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117, THE MALL
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117, THE MALL
LUTON • LUTON • LU1 2TH • retail • 235 m²
UARN: 105468641976 • Luton
Source
Local sample data
Property and Council Details
Billing authority
Luton
Property type
retail
VOA reference
105468641976
Record source
Local sample data
RATEABLE VALUE MAY BE OVERSTATED
Your rateable value of £51,500 is above typical benchmarks for retail premises in this location. A formal appeal could reduce your annual rates bill.
Estimated Annual Saving if Appeal Succeeds
£11,014
Based on reduction to benchmark RV £29,140
Your Rates Bill Estimate
Rateable Value
£51,500
Estimated Multiplier
43.0p
Retail, hospitality and leisure standard multiplier
Estimated Annual Bill
£22,145
* Before any local reliefs, transitional adjustments, exemptions, or supplements. Consult your local authority for exact figures.
Benchmark Comparison
Your RV/m²
£219
Benchmark
£130
Difference
+68%
Key Findings
- Rateable value is 68% above the median for similar retail premises in LUTON
- Comparable nearby properties average £142/sqm vs your £219/sqm
Comparison Lab
Adjust the target RV/m² and sort comparables to explore the shape of a possible case.
2, WHITEHORSE VALE
LU3 4AD · 67m² · £11,500
£172/m²
16, WEST WAY
LU2 8DZ · 46m² · £6,400
£139/m²
UNIT 31, PORTLAND ROAD
LU4 8HA · 22m² · £2,550
£116/m²
Projected RV at target
£30,550
Signal vs target
+68%
Estimated annual saving
£10,475
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2, WHITEHORSE VALE | LU3 4AD | 67m2 | £11,500 | £172 |
| UNIT 31, PORTLAND ROAD | LU4 8HA | 22m2 | £2,550 | £116 |
| 16, WEST WAY | LU2 8DZ | 46m2 | £6,400 | £139 |
Recommended Next Steps
- 1Check the official VOA rating record and download your assessment details
- 2Gather supporting evidence: lease, floor plans, photos of condition
- 3Submit a Check through the official VOA portal if the record looks wrong
- 4Use these findings as a screening guide before deciding whether to prepare a formal Challenge
- 5Act quickly — appeal grounds are strongest in the first months post-revaluation
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