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37, FORD END ROAD

BEDFORD • BEDFORD • MK40 4JD • retail • 56 m²

UARN: 107421728396 • Bedford

Source

Local sample data

Property and Council Details

Billing authority

Bedford

Property type

retail

VOA reference

107421728396

Record source

Local sample data

APPEAL WORTH CONSIDERING

RATEABLE VALUE MAY BE OVERSTATED

Your rateable value of £11,750 is above typical benchmarks for retail premises in this location. A formal appeal could reduce your annual rates bill.

Screening confidence: 61%

Your Rates Bill Estimate

Rateable Value

£11,750

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£210/m²
Sector Benchmark Median£130/m²

Your RV/m²

£210

Benchmark

£130

Difference

+62%

Key Findings

  • Rateable value is 62% above the median for similar retail premises in BEDFORD
  • Comparable nearby properties average £110/sqm vs your £210/sqm

Comparison Lab

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£130/m²
£65Benchmark £130£294

19, THE ARCADE

MK40 1NS · 51m² · £5,600

£110/m²

Projected RV at target

£7,280

Signal vs target

+62%

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.

Recommended Next Steps

  1. 1Check the official VOA rating record and download your assessment details
  2. 2Gather supporting evidence: lease, floor plans, photos of condition
  3. 3Submit a Check through the official VOA portal if the record looks wrong
  4. 4Use these findings as a screening guide before deciding whether to prepare a formal Challenge
  5. 5Act quickly — appeal grounds are strongest in the first months post-revaluation

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