England · Private rented sector
Landlord templates, Long Eaton.
Tenancy agreements, notices, and compliance documents for Long Eaton landlords. All documents updated for the Renters' Rights Act 2025, effective 1 May 2026.
Average 2-bed rent
£835 pcm
Nottingham city centre by road
~10 miles east via A6005; ~25 min
East Midlands Parkway by road
~3 miles south-west; London St Pancras ~1h 20 min (East Midlands Railway)
Long Eaton rental market, what landlords need to know
Long Eaton is a town in the Erewash borough of Derbyshire, situated on the south bank of the River Erewash approximately 10 miles south-west of Nottingham, 10 miles south-east of Derby, and 3 miles north-east of East Midlands Parkway railway station. With a population of approximately 38,000, Long Eaton is one of the larger towns in south Derbyshire and sits at the heart of the greater Nottingham and Derby urban fringe — an area with strong manufacturing, logistics, and NHS employer base. Long Eaton was historically known for the lace manufacturing industry (a significant employer in the town from the 19th century through to the mid-20th century) and more recently for its furniture manufacturing tradition (numerous furniture manufacturers and retailers have been based in Long Eaton and the surrounding area). The town's rental market benefits from its position at the intersection of two major Midlands cities: Nottingham (~10 miles east) and Derby (~10 miles north-west); both cities have major NHS trusts, universities, manufacturing employers, and public sector employers drawing rental demand into Long Eaton as an affordable alternative to city-centre accommodation. Key employers: Rolls-Royce plc (headquartered in Derby; ~10 miles north-west; one of the UK's largest aero engine manufacturers; employs approximately 10,000+ in the Derby area); Toyota Motor Manufacturing UK (Burnaston plant ~10 miles north-west; one of the UK's largest car manufacturing plants); Nottingham Trent University and the University of Nottingham (both ~10 miles east; combined ~60,000+ students); Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (Queen's Medical Centre and City Hospital — the largest NHS trust in the East Midlands by staff numbers; ~10 miles east); Derby Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (Royal Derby Hospital ~10 miles north-west); East Midlands Airport (~6 miles south; a significant aviation and logistics employer); Boots UK (major distribution centre at Beeston ~7 miles east; Boots UK plc is headquartered in Nottingham). Rail: East Midlands Parkway station (~3 miles south-west; East Midlands Railway services to London St Pancras ~1h 20 min; Nottingham ~10 min; Derby ~12 min). Road: the A6005, A52, and M1 motorway (Junction 25 ~5 miles east; Junction 24 ~6 miles west) give excellent road access. Average rents for a 2-bed are £750–£925 pcm.
Essential documents for Long Eaton 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 Long Eaton 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
Long Eaton landlord FAQs
Is there selective licensing in Long Eaton?
No. Erewash Borough Council does not currently operate selective or additional licensing in Long Eaton. Mandatory HMO licensing applies to properties with 5 or more occupiers. Landlords should check with Erewash Borough Council before purchasing with an HMO strategy — Article 4 directions can restrict HMO conversions in specific areas. Note the localised River Erewash flood risk.
What drives rental demand in Long Eaton?
Nottingham commuters (~10 miles east via A6005; ~25 min by road; Queen's Medical Centre and City Hospital — one of the UK's largest hospital sites — employs ~15,000+ staff; University of Nottingham and Nottingham Trent University attract student and graduate rental demand; Boots UK and major Nottingham employers); Derby commuters (~10 miles north-west; ~25 min by road; Rolls-Royce aero engine manufacturing ~10,000+ Derby employees; Toyota Burnaston ~5,000 employees; Derby Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust); East Midlands Airport workers (~6 miles south; one of the UK's busiest cargo airports; DHL, Royal Mail, UPS, and major logistics operators); M1 corridor logistics and distribution workers (major distribution parks at Castle Donington, Kegworth, and Coalville within easy reach); and university students seeking affordable private rental accommodation within commuting distance of both Nottingham universities.