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STORE R/O 87D, HIGH STREET

BEDFORD • BEDFORD • MK40 1NE • warehouse • 53 m²

UARN: 117577777780 • Bedford

Source

Local sample data

Property and Council Details

Billing authority

Bedford

Property type

warehouse

VOA reference

117577777780

Record source

Local sample data

APPEAL STRONGLY RECOMMENDED

RATEABLE VALUE LIKELY OVERSTATED — APPEAL RECOMMENDED

Your rateable value of £4,350 significantly exceeds benchmarks for comparable warehouse premises. This is a strong signal to investigate a VOA Check.

Screening confidence: 76%

Your Rates Bill Estimate

Rateable Value

£4,350

Estimated Multiplier

43.2p

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£82/m²
Sector Benchmark Median£45/m²

Your RV/m²

£82

Benchmark

£45

Difference

+82%

Key Findings

  • Rateable value is 82% above the median for similar warehouse premises in BEDFORD
  • At £82/sqm, exceeds the upper range (£70/sqm) for provincial warehouse premises
  • Comparable nearby properties average £58/sqm vs your £82/sqm

Comparison Lab

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£45/m²
£23Benchmark £45£115

GARAGE 8, BEDFORD ROAD

MK44 3ET · 32m² · £1,850

£58/m²

Projected RV at target

£2,385

Signal vs target

+82%

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. 1Check the official VOA rating record and download your assessment details
  2. 2Gather supporting evidence: lease, floor plans, photos of condition
  3. 3Submit a Check through the official VOA portal if the record looks wrong
  4. 4Use these findings as a screening guide before deciding whether to prepare a formal Challenge
  5. 5Act quickly — appeal grounds are strongest in the first months post-revaluation

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