Tenant referencing in Tamworth
For landlords and letting agents letting in Tamworth: one link per applicant, thorough checks, and a report that explains its outcome. £14.99 per applicant.
Renting in Tamworth
Tamworth is a compact borough that grew rapidly from the 1960s as an overspill town for Birmingham, so most homes are post-war and 1970s to 1980s estate houses. Private renting is below the West Midlands average and concentrated near the town centre and in former council houses bought under right to buy. The council knows of around 131 HMOs and has consulted on licensing smaller ones. Prices are below the regional average.
The income a tenant needs in Tamworth
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 Tamworth’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 | £925 | £27,750 | £33,300 |
| Shared by two | £463 each | £13,875 each | £16,650 |
| Shared by three | £308 each | £9,250 each | £11,100 |
Landlord licensing in Tamworth
Selective licensing: No selective licensing scheme.
HMOs: No additional HMO licensing scheme in force yet. The council consulted from May to 20 August 2026 on licensing smaller HMOs with three or four occupants; no decision had been announced at the last check. HMOs with five or more occupants already need a mandatory licence.
As checked in October 2026. The council’s page Schemes change: confirm with Tamworth Borough Council before letting. Private renting at the council.
Referencing a tenant in Tamworth
- 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 Tamworth
Town centre and Castle
B79Victorian terraces and older houses near the castle, with flats over shops and newer apartments.
Glascote
B77Older terraces and post-war council-built estates.
Wilnecote
B77Post-war and 1970s estates of semi-detached and terraced houses.
Belgrave
B771970s and 1980s estate housing built during the town's overspill growth.
Stonydelph
B77A 1980s estate of terraced and semi-detached houses and some flats.
Amington
B77Post-war and later estates of semi-detached houses and bungalows.
Leyfields and Gillway
B79Post-war council-built houses and flats north of the centre.
Dosthill
B77A former village with older cottages and modern family houses.
Postcode districts: B77, B78, B79
Tenant referencing in Tamworth: questions
How much does tenant referencing cost in Tamworth?
£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 Tamworth?
At Tamworth’s average private rent of £925 a month (ONS), a tenant renting alone would need about £27,750 a year (30 times the monthly rent). Sharers each need 30 times their own share. A guarantor would need about £33,300 a year (3 times the yearly rent) and enough disposable income to cover it.
Do landlords need a licence to let in Tamworth?
No selective licensing scheme. No additional HMO licensing scheme in force yet. The council consulted from May to 20 August 2026 on licensing smaller HMOs with three or four occupants; no decision had been announced at the last check. HMOs with five or more occupants already need a mandatory licence. (as checked in October 2026; confirm with Tamworth Borough Council before letting).
How long does a tenant reference take in Tamworth?
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 Tamworth Borough Council's private sector housing team about disrepair, damp or unsafe conditions.