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7, HIGH STREET

BEDFORD • BEDFORD • MK40 1RN • salon • 74 m²

UARN: 112792716051 • Bedford

Source

Local sample data

Property and Council Details

Billing authority

Bedford

Property type

salon

VOA reference

112792716051

Record source

Local sample data

WITHIN SECTOR NORMS

FAIR

Your rateable value of £13,250 is in line with sector benchmarks for salon premises in BEDFORD. We estimate no material overpayment.

Your Rates Bill Estimate

Rateable Value

£13,250

Estimated Multiplier

38.2p

Retail, hospitality and leisure small business multiplier

Estimated Annual Bill

£2,109

* Includes an estimated small business rate relief taper. Multi-property rules can change this. Consult your local authority for exact figures.

Benchmark Comparison

Your RV/m²£179/m²
Sector Benchmark Median£160/m²

Your RV/m²

£179

Benchmark

£160

Difference

+12%

Key Findings

  • Comparable nearby properties average £137/sqm vs your £179/sqm
  • Your £179/sqm aligns with the sector benchmark of £160/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.

£160/m²
£80Benchmark £160£251

92, HIGH STREET

MK41 6BW · 66m² · £9,500

£144/m²

58, IDDESLEIGH ROAD

MK40 4LH · 14m² · £1,825

£130/m²

Projected RV at target

£11,840

Signal vs target

+12%

Estimated annual saving

£2,109

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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