Tenant referencing in Tewkesbury
For landlords and letting agents letting in Tewkesbury: one link per applicant, thorough checks, and a report that explains its outcome. £14.99 per applicant.
Renting in Tewkesbury
Tewkesbury Borough wraps around Cheltenham and Gloucester, so much of its housing is suburban estates at Bishop's Cleeve, Churchdown, Brockworth and Innsworth, with many new-build developments. Tewkesbury town has a medieval centre of timber-framed buildings, and Winchcombe and the Cotswold villages have listed stone cottages. Private renting is below the national average, but rents rose sharply in the year to July 2026. Low-lying land near the Severn and Avon floods regularly.
The income a tenant needs in Tewkesbury
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 Tewkesbury’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 | £1,086 | £32,580 | £39,096 |
| Shared by two | £543 each | £16,290 each | £19,548 |
| Shared by three | £362 each | £10,860 each | £13,032 |
Landlord licensing in Tewkesbury
Selective licensing: No selective licensing scheme.
HMOs: No additional HMO licensing scheme found; mandatory licensing applies to HMOs with five or more occupants forming two or more households who share facilities.
As checked in October 2026. The council’s page Schemes change: confirm with Tewkesbury Borough Council before letting. Private renting at the council.
Referencing a tenant in Tewkesbury
- 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 Tewkesbury
Tewkesbury town
GL20Medieval timber-framed buildings and alleys in the centre, Victorian terraces and post-war estates around it.
Northway and Ashchurch
GL20Post-war and 1960s estates with newer developments near the railway station.
Bishop's Cleeve
GL52A large village that has grown with post-war and modern estates of family homes.
Winchcombe
GL54A Cotswold town of stone cottages and terraces, many listed.
Churchdown
GL3Mostly inter-war and post-war semis and bungalows between Gloucester and Cheltenham.
Innsworth and Longford
GL2, GL3Modern estates and former RAF housing on the edge of Gloucester.
Brockworth
GL3Post-war houses and the large new-build Perrybrook estate.
Bredon and Twyning area
GL20Riverside and rural villages with older brick and timber cottages.
Postcode districts: GL20, GL19, GL2, GL3, GL51, GL52, GL54
Tenant referencing in Tewkesbury: questions
How much does tenant referencing cost in Tewkesbury?
£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 Tewkesbury?
At Tewkesbury’s average private rent of £1,086 a month (ONS), a tenant renting alone would need about £32,580 a year (30 times the monthly rent). Sharers each need 30 times their own share. A guarantor would need about £39,096 a year (3 times the yearly rent) and enough disposable income to cover it.
Do landlords need a licence to let in Tewkesbury?
No selective licensing scheme. No additional HMO licensing scheme found; mandatory licensing applies to HMOs with five or more occupants forming two or more households who share facilities. (as checked in October 2026; confirm with Tewkesbury Borough Council before letting).
How long does a tenant reference take in Tewkesbury?
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 Tewkesbury Borough Council's environmental health housing team about disrepair, damp or unsafe conditions.