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Is my business rates bill too high in Lewes?

2,115 business properties in Lewes have a 2026 rateable value; the median is £8,500. Search yours to see how its price per m² compares with similar properties on nearby streets.

shops
£217 /m²
301 properties · median RV £13,250
offices
£140 /m²
384 properties · median RV £6,700
workshops
£80 /m²
416 properties · median RV £6,800
warehouses
£78 /m²
125 properties · median RV £15,750
factories
£72 /m²
12 properties · median RV £77,750
restaurants
£178 /m²
22 properties · median RV £32,875
cafés
£167 /m²
14 properties · median RV £11,250
pubs
— /m²
40 properties · median RV £31,750
hair salons
£175 /m²
5 properties · median RV £7,900
vehicle repair workshops
£80 /m²
19 properties · median RV £12,250

Business rates across Lewes

How are business rates worked out in Lewes?

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 Lewes?

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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