Tenant referencing in Stratford-on-Avon
For landlords and letting agents letting in Stratford-on-Avon and Stratford-upon-Avon: one link per applicant, thorough checks, and a report that explains its outcome. £14.99 per applicant.
Renting in Stratford-on-Avon
Stratford-on-Avon is a large rural district with the highest average house price in the West Midlands. Private renting is below the national average, with lets concentrated in Stratford-upon-Avon itself and the market towns. Many homes are listed timber-framed or stone cottages in conservation areas, while the towns and larger villages have grown with big new-build estates. Tourism and the theatre bring short lets and some staff housing in the town.
The income a tenant needs in Stratford-on-Avon
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 Stratford-on-Avon’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 | £1,143 | £34,290 | £41,148 |
| Shared by two | £572 each | £17,145 each | £20,574 |
| Shared by three | £381 each | £11,430 each | £13,716 |
Landlord licensing in Stratford-on-Avon
Selective licensing: No selective licensing scheme.
HMOs: No additional HMO licensing scheme; only mandatory licensing applies, for HMOs with five or more people from two or more households sharing facilities.
As checked in October 2026. The council’s page Schemes change: confirm with Stratford-on-Avon District Council before letting. Private renting at the council.
Referencing a tenant in Stratford-on-Avon
- 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 Stratford-on-Avon
Stratford-upon-Avon
CV37Timber-framed and Georgian houses in the old centre, Victorian terraces and large post-war and new-build estates around it.
Alcester
B49A historic market town of timber-framed and brick cottages with newer estates on the edges.
Shipston-on-Stour
CV36Stone and brick cottages and town houses, with new-build estates added recently.
Southam
CV47A small town of older brick houses and large modern estates.
Wellesbourne
CV35A large village of post-war and modern family houses.
Henley-in-Arden
B95A long high street of timber-framed and Georgian buildings, with some flats over shops.
Studley
B80Mostly post-war and modern semi-detached and terraced houses.
Bidford-on-Avon
B50An old village core with new-build estates around it.
Postcode districts: CV35, CV36, CV37, CV47, B49, B50, B80, B95, GL56
Tenant referencing in Stratford-on-Avon: questions
How much does tenant referencing cost in Stratford-on-Avon?
£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 Stratford-on-Avon?
At Stratford-on-Avon’s average private rent of £1,143 a month (ONS), a tenant renting alone would need about £34,290 a year (30 times the monthly rent). Sharers each need 30 times their own share. A guarantor would need about £41,148 a year (3 times the yearly rent) and enough disposable income to cover it.
Do landlords need a licence to let in Stratford-on-Avon?
No selective licensing scheme. No additional HMO licensing scheme; only mandatory licensing applies, for HMOs with five or more people from two or more households sharing facilities. (as checked in October 2026; confirm with Stratford-on-Avon District Council before letting).
How long does a tenant reference take in Stratford-on-Avon?
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: Private tenants can contact Stratford-on-Avon District Council's Private Sector Housing team about disrepair, damp and unsafe conditions.