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33-35, ST PETERS STREET
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33-35, ST PETERS STREET
BEDFORD • BEDFORD • MK40 2PN • retail • 149 m²
UARN: 106445185186 • Bedford
Source
Local sample data
Property and Council Details
Billing authority
Bedford
Property type
retail
VOA reference
106445185186
Record source
Local sample data
FAIR
Your rateable value of £10,500 is in line with sector benchmarks for retail premises in BEDFORD. We estimate no material overpayment.
Your Rates Bill Estimate
Rateable Value
£10,500
Estimated Multiplier
38.2p
Retail, hospitality and leisure 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
£70
Benchmark
£130
Difference
-46%
Key Findings
- Your £70/sqm aligns with the sector benchmark of £130/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.
UNIT M1 DACCA FARM, DUCKS CROSS
MK44 2QW · 121m² · £5,700
£47/m²
90-106, AMPTHILL ROAD
MK42 9HE · 80m² · £10,250
£128/m²
SHOP 2, ALTHORPE STREET
MK42 9HF · 48m² · £6,500
£135/m²
6, GREYFRIARS
MK40 1HP · 82m² · £11,500
£140/m²
23-25, MIDLAND ROAD
MK40 1PL · 296m² · £51,500
£174/m²
Projected RV at target
£19,370
Signal vs target
-46%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHOP 2, ALTHORPE STREET | MK42 9HF | 48m2 | £6,500 | £135 |
| 6, GREYFRIARS | MK40 1HP | 82m2 | £11,500 | £140 |
| UNIT M1 DACCA FARM, DUCKS CROSS | MK44 2QW | 121m2 | £5,700 | £47 |
| 90-106, AMPTHILL ROAD | MK42 9HE | 80m2 | £10,250 | £128 |
| 23-25, MIDLAND ROAD | MK40 1PL | 296m2 | £51,500 | £174 |
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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