Grade II listed · Bedford

45-49, Village Road

45-49, Village Road is a Grade II listed building in Bedford, first listed on 27 August 1987. It is one of 1,239 Grade II entries among 1,331 listed buildings in Bedford; 63% of Bedford’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	45-49, Village Road
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1114234
Date first listed	27 August 1987
Local planning authority	Bedford
Location	52.14890, -0.52768 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1114234

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 45-49, Village Road

Name	Grade	Distance
38-40, Village Road	II	50 m
West Lodge	II	66 m
Bromham Cvp School and Schoolhouse	II	130 m
62-66, Village Road	II	201 m
Kerry House	II	327 m
14, the Green	II	348 m
Kerry Thatch	II	365 m
88-92, Village Road	II	427 m
Barn at Bromham Mill	II	429 m
Berry Farmhouse	II	446 m

Frequently asked questions

Is 45-49, Village Road listed?

Yes. 45-49, Village Road is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1114234, first listed on 27 August 1987. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to 45-49, Village Road?

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