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Business rates in Liverpool

Liverpool has 24,959 rated business properties with a median rateable value of £7,800. Around 64% sit below the £12,000 Small Business Rate Relief threshold, so a large share could pay little or no business rates, if the relief is applied.

At £7,800, the typical Liverpool rateable value is below the England & Wales median of £9,600. The largest single group of properties falls in the under £12,000 band, and the average (£34,974) runs ahead of the median, the sign of a long tail of higher-value premises.

Rateable values across Liverpool

• Under £12,000 (100% SBRR possible)15,927 (64%)
• £12,000-£15,000 (tapered SBRR)1,302 (5%)
• £15,000-£51,000 (small business / RHL multiplier)4,999 (20%)
• £51,000 and above (standard multiplier)2,731 (11%)

Which multiplier applies in Liverpool?

Multipliers are national, not local. Properties under £51,000 use the small business multiplier (43.2p), or the lower RHL multiplier(38.2p) if they're retail, hospitality or leisure. £51,000 and above use the standard 48.0p. Estimate yours with the calculator.

If your Liverpool bill looks too high

Check you're getting every relief you qualify for, and that your rateable valueis correct, if it's out of line with comparable Liverpool properties you can appeal it.

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Property counts and rateable values are derived from the Valuation Office Agency rating list, used under the VOA's terms and conditions. Check an individual property on the GOV.UK valuation service.