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Is my business rates bill too high in Peacehaven?

313 business properties in Peacehaven have a 2026 rateable value; the median is £11,000. Search yours to see how its price per m² compares with similar properties on nearby streets.

shops
£164 /m²
93 properties · median RV £11,000
offices
£154 /m²
34 properties · median RV £4,900
workshops
£115 /m²
35 properties · median RV £17,750
warehouses
£111 /m²
13 properties · median RV £15,750
restaurants
£207 /m²
8 properties · median RV £23,750
pubs
— /m²
6 properties · median RV £55,500
hair salons
£183 /m²
5 properties · median RV £4,400

Business rates across Lewes

How are business rates worked out in Peacehaven?

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 Peacehaven?

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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