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Is my business rates bill too high in Swaffham?

429 business properties in Swaffham have a 2026 rateable value; the median is £9,900. Search yours to see how its price per m² compares with similar properties on nearby streets.

shops
£99 /m²
107 properties · median RV £9,200
offices
£112 /m²
46 properties · median RV £9,950
workshops
£59 /m²
39 properties · median RV £8,100
warehouses
£48 /m²
18 properties · median RV £20,250
restaurants
£133 /m²
9 properties · median RV £14,000
pubs
— /m²
8 properties · median RV £7,375
hair salons
£100 /m²
13 properties · median RV £5,400
vehicle repair workshops
£46 /m²
8 properties · median RV £11,625
business units
£88 /m²
21 properties · median RV £10,500

Business rates across Breckland

How are business rates worked out in Swaffham?

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 Swaffham?

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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