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19, THE ARCADE

BEDFORD • BEDFORD • MK40 1NS • retail • 51 m²

UARN: 108007654322 • Bedford

Source

Local sample data

Property and Council Details

Billing authority

Bedford

Property type

retail

VOA reference

108007654322

Record source

Local sample data

WITHIN SECTOR NORMS

FAIR

Your rateable value of £5,600 is in line with sector benchmarks for retail premises in BEDFORD. We estimate no material overpayment.

Your Rates Bill Estimate

Rateable Value

£5,600

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£110/m²
Sector Benchmark Median£130/m²

Your RV/m²

£110

Benchmark

£130

Difference

-15%

Key Findings

  • Comparable nearby properties average £52/sqm vs your £110/sqm
  • Your £110/sqm aligns with the sector benchmark of £130/sqm
  • The rateable value appears consistent with comparable premises in BEDFORD

Comparison Lab

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£130/m²
£65Benchmark £130£182

UNIT 1A ALBAN RETAIL PARK 2, LONDON ROAD

MK42 0NX · 3093m² · £160,000

£52/m²

Projected RV at target

£6,630

Signal vs target

-15%

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. 1No immediate action required — your rateable value appears accurate
  2. 2Review your rates bill for applicable reliefs (small business, charity, etc.)
  3. 3Register with VOA to receive property assessment updates
  4. 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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