Know your postcode's
selective licensing
status — instantly.
Renting without the right licence risks a £30,000 fine. Check any England or Wales postcode — instant result, council name, fee estimate, and a direct application link.
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Preview — example result
Active selective licensing — L4 properties in designated wards require a licence. Verify your specific address with the council.
What's at stake if you rent without the right licence
Civil penalty for renting without a required selective licence
Tenants can reclaim up to 12 months rent via a Rent Repayment Order
Section 21 notice is invalid while the property is unlicensed
Criminal prosecution possible for repeated or wilful non-compliance
Penalties are indicative. Enforcement varies by council. The tool helps you know what's required before you're at risk.
How it works
Check any postcode in under 30 seconds
Enter any postcode
Type any England or Wales postcode. The tool checks against 300+ council areas instantly — no sign-in, no delay.
See the full picture
Get the licensing status, council name, approximate fee, coverage detail, and a direct link to the official application page.
Download your report
Save a branded PDF — useful for compliance records, due diligence files, and conversations with your solicitor or mortgage broker.
What's included
Everything you need in one lookup
Instant status, council details, fee estimates, direct application links, and a PDF report — for any postcode in England and Wales.
Postcode Lookup
Enter any England or Wales postcode for an instant result — no account, no waiting.
300+ Councils Covered
Every local authority in England — London boroughs, metro areas, districts, and unitary authorities.
Licence Fee Estimates
Approximate 5-year licence costs per area — typical range £400–£1,000. Budget accurately before you commit.
Direct Council Links
Each result links directly to the council's official licensing page — straight to the right place.
PDF Report
Download a branded one-page report for your compliance records, your solicitor, or your mortgage broker.
Partial Coverage Flags
Where a scheme covers only specific wards, we flag it — so you know when to verify your exact address.
Why landlords use this
Know before you buy.
Know before you rent.
- Check any postcode before buying or expanding into a new area
- 300+ council areas covered — from Liverpool and Manchester to London and Nottingham
- Clear YES / PARTIAL / NO result — no ambiguity
- Approximate licence fee so you can factor the cost into your numbers
- Direct links to each council's licensing page — no hunting around
- Partial coverage clearly flagged — you'll know when to verify your exact address
- Download a PDF report for due diligence files or lender queries
- Completely free — no credit card, no sign-up fee
"I was about to complete on a Birmingham property without realising 25 of the 69 wards need a selective licence. This tool flagged it in 10 seconds. Saved me from an expensive surprise."
Portfolio investor— 6 properties, Birmingham & Coventry
"I check every postcode before I view a property now. 10 seconds to know the licensing situation, the fee, and where to apply. Should be standard due diligence for every landlord."
BTL landlord— 9 properties across multiple regions
"Found out my Nottingham property needs a £750 licence. The link in the result took me straight to the council application page. Simple and genuinely useful."
First-time landlord— Nottingham
Check your postcode before it costs you £30,000
Selective licensing is expanding across England. 10 seconds is all it takes to know where you stand.
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