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Is my business rates bill too high in Torquay?

2,866 business properties in Torquay have a 2026 rateable value; the median is £7,100. Search yours to see how its price per m² compares with similar properties on nearby streets.

shops
£109 /m²
823 properties · median RV £7,400
offices
£102 /m²
332 properties · median RV £5,250
workshops
£81 /m²
131 properties · median RV £9,700
warehouses
£72 /m²
53 properties · median RV £25,000
factories
£59 /m²
5 properties · median RV £97,500
restaurants
£97 /m²
67 properties · median RV £13,750
cafés
£101 /m²
48 properties · median RV £10,750
pubs
— /m²
56 properties · median RV £26,000
hair salons
£114 /m²
38 properties · median RV £5,700
vehicle repair workshops
£91 /m²
30 properties · median RV £16,625
day nurseries
£126 /m²
8 properties · median RV £22,250

Business rates across Torbay

How are business rates worked out in Torquay?

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 Torquay?

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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