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SHOP 2, ALTHORPE STREET
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SHOP 2, ALTHORPE STREET
BEDFORD • BEDFORD • MK42 9HF • retail • 48 m²
UARN: 108202962964 • Bedford
Source
Local sample data
Property and Council Details
Billing authority
Bedford
Property type
retail
VOA reference
108202962964
Record source
Local sample data
FAIR
Your rateable value of £6,500 is in line with sector benchmarks for retail premises in BEDFORD. We estimate no material overpayment.
Your Rates Bill Estimate
Rateable Value
£6,500
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
£135
Benchmark
£130
Difference
+4%
Key Findings
- Comparable nearby properties average £83/sqm vs your £135/sqm
- Your £135/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.
63, FORD END ROAD
MK40 4JG · 64m² · £9,800
£153/m²
UNITS 1 AND 2 106A, BEDFORD ROAD
MK43 9JB · 84m² · £6,700
£80/m²
8A, BEDFORD ROAD
MK42 8AD · 124m² · £9,400
£76/m²
2A, HURST GROVE
MK40 4DP · 125m² · £7,500
£60/m²
UNIT M1 DACCA FARM, DUCKS CROSS
MK44 2QW · 121m² · £5,700
£47/m²
Projected RV at target
£6,240
Signal vs target
+4%
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 |
| UNIT M1 DACCA FARM, DUCKS CROSS | MK44 2QW | 121m2 | £5,700 | £47 |
| 8A, BEDFORD ROAD | MK42 8AD | 124m2 | £9,400 | £76 |
| 2A, HURST GROVE | MK40 4DP | 125m2 | £7,500 | £60 |
| 63, FORD END ROAD | MK40 4JG | 64m2 | £9,800 | £153 |
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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