DIY InventoryInventory and check-in reports in North Lincolnshire
North Lincolnshire centres on the steel town of Scunthorpe, with the market towns of Brigg, Barton-upon-Humber and Epworth and many rural villages. Much of the private rented stock is early 20th-century terraces in Scunthorpe's Crosby and town centre areas, where selective licensing now applies. The Isle of Axholme and Humber bank villages are low-lying farmland with cottages and bungalows.
Homes sold in North Lincolnshire in the last 12 months
| Type | Sales | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 830 | £160,367 |
| Detached | 627 | £287,439 |
| Terraced | 288 | £119,420 |
| Other | 52 | £650,120 |
| Flat or maisonette | 30 | £75,517 |
HM Land Registry Price Paid Data since 27 October 2025, updated monthly. Look up any address in the free property report.
What to check at a North Lincolnshire check-in
- Terraces in Crosby and Park: photograph the rear yard, alley gate, gutters and any damp on back walls and in kitchens.
- Homes in the Scunthorpe licensing area: photograph the selective licence and check it shows the right address and expiry date.
- Low-lying homes on the Isle of Axholme and the Humber bank: note any signs of past flooding on floors and lower walls.
- Rural homes off mains gas: photograph the oil tank, its gauge level and the boiler service label.
- Homes near the steelworks: record dust on window sills and frames and the condition of external paintwork at the start.
Do it yourself in North Lincolnshire
- No clerk to book: do it whenever you have the keys, before the tenant moves in or with them there.
- £30 a report instead of a clerk’s fee for every check-in, inspection and check-out.
- The check-out starts from the check-in and shows what has changed, photos side by side.
- Prefer paper? Use the free inventory template.
Areas of North Lincolnshire
CrosbyScunthorpe town centre and ParkAshby and BottesfordFrodingham and WestcliffBarton-upon-HumberBriggEpworth and the Isle of AxholmeBarrow and Goxhill
Letting in North Lincolnshire
Licensing, safety certificates, deposits and the local figures, for landlords.
Renting in North Lincolnshire
Your check-in, getting your deposit back, and where to get help locally.
Free property report
EPC, sold prices, crime, flood risk and rental yield for any North Lincolnshire postcode.
Inventories in North Lincolnshire: questions
How much does an inventory clerk cost in North Lincolnshire?
Clerks usually charge per visit, more for bigger or furnished homes, so a check-in and a check-out together often come to a few hundred pounds. With DIY Inventory each report is £30, whatever the size, and you can do it as soon as you have the keys.
What is the average rent in North Lincolnshire?
£654 a month (ONS, September 2026), up 5.8% on a year earlier. Rents vary a lot by street and type of home; the free property report shows sold prices, the EPC and more for any North Lincolnshire postcode.
Do landlords need a licence in North Lincolnshire?
Selective licensing: Selective licensing covers privately rented homes in parts of Scunthorpe's Crosby and Park and Town wards, designated on 3 October 2024 and running to March 2030; it went ahead after the High Court dismissed a landlords' legal challenge, with applications open from 6 October 2025 and a registration deadline of 6 January 2026. Additional HMO licensing: No additional HMO licensing scheme: HMOs with five or more people from two or more households need the national mandatory licence. Fees: Around £955 for a five-year selective licence (council's estimate before the scheme started) Check the council’s own page before letting, as schemes change.
Can I do my own check-in inventory in North Lincolnshire?
Yes. Landlords, agents and tenants can do it on a phone: a photo checklist for every room, the date and time stamped on every photo, every item’s condition, and both sides sign. The PDF is ready the moment it’s signed.
Will a DIY inventory stand up in a deposit dispute?
Deposit schemes (DPS, TDS, mydeposits) decide on the evidence, above all the condition at check-in compared with check-out. Dated photos of every room, signed by both sides, are exactly that evidence.
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