Grade II listed · Walsall

69 and 72, Ablewell Street

69 and 72, Ablewell Street is a Grade II listed building in Walsall, first listed on 31 July 1986. It is one of 161 Grade II entries among 166 listed buildings in Walsall; 23% of Walsall’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
Name69 and 72, Ablewell Street
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1076420
Date first listed31 July 1986
Local planning authorityWalsall
Location52.58247, -1.97522 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1076420

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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 69 and 72, Ablewell Street

NameGradeDistance
65, 66 and 67, Ablewell StreetII49 m
Church of St MatthewII*136 m
10, 11 and 12, High StreetII241 m
Nos. 6, 7 and 8 Lower Rushall StreetII251 m
Former Police StationII253 m
GuildhallII*261 m
5, 6, 7 and 8, Grove TerraceII263 m
14, Freer StreetII265 m
11, Lower Rushall StreetII269 m
Green Dragon InnII275 m

Frequently asked questions

Is 69 and 72, Ablewell Street listed?
Yes. 69 and 72, Ablewell Street is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1076420, first listed on 31 July 1986. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to 69 and 72, Ablewell Street?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Walsall, 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.