When renting a flat will the credit check be the same type of check as applying for a loan?

I am really interested in renting a property which i went to view at the weekend. the agency have said that as well as supplying two professional references i have to have a credit check done if i fail it i will still have to pay the £100 admin fee. will this be a proper credit check, like applying for a loan or a mortgage?
Answer
Yes it will