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Is my business rates bill too high in Workington?

1,413 business properties in Workington have a 2026 rateable value; the median is £7,500. Search yours to see how its price per m² compares with similar properties on nearby streets.

shops
£68 /m²
287 properties · median RV £7,400
offices
£75 /m²
205 properties · median RV £3,400
workshops
£44 /m²
198 properties · median RV £8,600
warehouses
£54 /m²
135 properties · median RV £9,700
factories
£24 /m²
23 properties · median RV £55,500
restaurants
£94 /m²
16 properties · median RV £26,375
cafés
£84 /m²
12 properties · median RV £11,500
pubs
— /m²
35 properties · median RV £15,500
hair salons
£55 /m²
14 properties · median RV £3,800
vehicle repair workshops
£44 /m²
12 properties · median RV £8,750
day nurseries
£80 /m²
5 properties · median RV £19,750

Business rates across Allerdale

How are business rates worked out in Workington?

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 Workington?

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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