Tenant referencing in Warrington
For landlords and letting agents letting in Warrington: one link per applicant, thorough checks, and a report that explains its outcome. £14.99 per applicant.
Renting in Warrington
Warrington grew from a Victorian industrial town into a new town in the 1970s and 1980s, so its housing ranges from central terraces in Orford, Bewsey and Latchford to new-town estates at Birchwood, Westbrook and Great Sankey. Private renting grew faster than England's average between 2011 and 2021, with lets concentrated near the centre and in former council homes. South Warrington, around Stockton Heath, Appleton and Lymm, is more expensive and mostly owner-occupied. The council has introduced a borough-wide planning control on new HMOs.
The income a tenant needs in Warrington
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 Warrington’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 | £894 | £26,820 | £32,184 |
| Shared by two | £447 each | £13,410 each | £16,092 |
| Shared by three | £298 each | £8,940 each | £10,728 |
Landlord licensing in Warrington
Selective licensing: No selective licensing scheme.
HMOs: No additional HMO licensing scheme; only larger HMOs need a mandatory licence. Separately, a borough-wide Article 4 Direction approved by Cabinet on 9 June 2026 (in force by the end of September 2026) means planning permission is needed to turn a family home into an HMO.
As checked in October 2026. The council’s page Schemes change: confirm with Warrington Borough Council before letting. Private renting at the council.
Referencing a tenant in Warrington
- 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 Warrington
Warrington town centre and Bank Quay
WA1Victorian terraces, flats over shops and newer apartment blocks near the stations.
Orford and Bewsey
WA2, WA5Older terraced streets and post-war council-built estates, many now privately let.
Latchford and Stockton Heath
WA4Victorian terraces in Latchford and Edwardian and inter-war houses in sought-after Stockton Heath.
Birchwood
WA3A new-town district of 1970s and 1980s estates of terraced and semi-detached houses.
Great Sankey and Penketh
WA5Mostly 1970s to 1990s estates of semi-detached and detached family homes.
Lymm
WA13A canal-side village of period cottages and large detached houses.
Culcheth and Croft
WA3Villages of post-war and modern family houses and older cottages.
Appleton and Grappenhall
WA4Large detached and semi-detached houses south of the Manchester Ship Canal.
Postcode districts: WA1, WA2, WA3, WA4, WA5, WA13
Tenant referencing in Warrington: questions
How much does tenant referencing cost in Warrington?
£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 Warrington?
At Warrington’s average private rent of £894 a month (ONS), a tenant renting alone would need about £26,820 a year (30 times the monthly rent). Sharers each need 30 times their own share. A guarantor would need about £32,184 a year (3 times the yearly rent) and enough disposable income to cover it.
Do landlords need a licence to let in Warrington?
No selective licensing scheme. No additional HMO licensing scheme; only larger HMOs need a mandatory licence. Separately, a borough-wide Article 4 Direction approved by Cabinet on 9 June 2026 (in force by the end of September 2026) means planning permission is needed to turn a family home into an HMO. (as checked in October 2026; confirm with Warrington Borough Council before letting).
How long does a tenant reference take in Warrington?
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 Warrington Borough Council's private sector housing team about disrepair, damp or unsafe conditions.