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UNIT 318/320, MANTON LANE
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UNIT 318/320, MANTON LANE
BEDFORD • BEDFORD • MK41 7PH • office • 43 m²
UARN: 103710864198 • Bedford
Source
Local sample data
Property and Council Details
Billing authority
Bedford
Property type
office
VOA reference
103710864198
Record source
Local sample data
FAIR
Your rateable value of £4,650 is in line with sector benchmarks for office premises in BEDFORD. We estimate no material overpayment.
Your Rates Bill Estimate
Rateable Value
£4,650
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
£108
Benchmark
£120
Difference
-10%
Key Findings
- Your £108/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.
OFFICE 3 1ST FLR 19, GOLDINGTON ROAD
MK40 3JY · 67m² · £7,300
£109/m²
MSYS UK LTD PT SUITES A & B 3RD FLR CLIFTON HOUSE, GOLDINGTON ROAD
MK40 3NF · 47m² · £5,600
£119/m²
GND FLR RHS UNIT L, PRIORY BUSINESS PARK
MK44 3WH · 117m² · £14,750
£126/m²
2, PRIORY BUSINESS PARK
MK44 3JZ · 932m² · £127,000
£136/m²
BEDS AND HERTS AMBULANCE SERVICE, HAMMOND ROAD
MK41 0RG · 1060m² · £74,000
£70/m²
Projected RV at target
£5,160
Signal vs target
-10%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BEDS AND HERTS AMBULANCE SERVICE, HAMMOND ROAD | MK41 0RG | 1,060m2 | £74,000 | £70 |
| 2, PRIORY BUSINESS PARK | MK44 3JZ | 932m2 | £127,000 | £136 |
| OFFICE 3 1ST FLR 19, GOLDINGTON ROAD | MK40 3JY | 67m2 | £7,300 | £109 |
| MSYS UK LTD PT SUITES A & B 3RD FLR CLIFTON HOUSE, GOLDINGTON ROAD | MK40 3NF | 47m2 | £5,600 | £119 |
| GND FLR RHS UNIT L, PRIORY BUSINESS PARK | MK44 3WH | 117m2 | £14,750 | £126 |
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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