Tenant referencing in Stroud
For landlords and letting agents letting in Stroud: one link per applicant, thorough checks, and a report that explains its outcome. £14.99 per applicant.
Renting in Stroud
Stroud is a district of Cotswold stone towns in the Five Valleys, with old mill buildings, steep terraced streets and many listed or conservation-area homes. Private renting is below the national average, with lets concentrated in Stroud, Stonehouse, Dursley and Cam. Large new-build estates have been added around Stonehouse, Cam and the edge of Gloucester. Rural villages have stone cottages, some off the gas grid.
The income a tenant needs in Stroud
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 Stroud’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 | £1,047 | £31,410 | £37,692 |
| Shared by two | £524 each | £15,705 each | £18,846 |
| Shared by three | £349 each | £10,470 each | £12,564 |
Landlord licensing in Stroud
Selective licensing: No selective licensing scheme.
HMOs: No additional HMO licensing scheme found; mandatory licensing applies to HMOs with five or more people from two or more households, and the council publishes a register of licensed HMOs.
As checked in October 2026. The council’s page Schemes change: confirm with Stroud District Council before letting. Private renting at the council.
Referencing a tenant in Stroud
- 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 Stroud
Stroud town
GL5Cotswold stone terraces and villas on steep hillsides, with flats over shops in the centre.
Stonehouse
GL10Older stone and brick houses near the canal and large new-build estates at Great Oldbury.
Dursley
GL11Stone and brick terraces in the old town with post-war estates on the slopes.
Cam
GL11Mostly post-war and modern semi-detached and terraced family homes.
Nailsworth
GL6Stone cottages and town houses in a steep valley, with some converted mill buildings.
Wotton-under-Edge
GL12A small market town of stone cottages and Georgian houses with newer estates on the edge.
Painswick
GL6A conservation village of listed Cotswold stone houses and cottages.
Hardwicke and Quedgeley edge
GL2Modern estates of family houses on the southern edge of Gloucester.
Postcode districts: GL5, GL6, GL10, GL11, GL12, GL2, GL4
Tenant referencing in Stroud: questions
How much does tenant referencing cost in Stroud?
£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 Stroud?
At Stroud’s average private rent of £1,047 a month (ONS), a tenant renting alone would need about £31,410 a year (30 times the monthly rent). Sharers each need 30 times their own share. A guarantor would need about £37,692 a year (3 times the yearly rent) and enough disposable income to cover it.
Do landlords need a licence to let in Stroud?
No selective licensing scheme. No additional HMO licensing scheme found; mandatory licensing applies to HMOs with five or more people from two or more households, and the council publishes a register of licensed HMOs. (as checked in October 2026; confirm with Stroud District Council before letting).
How long does a tenant reference take in Stroud?
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 Stroud District Council's Private Sector Housing team about disrepair, damp and unsafe conditions.