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Is my business rates bill too high in Runcorn?

1,602 business properties in Runcorn have a 2026 rateable value; the median is £13,750. Search yours to see how its price per m² compares with similar properties on nearby streets.

shops
£86 /m²
299 properties · median RV £7,700
offices
£123 /m²
275 properties · median RV £14,000
workshops
£63 /m²
239 properties · median RV £15,250
warehouses
£64 /m²
186 properties · median RV £38,750
factories
£47 /m²
37 properties · median RV £119,000
restaurants
£406 /m²
9 properties · median RV £83,500
pubs
— /m²
31 properties · median RV £16,000
hair salons
£100 /m²
10 properties · median RV £3,025
vehicle repair workshops
£60 /m²
13 properties · median RV £13,750
day nurseries
£101 /m²
13 properties · median RV £22,000

Business rates across Halton

How are business rates worked out in Runcorn?

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 Runcorn?

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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