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UNIT 1A ALBAN RETAIL PARK 2, LONDON ROAD
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UNIT 1A ALBAN RETAIL PARK 2, LONDON ROAD
BEDFORD • BEDFORD • MK42 0NX • retail • 3,093 m²
UARN: 109081851853 • Bedford
Source
Local sample data
Property and Council Details
Billing authority
Bedford
Property type
retail
VOA reference
109081851853
Record source
Local sample data
FAIR
Your rateable value of £160,000 is in line with sector benchmarks for retail premises in BEDFORD. We estimate no material overpayment.
Your Rates Bill Estimate
Rateable Value
£160,000
Estimated Multiplier
43.0p
Retail, hospitality and leisure standard multiplier
Estimated Annual Bill
£68,800
* Before any local reliefs, transitional adjustments, exemptions, or supplements. Consult your local authority for exact figures.
Benchmark Comparison
Your RV/m²
£52
Benchmark
£130
Difference
-60%
Key Findings
- Your £52/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.
UNIT M1 DACCA FARM, DUCKS CROSS
MK44 2QW · 121m² · £5,700
£47/m²
98, HIGH STREET
MK40 1NN · 86m² · £9,900
£115/m²
TESCO MOBILE AT TESCO STORES LTD, CARDINGTON ROAD
MK42 0BG · 42m² · £8,100
£193/m²
37, FORD END ROAD
MK40 4JD · 56m² · £11,750
£210/m²
Projected RV at target
£402,090
Signal vs target
-60%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37, FORD END ROAD | MK40 4JD | 56m2 | £11,750 | £210 |
| TESCO MOBILE AT TESCO STORES LTD, CARDINGTON ROAD | MK42 0BG | 42m2 | £8,100 | £193 |
| 98, HIGH STREET | MK40 1NN | 86m2 | £9,900 | £115 |
| UNIT M1 DACCA FARM, DUCKS CROSS | MK44 2QW | 121m2 | £5,700 | £47 |
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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