Tenant referencing in Staffordshire Moorlands
For landlords and letting agents letting in Staffordshire Moorlands and Leek: one link per applicant, thorough checks, and a report that explains its outcome. £14.99 per applicant.
Renting in Staffordshire Moorlands
Staffordshire Moorlands runs from the edge of Stoke-on-Trent up into the Peak District, with Leek, Biddulph and Cheadle as its towns. Leek has Victorian terraces and converted silk mills, while the hill villages have stone cottages, farmhouses and barn conversions, many off the gas grid. Private renting is low, at about one in eight households, and few properties need an HMO licence. Affordability worsened sharply between 2019 and 2024.
The income a tenant needs in Staffordshire Moorlands
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 Staffordshire Moorlands’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 | £732 | £21,960 | £26,352 |
| Shared by two | £366 each | £10,980 each | £13,176 |
| Shared by three | £244 each | £7,320 each | £8,784 |
Landlord licensing in Staffordshire Moorlands
Selective licensing: No selective licensing scheme.
HMOs: No additional HMO licensing scheme: a licence is needed only for HMOs let to five or more people from more than one household who share a toilet, bathroom or kitchen (the national mandatory scheme).
Fee: £450 for a five-year HMO licence, £350 for a later application (council page; may be out of date)
As checked in October 2026. The council’s page Schemes change: confirm with Staffordshire Moorlands District Council before letting. Private renting at the council.
Referencing a tenant in Staffordshire Moorlands
- 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 Staffordshire Moorlands
Leek
ST13A former silk-mill town of Victorian terraces, converted mills and stone houses, with post-war estates around it.
Biddulph
ST8A town of terraces, post-war estates and newer homes on the Cheshire border.
Cheadle
ST10A market town with Victorian terraces and large post-war estates.
Werrington
ST9A suburban village on the edge of Stoke-on-Trent with post-war semis and bungalows.
Cheddleton
ST13A village of stone cottages, canal-side homes and later estates.
Kingsley
ST10A village of stone and brick houses above the Churnet valley.
Alton
ST10A village of stone cottages and Victorian houses in the Churnet valley near Alton Towers.
Endon
ST9A village of inter-war and post-war houses along the A53.
Longnor and the Staffordshire Peak
SK17Stone farmhouses, cottages and barn conversions in the upland villages of the Peak District.
Postcode districts: ST8, ST9, ST10, ST13, SK17
Tenant referencing in Staffordshire Moorlands: questions
How much does tenant referencing cost in Staffordshire Moorlands?
£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 Staffordshire Moorlands?
At Staffordshire Moorlands’s average private rent of £732 a month (ONS), a tenant renting alone would need about £21,960 a year (30 times the monthly rent). Sharers each need 30 times their own share. A guarantor would need about £26,352 a year (3 times the yearly rent) and enough disposable income to cover it.
Do landlords need a licence to let in Staffordshire Moorlands?
No selective licensing scheme. No additional HMO licensing scheme: a licence is needed only for HMOs let to five or more people from more than one household who share a toilet, bathroom or kitchen (the national mandatory scheme). (as checked in October 2026; confirm with Staffordshire Moorlands District Council before letting).
How long does a tenant reference take in Staffordshire Moorlands?
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 Staffordshire Moorlands District Council's private sector housing team, which can inspect homes and take action against landlords.