Tenant referencing in Wigan
For landlords and letting agents letting in Wigan: one link per applicant, thorough checks, and a report that explains its outcome. £14.99 per applicant.
Renting in Wigan
Wigan borough is made up of several former mining and mill towns, including Wigan, Leigh, Atherton, Tyldesley and Ashton-in-Makerfield. Red-brick Victorian terraces are common, alongside large post-war council estates and many new estates built on former colliery and industrial land. Prices are among the lowest in Greater Manchester, and private renting rose quickly between 2011 and 2021 though it stays below the national level. Much of the private rented stock is older terraces and ex-council houses.
The income a tenant needs in Wigan
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 Wigan’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 | £741 | £22,230 | £26,676 |
| Shared by two | £371 each | £11,115 each | £13,338 |
| Shared by three | £247 each | £7,410 each | £8,892 |
Landlord licensing in Wigan
Selective licensing: No selective licensing scheme in any part of the borough.
HMOs: No additional HMO licensing scheme; only national mandatory HMO licensing applies (five or more people from two or more households).
As checked in October 2026. The council’s page Schemes change: confirm with Wigan Council before letting. Private renting at the council.
Referencing a tenant in Wigan
- 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 Wigan
Wigan town centre and Scholes
WN1Victorian terraces, flats over shops and post-war council blocks close to the centre.
Pemberton and Worsley Mesnes
WN3, WN5Red-brick terraces and large post-war council estates, with many ex-council homes now let privately.
Standish
WN6Older stone cottages and large modern estates of detached and semi-detached houses.
Leigh
WN7Long rows of terraced houses from the mill era, with newer estates on former colliery land.
Atherton and Tyldesley
M46, M29Victorian terraces and semis in former mill towns, with new estates on the edges.
Ashton-in-Makerfield
WN4Terraced houses, interwar semis and post-war estates in a former mining town.
Hindley and Abram
WN2Terraces and council-built estates with newer homes near the Leeds and Liverpool Canal.
Golborne and Lowton
WA3Semis and bungalows with large modern estates built near the East Lancashire Road.
Postcode districts: WN1, WN2, WN3, WN4, WN5, WN6, WN7, M29, M46, WA3
Tenant referencing in Wigan: questions
How much does tenant referencing cost in Wigan?
£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 Wigan?
At Wigan’s average private rent of £741 a month (ONS), a tenant renting alone would need about £22,230 a year (30 times the monthly rent). Sharers each need 30 times their own share. A guarantor would need about £26,676 a year (3 times the yearly rent) and enough disposable income to cover it.
Do landlords need a licence to let in Wigan?
No selective licensing scheme in any part of the borough. No additional HMO licensing scheme; only national mandatory HMO licensing applies (five or more people from two or more households). (as checked in October 2026; confirm with Wigan Council before letting).
How long does a tenant reference take in Wigan?
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 payment history from the bank statements, with AI comparing every document with the application.
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