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33, MURDOCK ROAD
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33, MURDOCK ROAD
BEDFORD • BEDFORD • MK41 7PQ • retail • 118 m²
UARN: 107226419754 • Bedford
Source
Local sample data
Property and Council Details
Billing authority
Bedford
Property type
retail
VOA reference
107226419754
Record source
Local sample data
FAIR
Your rateable value of £10,000 is in line with sector benchmarks for retail premises in BEDFORD. We estimate no material overpayment.
Your Rates Bill Estimate
Rateable Value
£10,000
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
£85
Benchmark
£130
Difference
-35%
Key Findings
- Your £85/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.
UNITS 1 AND 2 106A, BEDFORD ROAD
MK43 9JB · 84m² · £6,700
£80/m²
39, AMPTHILL ROAD
MK42 9JH · 287m² · £15,000
£52/m²
37, FORD END ROAD
MK40 4JD · 56m² · £11,750
£210/m²
Projected RV at target
£15,340
Signal vs target
-35%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITS 1 AND 2 106A, BEDFORD ROAD | MK43 9JB | 84m2 | £6,700 | £80 |
| 39, AMPTHILL ROAD | MK42 9JH | 287m2 | £15,000 | £52 |
| 37, FORD END ROAD | MK40 4JD | 56m2 | £11,750 | £210 |
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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