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Is my business rates bill too high in Shefford?

345 business properties in Shefford have a 2026 rateable value; the median is £11,250. Search yours to see how its price per m² compares with similar properties on nearby streets.

shops
£161 /m²
29 properties · median RV £9,100
offices
£148 /m²
56 properties · median RV £11,250
workshops
£85 /m²
66 properties · median RV £10,750
warehouses
£90 /m²
38 properties · median RV £23,250
factories
£101 /m²
9 properties · median RV £13,000
restaurants
£140 /m²
5 properties · median RV £19,750
pubs
— /m²
10 properties · median RV £19,250
vehicle repair workshops
£90 /m²
9 properties · median RV £13,250

Business rates across Central Bedfordshire Council

How are business rates worked out in Shefford?

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 Shefford?

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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