Grade II* listed · Oxford

Headington Hill Hall and attached forecourt wall

Headington Hill Hall and attached forecourt wall is a Grade II* listed building in Oxford, first listed on 7 December 1992. It is one of 80 Grade II* entries among 1,181 listed buildings in Oxford; 91% of Oxford’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Headington Hill Hall and attached forecourt wall
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1047044
Date first listed	7 December 1992
Local planning authority	Oxford
Location	51.75510, -1.23112 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1047044

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Oxford will require for your works on Headington Hill Hall and attached forecourt wall, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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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 Headington Hill Hall and attached forecourt wall

Name	Grade	Distance
Bridge Over Headington Road at Headington Hill Hall	II	116 m
Stone on the North Side of Headington Hill 20 Yards to the East of the Bridge	II	131 m
Headington Hill Hall Lodge House	II	189 m
Gatepiers at Hilltop	II	233 m
Hilltop	II	246 m
Stone on the South Side of Headington Road 50 Yards East of Hilltop	II	278 m
Stone at the Junction of Marston Road and the Footpath to Pullens Lane	II	307 m
St Clement's, Oxford War Memorial	II	473 m
New Marston War Memorial	II	484 m
South Park commemoration stone	II	508 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Headington Hill Hall and attached forecourt wall listed?

Yes. Headington Hill Hall and attached forecourt wall is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1047044, first listed on 7 December 1992. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Headington Hill Hall and attached forecourt wall?

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.