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UNIT 5A, RIVERSIDE SQUARE

BEDFORD • BEDFORD • MK40 1AS • restaurant • 371 m²

UARN: 111913827162 • Bedford

Source

Local sample data

Property and Council Details

Billing authority

Bedford

Property type

restaurant

VOA reference

111913827162

Record source

Local sample data

WITHIN SECTOR NORMS

FAIR

Your rateable value of £48,000 is in line with sector benchmarks for restaurant premises in BEDFORD. We estimate no material overpayment.

Your Rates Bill Estimate

Rateable Value

£48,000

Estimated Multiplier

38.2p

Retail, hospitality and leisure small business multiplier

Estimated Annual Bill

£18,336

* Before any local reliefs, transitional adjustments, exemptions, or supplements. Consult your local authority for exact figures.

Benchmark Comparison

Your RV/m²£129/m²
Sector Benchmark Median£180/m²

Your RV/m²

£129

Benchmark

£180

Difference

-28%

Key Findings

  • Your £129/sqm aligns with the sector benchmark of £180/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.

£180/m²
£90Benchmark £180£252

BURGER KING, RACE MEADOWS WAY

MK42 7AZ · 234m² · £74,500

£318/m²

Projected RV at target

£66,780

Signal vs target

-28%

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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