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8A, BEDFORD ROAD

KEMPSTON • BEDFORD • MK42 8AD • retail • 124 m²

UARN: 108984197532 • Bedford

Source

Local sample data

Property and Council Details

Billing authority

Bedford

Property type

retail

VOA reference

108984197532

Record source

Local sample data

WITHIN SECTOR NORMS

FAIR

Your rateable value of £9,400 is in line with sector benchmarks for retail premises in BEDFORD. We estimate no material overpayment.

Your Rates Bill Estimate

Rateable Value

£9,400

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£76/m²
Sector Benchmark Median£130/m²

Your RV/m²

£76

Benchmark

£130

Difference

-42%

Key Findings

  • Comparable nearby properties average £69/sqm vs your £76/sqm
  • Your £76/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.

£130/m²
£65Benchmark £130£182

HUNTS MOTORS, AMPTHILL ROAD

MK42 9JJ · 91m² · £8,200

£90/m²

13A, ELM FARM INDUSTRIAL ESTATE

MK41 0EP · 218m² · £10,500

£48/m²

Projected RV at target

£16,120

Signal vs target

-42%

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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