Grade I listed · Leicester

Jewry Wall

Jewry Wall is a Grade I listed building in Leicester, first listed on 5 January 1950. It is one of 14 Grade I entries among 395 listed buildings in Leicester; 0% of Leicester’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameJewry Wall
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1074773
Date first listed5 January 1950
Local planning authorityLeicester
Location52.63506, -1.14109 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1074773

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Leicester will require for your works on Jewry Wall, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Jewry Wall listed?
Yes. Jewry Wall is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1074773, 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 Jewry Wall?
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.