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PT GND FLR 31, CASTLE LANE
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PT GND FLR 31, CASTLE LANE
BEDFORD • BEDFORD • MK40 3NT • office • 30 m²
UARN: 100781234568 • Bedford
Source
Local sample data
Property and Council Details
Billing authority
Bedford
Property type
office
VOA reference
100781234568
Record source
Local sample data
FAIR
Your rateable value of £3,500 is in line with sector benchmarks for office premises in BEDFORD. We estimate no material overpayment.
Your Rates Bill Estimate
Rateable Value
£3,500
Estimated Multiplier
43.2p
Small business multiplier
Estimated Annual Bill
£0
* Assumes the property is eligible for 100% small business rate relief. Multi-property rules can change this. Consult your local authority for exact figures.
Benchmark Comparison
Your RV/m²
£117
Benchmark
£120
Difference
-2%
Key Findings
- Comparable nearby properties average £102/sqm vs your £117/sqm
- Your £117/sqm aligns with the sector benchmark of £120/sqm
- The rateable value appears consistent with comparable premises in BEDFORD
Comparison Lab
Adjust the target RV/m² and sort comparables to explore the shape of a possible case.
18, BUNYAN ROAD
MK42 8HL · 37m² · £4,350
£118/m²
UNITS 10 - 12 THE GRANARY, MILL ROAD
MK44 1NP · 188m² · £21,500
£114/m²
AT THE MANOR, MANOR DRIVE
MK42 7AB · 1466m² · £108,000
£74/m²
Projected RV at target
£3,600
Signal vs target
-2%
Estimated annual saving
£0
This is a what-if estimate, not an appeal valuation. It helps you see how sensitive the bill is to the assumed RV/m².
Comparable Property Snapshot
Closest available comparable records used for the screening benchmark.
| Address | Postcode | Size | RV | RV/m2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18, BUNYAN ROAD | MK42 8HL | 37m2 | £4,350 | £118 |
| UNITS 10 - 12 THE GRANARY, MILL ROAD | MK44 1NP | 188m2 | £21,500 | £114 |
| AT THE MANOR, MANOR DRIVE | MK42 7AB | 1,466m2 | £108,000 | £74 |
Recommended Next Steps
- 1No immediate action required — your rateable value appears accurate
- 2Review your rates bill for applicable reliefs (small business, charity, etc.)
- 3Register with VOA to receive property assessment updates
- 4Revisit if market conditions or property use changes significantly
Your RV Looks Correct
Our analysis suggests your rateable value is in line with comparable properties. No appeal action needed.
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