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Is my business rates bill too high in Peterlee?

1,034 business properties in Peterlee have a 2026 rateable value; the median is £8,200. Search yours to see how its price per m² compares with similar properties on nearby streets.

shops
£65 /m²
250 properties · median RV £4,975
offices
£82 /m²
195 properties · median RV £3,600
workshops
£49 /m²
79 properties · median RV £12,250
warehouses
£44 /m²
75 properties · median RV £19,750
factories
£38 /m²
62 properties · median RV £60,750
cafés
£54 /m²
10 properties · median RV £6,600
pubs
— /m²
14 properties · median RV £19,875
hair salons
£72 /m²
29 properties · median RV £3,150
vehicle repair workshops
£39 /m²
13 properties · median RV £9,400
day nurseries
£110 /m²
5 properties · median RV £18,000

Business rates across Durham County

How are business rates worked out in Peterlee?

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 Peterlee?

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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