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Is my business rates bill too high in West Malling?

930 business properties in West Malling have a 2026 rateable value; the median is £7,200. Search yours to see how its price per m² compares with similar properties on nearby streets.

shops
£215 /m²
98 properties · median RV £12,375
offices
£199 /m²
519 properties · median RV £4,800
workshops
£91 /m²
20 properties · median RV £9,200
warehouses
£96 /m²
5 properties · median RV £36,250
restaurants
£157 /m²
13 properties · median RV £28,500
pubs
— /m²
18 properties · median RV £35,375
hair salons
£190 /m²
8 properties · median RV £12,125
day nurseries
£146 /m²
5 properties · median RV £29,000

Business rates across Tonbridge & Malling

How are business rates worked out in West Malling?

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 West Malling?

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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