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Is my business rates bill too high in Retford?

1,597 business properties in Retford have a 2026 rateable value; the median is £7,700. Search yours to see how its price per m² compares with similar properties on nearby streets.

shops
£100 /m²
274 properties · median RV £8,400
offices
£87 /m²
282 properties · median RV £4,250
workshops
£57 /m²
238 properties · median RV £8,550
warehouses
£55 /m²
81 properties · median RV £19,500
factories
£54 /m²
18 properties · median RV £15,875
restaurants
£103 /m²
21 properties · median RV £19,750
cafés
£100 /m²
15 properties · median RV £8,900
pubs
— /m²
42 properties · median RV £15,000
hair salons
£96 /m²
31 properties · median RV £5,300
vehicle repair workshops
£47 /m²
14 properties · median RV £11,250

Business rates across Bassetlaw

How are business rates worked out in Retford?

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 Retford?

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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