> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://bristol-uncovered.uk/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Business Rateable Values increase by 26% in Bristol - URL: https://bristol-uncovered.uk/business-rateable-values-increase-by-26-in-bristol/ - Published: 2026-04-01T15:26:36.000Z - Updated: 2026-04-01T15:26:36.000Z - Author: Chris McEvoy In 2023 the Rateable Value of businesses in Bristol was **£550 million**. In April 2026 this figure is **£693 million**. This is an increase of **26%** ### **Rateable Value and Business Rates** The "Rateable Value" is not the same as the "Business Rates" bill that businesses have to pay. A combination of multipliers and relief schemes will determine the actual bill that a business has to pay. From: [Estimate your business rates](https://www.gov.uk/calculate-your-business-rates?ref=bristol-uncovered.uk) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/7e/00/7e00f3c6-351e-48d6-a922-14b85820294b/content/images/2026/03/image-90.png) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/7e/00/7e00f3c6-351e-48d6-a922-14b85820294b/content/images/2026/03/image-91.png) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/7e/00/7e00f3c6-351e-48d6-a922-14b85820294b/content/images/2026/03/image-93.png) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/7e/00/7e00f3c6-351e-48d6-a922-14b85820294b/content/images/2026/03/image-94.png) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/7e/00/7e00f3c6-351e-48d6-a922-14b85820294b/content/images/2026/03/image-95.png) In this report I will show estimated business rates bills based on the "Standard" multiplier. It will not reflect the lower multipliers applicable to businesses that can use the "Retail, hospitality and leisure" multipliers. Also, this calculation will not take [relief schemes](https://www.gov.uk/business-rates-relief/supporting-small-business-relief?ref=bristol-uncovered.uk) into account. There is a special scheme for "[Pubs and Live Music Venues](https://www.gov.uk/government/news/pubs-and-live-music-venues-relief?ref=bristol-uncovered.uk)". --- ## Changes Between 2023 and 2026 ### Categories by Number Of Premises - There are **4,150** premises in Bristol in the "SHOPS AND PREMISES" Category - Valuations for this category have increased by **16.6%** - A "Standard" rates bill for this category has increased by **4.5%** ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/7e/00/7e00f3c6-351e-48d6-a922-14b85820294b/content/images/2026/04/image.png) ### Categories by Valuation Change ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/7e/00/7e00f3c6-351e-48d6-a922-14b85820294b/content/images/2026/04/image-1.png) ### Special Category Code (SCAT) by Premises ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/7e/00/7e00f3c6-351e-48d6-a922-14b85820294b/content/images/2026/04/image-2.png) ### Special Category Code (SCAT) by Valuation Change Not all premises have a SCAT Code, which is why the totals may vary from the Categories data. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/7e/00/7e00f3c6-351e-48d6-a922-14b85820294b/content/images/2026/04/image-4.png) ### Biggest Valuation Changes for Individual Businesses (Top 10) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/7e/00/7e00f3c6-351e-48d6-a922-14b85820294b/content/images/2026/04/image-5.png) ### 4 Car Spaces at 30 Whiteladies Road The rateable value of these parking spaces has increased by **1400%** from £480 to £7,200 ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/7e/00/7e00f3c6-351e-48d6-a922-14b85820294b/content/images/2026/04/image-6.png) **2023 Valuation** ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/7e/00/7e00f3c6-351e-48d6-a922-14b85820294b/content/images/2026/04/image-8.png) **2026 Valuation** ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/7e/00/7e00f3c6-351e-48d6-a922-14b85820294b/content/images/2026/04/image-9.png) --- ### Bristol Rovers and Bristol City Bristol Rovers are the winners with a **reduction** in rateable value of **2%**, whilst Ashton Gate has increased by **126%** ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/7e/00/7e00f3c6-351e-48d6-a922-14b85820294b/content/images/2026/04/image-12.png) --- ### Public Houses Rateable values have increased by almost **50%** ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/7e/00/7e00f3c6-351e-48d6-a922-14b85820294b/content/images/2026/04/image-13.png) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/7e/00/7e00f3c6-351e-48d6-a922-14b85820294b/content/images/2026/04/image-14.png) ### The Coronation Pub ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/7e/00/7e00f3c6-351e-48d6-a922-14b85820294b/content/images/2026/04/image-17.png) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/7e/00/7e00f3c6-351e-48d6-a922-14b85820294b/content/images/2026/04/image-15.png) Ben Cheshire, the landlord of The Coronation was [in the news recently](https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/whats-on/insane-council-costs-one-bristols-10859560?ref=bristol-uncovered.uk) where he spoke about the Council Fee for running a community event rose from £50 to £500\. The increase in rateable values will make it even harder for community pubs to survive. Ben is running a [community fundraiser](https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-fund-the-annual-kingston-road-community-street-party?ref=bristol-uncovered.uk) to help cover the costs of the event. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/7e/00/7e00f3c6-351e-48d6-a922-14b85820294b/content/images/2026/04/image-18.png) > Hello! We at The Coronation have been organising the annual Kingston road street party since 2022\. A completely free event with music and entertainment for the community of all ages to enjoy, attracting hundreds of people from all walks of life. > We normally have a children's magic show at the start of the event, followed by music acts of a mix genres including two show of a full samba bands playing throughout the day. Finishing the evening with a silent disco. > The Coronation in the past has always self funded the street party, but this year unfortunately Bristol city council have increased the fee to use the street. It has gone from £25 each year to over £500 of admin fees. This is before any money has been paid out to the artists who play or our terrific sound and staging technician. > The current Labour government are also about to implement over a 100% increase in business rates and alongside other costs across the board, small independent local places like ours are struggling and need your support now more than ever.We cannot afford to fund the whole event any longer, this is why we are asking support from the public to help fund this free community event. So we can make sure every artist is paid for there performance and all the public can have a bloody good time enjoying themselves all day. > We appreciate [any donation you can spare](https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-fund-the-annual-kingston-road-community-street-party?ref=bristol-uncovered.uk), big or small to help make this free community event come to life. Thank you. The Coronation ### The Bristol Beacon Meanwhile The Bristol Beacon has seen no increase in the rateable value since 2023, whilst Bristol pubs have seen their rateable values increase by £4.6 Million during the same period. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/7e/00/7e00f3c6-351e-48d6-a922-14b85820294b/content/images/2026/04/image-19.png) --- ### Winners Here are some of the businesses who have seen their rateable values drop dramatically since 2023 ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/7e/00/7e00f3c6-351e-48d6-a922-14b85820294b/content/images/2026/04/image-20.png) --- ### Wards ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/7e/00/7e00f3c6-351e-48d6-a922-14b85820294b/content/images/2026/04/image-21.png) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/7e/00/7e00f3c6-351e-48d6-a922-14b85820294b/content/images/2026/04/image-22.png) --- You can explore these reports yourself at BU Reports. Look for "Bristol Business Rates". ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/7e/00/7e00f3c6-351e-48d6-a922-14b85820294b/content/images/2026/04/image-23.png)