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Is my business rates bill too high in East Cowes?

215 business properties in East Cowes have a 2026 rateable value; the median is £6,200. Search yours to see how its price per m² compares with similar properties on nearby streets.

shops
£113 /m²
45 properties · median RV £5,600
offices
£77 /m²
18 properties · median RV £5,900
workshops
£38 /m²
35 properties · median RV £3,950
cafés
£131 /m²
5 properties · median RV £6,400
pubs
— /m²
5 properties · median RV £17,500
hair salons
£55 /m²
5 properties · median RV £660
vehicle repair workshops
£56 /m²
5 properties · median RV £12,500

Business rates across Isle Of Wight

How are business rates worked out in East Cowes?

Your council multiplies your rateable value (set by the Valuation Office) by a multiplier, then takes off any reliefs. For 2026/27 in England the multipliers run from 38.2p (small retail, hospitality and leisure) to 50.8p (rateable values of £500,000+).

Is my business rates bill too high in East Cowes?

The quickest way to tell is to compare the price per m² the Valuation Office applied to your property with similar properties nearby. Our free check does that in seconds using the published 2026 list.

Can I challenge it myself?

Yes. You claim your property in a GOV.UK business rates valuation account, raise a Check, then Challenge within 4 months of the decision. Our evidence pack (£99) gives you the comparables and statement to upload.

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