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39, COLLEGE STREET
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39, COLLEGE STREET
KEMPSTON • BEDFORD • MK42 8LU • retail • 90 m²
UARN: 106835802470 • Bedford
Source
Local sample data
Property and Council Details
Billing authority
Bedford
Property type
retail
VOA reference
106835802470
Record source
Local sample data
FAIR
Your rateable value of £8,300 is in line with sector benchmarks for retail premises in BEDFORD. We estimate no material overpayment.
Your Rates Bill Estimate
Rateable Value
£8,300
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
£92
Benchmark
£130
Difference
-29%
Key Findings
- Your £92/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.
33, MURDOCK ROAD
MK41 7PQ · 118m² · £10,000
£85/m²
33-35, ST PETERS STREET
MK40 2PN · 149m² · £10,500
£70/m²
TESCO MOBILE AT TESCO STORES LTD, CARDINGTON ROAD
MK42 0BG · 42m² · £8,100
£193/m²
Projected RV at target
£11,700
Signal vs target
-29%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33, MURDOCK ROAD | MK41 7PQ | 118m2 | £10,000 | £85 |
| 33-35, ST PETERS STREET | MK40 2PN | 149m2 | £10,500 | £70 |
| TESCO MOBILE AT TESCO STORES LTD, CARDINGTON ROAD | MK42 0BG | 42m2 | £8,100 | £193 |
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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