Grade II listed · Birmingham

Main Block to Edgbaston College for Girls

Main Block to Edgbaston College for Girls is a Grade II listed building in Birmingham, first listed on 8 July 1982. It is one of 1,386 Grade II entries among 1,520 listed buildings in Birmingham; 27% of Birmingham’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Main Block to Edgbaston College for Girls
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1075699
Date first listed	8 July 1982
Local planning authority	Birmingham
Location	52.46791, -1.92111 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1075699

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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 Main Block to Edgbaston College for Girls

Name	Grade	Distance
35, Calthorpe Road B15	II*	59 m
36, Calthorpe Road B15	II*	69 m
Main Block to Royal School for Deaf Children	II	76 m
37 and 38, Calthorpe Road B15	II	78 m
Anglican Church of St George	II	97 m
39 and 40, Calthorpe Road B15	II	104 m
27 and 28, Calthorpe Road B15	II	130 m
20, Highfield Road B15	II	135 m
30a, Frederick Road B15	II	139 m
41 and 42, Calthorpe Road B15	II	139 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Main Block to Edgbaston College for Girls listed?

Yes. Main Block to Edgbaston College for Girls is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1075699, first listed on 8 July 1982. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Main Block to Edgbaston College for Girls?

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