Grade II* listed · Oxford

Wadham College, South Block

Wadham College, South Block is a Grade II* listed building in Oxford, first listed on 12 January 1954. It is one of 80 Grade II* entries among 1,181 listed buildings in Oxford; 0% of Oxford’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameWadham College, South Block
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1046599
Date first listed12 January 1954
Local planning authorityOxford
Location51.75543, -1.25462 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1046599

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What the grade means for works

Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

The protection covers the whole building, inside and out, plus fixtures and attached structures. Typical works that need consent: replacing windows or doors, removing walls or historic fabric, changing roof coverings, installing solar panels or external insulation, and adding extensions.

Listed buildings near Wadham College, South Block

NameGradeDistance
Kings Arms HotelII45 m
Former Blackwells Music Shop and attached buildings for Wadham College to rearII51 m
Trinity College, East Boundary Wall on Parks Road to South of GatewayII52 m
New Bodleian LibraryII54 m
39, Holywell StreetII54 m
Wadham College, Old Stable Buildings on Parks RoadII66 m
38, Holywell StreetII66 m
Trinity College, South Boundary Wall of Garden Forming the Boundary with the Bodleian LibraryII66 m
The Indian InstituteII69 m
Wadham College BursaryII70 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Wadham College, South Block listed?
Yes. Wadham College, South Block is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1046599, first listed on 12 January 1954. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Wadham College, South Block?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Oxford, in addition to any planning permission or building regulations approval. Like-for-like repairs often do not, but confirm with the council’s conservation officer before you start.
Source: National Heritage List for England, © Historic England 2026, via planning.data.gov.uk. Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Retrieved 12 October 2026. Local authority assigned from the list entry point. This page is a summary — the legal record is the official list entry.