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Is my business rates bill too high in Romford?

3,977 business properties in Romford have a 2026 rateable value; the median is £15,250. Search yours to see how its price per m² compares with similar properties on nearby streets.

shops
£213 /m²
1297 properties · median RV £16,000
offices
£193 /m²
567 properties · median RV £9,300
workshops
£109 /m²
337 properties · median RV £13,250
warehouses
£109 /m²
249 properties · median RV £36,250
factories
£102 /m²
46 properties · median RV £33,375
restaurants
£241 /m²
53 properties · median RV £47,750
cafés
£209 /m²
7 properties · median RV £11,500
pubs
— /m²
43 properties · median RV £55,500
hair salons
£182 /m²
11 properties · median RV £9,900
vehicle repair workshops
£120 /m²
9 properties · median RV £66,500
business units
£170 /m²
33 properties · median RV £7,700
day nurseries
£135 /m²
35 properties · median RV £25,000

Business rates across Havering

How are business rates worked out in Romford?

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 Romford?

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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