Grade II listed · Leicester

Church of St Mary Magdalen

Church of St Mary Magdalen is a Grade II listed building in Leicester, first listed on 5 January 1950. It is one of 345 Grade II entries among 395 listed buildings in Leicester; 0% of Leicester’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of St Mary Magdalen
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1074020
Date first listed	5 January 1950
Local planning authority	Leicester
Location	52.60551, -1.11577 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1074020

Planning works on this listed building?

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What the grade means for works

Grade II buildings are of special interest and make up over 90% of listed buildings in England. Most alterations, extensions and many internal changes still need listed building consent from the council.

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 Church of St Mary Magdalen

Name	Grade	Distance
The Thatched Cottage	II	76 m
Knighton Hall	II	345 m
Former stables north west of Knighton Hall	II	362 m
The Grove	II	401 m
Block A (Residential Block to west) at former College Hall, University of Leicester	II	448 m
Block E (Social Block) former College Hall, University of Leicester	II	461 m
Block D (Block to east of Social Block) at former College Hall, University of Leicester	II	475 m
Block B (Block to northwest of social block) at former College Hall, University of Leicester	II	487 m
Block C (Residential block due north of social block) at former College Hall, University of Leicester	II	498 m
Ratcliffe Lodge	II	606 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St Mary Magdalen listed?

Yes. Church of St Mary Magdalen is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1074020, first listed on 5 January 1950. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Church of St Mary Magdalen?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Leicester, 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.