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Is my business rates bill too high in Royston?

1,358 business properties in Royston have a 2026 rateable value; the median is £12,000. Search yours to see how its price per m² compares with similar properties on nearby streets.

shops
£161 /m²
176 properties · median RV £11,500
offices
£161 /m²
246 properties · median RV £10,625
workshops
£72 /m²
173 properties · median RV £12,000
warehouses
£82 /m²
113 properties · median RV £30,500
factories
£100 /m²
40 properties · median RV £28,375
restaurants
£133 /m²
15 properties · median RV £21,000
pubs
— /m²
33 properties · median RV £25,500
hair salons
£161 /m²
15 properties · median RV £5,300
vehicle repair workshops
£69 /m²
19 properties · median RV £23,750
business units
£51 /m²
6 properties · median RV £7,000
day nurseries
£113 /m²
15 properties · median RV £16,500

Business rates across North Hertfordshire

How are business rates worked out in Royston?

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 Royston?

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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