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Is my business rates bill too high in Sleaford?

1,369 business properties in Sleaford have a 2026 rateable value; the median is £8,000. Search yours to see how its price per m² compares with similar properties on nearby streets.

shops
£115 /m²
252 properties · median RV £8,100
offices
£87 /m²
221 properties · median RV £5,500
workshops
£55 /m²
218 properties · median RV £7,350
warehouses
£59 /m²
89 properties · median RV £20,250
factories
£40 /m²
22 properties · median RV £51,500
restaurants
£101 /m²
25 properties · median RV £12,750
cafés
£118 /m²
14 properties · median RV £8,400
pubs
— /m²
31 properties · median RV £15,000
hair salons
£121 /m²
32 properties · median RV £4,950
vehicle repair workshops
£60 /m²
18 properties · median RV £13,500
day nurseries
£80 /m²
10 properties · median RV £11,875

Business rates across North Kesteven

How are business rates worked out in Sleaford?

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 Sleaford?

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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