Tenant referencing in Stevenage
For landlords and letting agents letting in Stevenage: one link per applicant, thorough checks, and a report that explains its outcome. £14.99 per applicant.
Renting in Stevenage
Stevenage was the first post-war new town, designated in 1946, and most homes are 1950s to 1970s terraces, maisonettes and flats built in self-contained neighbourhoods with footpaths and cycleways. Social renting is high, at more than a quarter of households, and many former council homes are now let privately. The Old Town has older period houses, and the town centre is being rebuilt with new apartment blocks. Fast trains to London keep rental demand strong.
The income a tenant needs in Stevenage
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 Stevenage’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 | £1,440 | £43,200 | £51,840 |
| Shared by two | £720 each | £21,600 each | £25,920 |
| Shared by three | £480 each | £14,400 each | £17,280 |
Landlord licensing in Stevenage
Selective licensing: No selective licensing scheme.
HMOs: No additional HMO licensing scheme: a licence is needed when a home is rented to five or more people who form more than one household (the national mandatory scheme), handled by the Environmental Health and Licensing Team, which also inspects HMOs.
As checked in October 2026. The council’s page Schemes change: confirm with Stevenage Borough Council before letting. Private renting at the council.
Referencing a tenant in Stevenage
- 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 Stevenage
Old Town
SG1The original market town, with Georgian and Victorian houses and cottages along the High Street.
Town Centre
SG1Post-war flats and maisonettes above and around the 1950s pedestrian shopping centre, with new apartment blocks under regeneration.
Bedwell
SG1One of the first new-town neighbourhoods, with 1950s council-built terraces and flats.
Shephall
SG2A 1950s neighbourhood of terraced houses and low-rise flats around a central green.
Broadwater
SG2Post-war terraces, maisonettes and some tower blocks.
Chells
SG21960s and 70s estates of terraced houses linked by footpaths and cycleways.
Pin Green
SG11960s new-town housing of terraces and flats in the north-east of the town.
St Nicholas and Martins Wood
SG11970s and 80s private estates of terraced, semi-detached and detached houses.
Symonds Green
SG11970s estates of terraced and semi-detached houses on the western side of the town.
Postcode districts: SG1, SG2
Tenant referencing in Stevenage: questions
How much does tenant referencing cost in Stevenage?
£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 Stevenage?
At Stevenage’s average private rent of £1,440 a month (ONS), a tenant renting alone would need about £43,200 a year (30 times the monthly rent). Sharers each need 30 times their own share. A guarantor would need about £51,840 a year (3 times the yearly rent) and enough disposable income to cover it.
Do landlords need a licence to let in Stevenage?
No selective licensing scheme. No additional HMO licensing scheme: a licence is needed when a home is rented to five or more people who form more than one household (the national mandatory scheme), handled by the Environmental Health and Licensing Team, which also inspects HMOs. (as checked in October 2026; confirm with Stevenage Borough Council before letting).
How long does a tenant reference take in Stevenage?
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 Stevenage Borough Council's private sector housing team, which can inspect homes and take action against landlords.