE35, NE36, SR6
Tenant referencing in South Tyneside: questions
How much does tenant referencing cost in South Tyneside?
£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 Tyneside?
At South Tyneside’s average private rent of £737 a month (ONS), a tenant renting alone would need about £22,110 a year (30 times the monthly rent). Sharers each need 30 times their own share. A guarantor would need about £26,532 a year (3 times the yearly rent) and enough disposable income to cover it.
Do landlords need a licence to let in South Tyneside?
A selective licensing scheme for the Beach Road and Long Streets areas of South Shields (parts of Beacon and Bents, Simonside and Rekendyke, and Westoe wards) was approved in November 2020, but the council's page says it was paused; no confirmed start date was found. Check with the council before letting there. No additional HMO licensing scheme: the council says there are currently no additional licensing schemes. HMOs with five or more people from two or more households need a mandatory licence. (as checked in October 2026; confirm with South Tyneside Council before letting).
How long does a tenant reference take in South Tyneside?
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 Tyneside Council's private sector housing team, which can inspect homes and take action against landlords.