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Is my business rates bill too high in Erith?

1,054 business properties in Erith have a 2026 rateable value; the median is £14,750. Search yours to see how its price per m² compares with similar properties on nearby streets.

shops
£109 /m²
187 properties · median RV £8,500
offices
£110 /m²
79 properties · median RV £7,200
workshops
£119 /m²
174 properties · median RV £14,000
warehouses
£121 /m²
155 properties · median RV £37,500
factories
£106 /m²
38 properties · median RV £53,500
restaurants
£122 /m²
8 properties · median RV £9,200
cafés
£108 /m²
14 properties · median RV £6,950
pubs
— /m²
7 properties · median RV £16,900
hair salons
£146 /m²
8 properties · median RV £8,075
vehicle repair workshops
£113 /m²
18 properties · median RV £22,125
business units
£145 /m²
70 properties · median RV £4,150

Business rates across Bexley

How are business rates worked out in Erith?

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 Erith?

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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