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Is my business rates bill too high in Seaford?

544 business properties in Seaford have a 2026 rateable value; the median is £7,900. Search yours to see how its price per m² compares with similar properties on nearby streets.

shops
£161 /m²
170 properties · median RV £11,375
offices
£136 /m²
43 properties · median RV £7,300
workshops
£75 /m²
43 properties · median RV £7,900
warehouses
£71 /m²
10 properties · median RV £16,025
restaurants
£131 /m²
12 properties · median RV £11,125
pubs
— /m²
8 properties · median RV £38,750
hair salons
£186 /m²
6 properties · median RV £8,050
vehicle repair workshops
£75 /m²
9 properties · median RV £7,600

Business rates across Lewes

How are business rates worked out in Seaford?

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 Seaford?

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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