Business rates / Property types / Nurseries & Childcare

Business rates for nurseries & childcare

There are around 12,732 nurseries & childcare on the rating list, with a median rateable value of £21,750. Most pay on the small business or standard multiplier, with Small Business Rate Relief available under £15,000.

12,732Nurseries & Childcare on the list

£21,750Median rateable value

£9,396Typical charge before relief

25%Under the £12k SBRR threshold

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Worked example

A nursery / childcare with the median rateable value of £21,750 would be charged on the small business (43.2p) multiplier, about £9,396 a year before any relief. Check whether you qualify for relief that brings it down.

Relief for nurseries & childcare

Small Business Rate Relief: up to 100% under £12,000, tapering to £15,000.
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Questions

How much are business rates for nurseries & childcare?

A typical nursery / childcare has a rateable value of £21,750. On the small business (43.2p) multiplier that's roughly £9,396 a year before relief.

What relief can nurseries & childcare claim?

Nurseries & Childcare can claim Small Business Rate Relief under £15,000 and should check their rateable value is correct. The RHL multiplier doesn't apply to this property type.

How do I check my nursery / childcare bill?

Upload it to our free checker, we read it, cross-check the rateable value against the official VOA list, and flag any missed relief.

Other property types

Counts and rateable values are derived from the Valuation Office Agency rating list, used under the VOA's terms and conditions.