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Inventory and check-in reports in Nuneaton and Bedworth

Nuneaton and Bedworth grew on coal mining and textiles, so Victorian and Edwardian terraces fill the streets around both town centres, especially in Abbey and Chilvers Coton. Post-war council-built estates such as Camp Hill (now being regenerated) sit alongside large private estates from the 1960s to the 1980s at Whitestone and St Nicolas Park. Private renting grew quickly between 2011 and 2021, mostly in the older terraces, and large new-build estates are being added on the edges of Nuneaton.

Average rent£925£925 a month (ONS, August 2026), up 3.4% on a year earlier Source
Average house price£228,000£228,000 (UK HPI, July 2026, provisional), up 1.6% on a year earlier Source
Homes sold, last 12 months1,266Average price paid £249,035 (HM Land Registry)
Households renting privately16.6%16.6% of households rent privately (Census 2021), up from 12.7% in 2011 Source
Council tax£2,502.16£2,502.16 Band D (2026/27), including the county and police precepts Source
Landlord licensingNoneWhat it means for you

Homes sold in Nuneaton and Bedworth in the last 12 months

TypeSalesAverage price
Semi-detached496£230,003
Terraced350£180,035
Detached308£356,115
Flat or maisonette76£107,022
Other36£565,774

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 Nuneaton and Bedworth check-in

  • Victorian terraces in Abbey and Chilvers Coton: photograph damp at the base of walls, back yards, rear alleys and outhouses.
  • Flats over shops in Nuneaton and Bedworth town centres: record the separate entrance, stairs, meter location and fire escape.
  • Former mining terraces in Bedworth and Stockingford: photograph any cracks or uneven floors and the state of gutters and downpipes.
  • New-build estates on the edges of Nuneaton: note snagging marks, sealant, parking spaces and new fences and turf.
  • 1960s–80s estate homes in Whitestone and St Nicolas Park: photograph older windows and doors, garages and boilers.

Do it yourself in Nuneaton and Bedworth

  • 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.

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Questions

Inventories in Nuneaton and Bedworth: questions

How much does an inventory clerk cost in Nuneaton and Bedworth?

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 Nuneaton and Bedworth?

£925 a month (ONS, August 2026), up 3.4% 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 Nuneaton and Bedworth postcode.

Do landlords need a licence in Nuneaton and Bedworth?

Selective licensing: No selective licensing scheme. Additional HMO licensing: No additional HMO licensing: only national mandatory HMO licensing (five or more people from two or more households sharing facilities) applies. Fees: £841 for a mandatory HMO licence for five occupiers, rising to £923 for eleven or more, as listed on the council's site Check the council’s own page before letting, as schemes change.

Can I do my own check-in inventory in Nuneaton and Bedworth?

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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