England · Private rented sector
Landlord templates, Daventry.
Tenancy agreements, notices, and compliance documents for Daventry landlords. All documents updated for the Renters' Rights Act 2025, effective 1 May 2026.
Average 2-bed rent
£825 pcm
London Euston by rail
~55 min from Long Buckby (~5 miles); ~50 min from Rugby (~15 miles)
DIRFT (Amazon/DHL/logistics)
~5 miles north at M1 J18 — major employment centre
Daventry rental market, what landlords need to know
Daventry is a market town in West Northamptonshire, situated approximately 13 miles west of Northampton, 16 miles east of Coventry, and 80 miles north-west of London. With a population of approximately 26,000, Daventry is one of the larger market towns in the West Northamptonshire Council unitary authority area. Daventry's location at the junction of the M1, A45, and A361 corridors has made it one of the most important logistics and distribution hubs in the UK Midlands — the town and its immediate surroundings host major distribution and warehousing operations including Amazon (large fulfilment centre at DIRFT — Daventry International Rail Freight Terminal, approximately 5 miles north on the M1/A5 junction), DHL, Waitrose, Tesco, Royal Mail, and Ceva Logistics, many of which are located at DIRFT and the Daventry International Rail Freight Terminal itself. Road: the M1 J18 is approximately 5 miles north of the town; the A45 dual carriageway provides fast access to Northampton, Coventry, and Birmingham (M6); the A361 links Daventry to Banbury (south) and Rugby (north). Rail: Daventry does not currently have a direct passenger rail service; the nearest mainline stations are Long Buckby (~5 miles north-east; services to London Euston ~55 min) and Rugby (~15 miles north; London Euston ~50 min). Average rents for a 2-bed are £750–£900 pcm.
Essential documents for Daventry landlords
View all →Periodic Assured Tenancy Agreement
The new default English tenancy from 1 May 2026. Periodic from day one, with the prescribed written statement of terms built in. Ships with the Form 4A rent-increase notice template and an Information Sheet delivery acknowledgement form so a buying landlord has every Phase-1 compliance document in one pack.
Section 8 Notice Pack (All Grounds)
Every mandatory and discretionary ground on the new 2026 list, pre-labelled with the notice period, arrears threshold, and evidence block.
Landlord Annual Compliance Checklist
Annual walk-through of every compliance touchpoint: gas, electrical, EPC, smoke/CO, Right-to-Rent, deposit, licensing, database registration.
Renters' Rights Act Transition Pack
For landlords who need to migrate existing ASTs onto the new regime. The single most-searched landlord product of 2026.
What changes for Daventry landlords on 1 May 2026
- → Section 21 ‘no-fault’ evictions permanently abolished, use Section 8
- → All new tenancies must use Periodic Assured Tenancy Agreements, no more ASTs
- → Rent increases via Section 13 only, contractual review clauses unenforceable
- → Pet requests must be considered, blanket ‘no pets’ policies are unlawful
- → Private landlord database registration coming, date TBC
Daventry landlord FAQs
Is there selective licensing in Daventry?
No. West Northamptonshire Council does not currently operate selective or additional licensing in Daventry. Mandatory HMO licensing applies to properties with 5 or more occupiers. Landlords should check Environment Agency flood risk maps and note that the town's proximity to DIRFT and the M1/A45 makes it a strong logistics-driven rental market.
What drives rental demand in Daventry?
The DIRFT logistics and distribution hub (~5 miles north at M1 J18; Amazon, DHL, Waitrose, Tesco, Royal Mail, Ceva — one of the most significant logistics parks in the UK); Daventry town centre retail and services; West Northamptonshire Council employees; Northampton commuters (~13 miles east via A45); Rugby commuters (~15 miles north); healthcare workers (Danetre Hospital; Northampton General Hospital ~13 miles); and residents attracted by the market town character, strong road links, and more affordable pricing compared to the surrounding Northampton and Rugby markets.