Grade II listed · Newcastle upon Tyne

21 and 23, St Thomas' Street

21 and 23, St Thomas' Street is a Grade II listed building in Newcastle upon Tyne, first listed on 17 December 1971. It is one of 563 Grade II entries among 722 listed buildings in Newcastle upon Tyne; 19% of Newcastle upon Tyne’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	21 and 23, St Thomas' Street
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1119589
Date first listed	17 December 1971
Local planning authority	Newcastle upon Tyne
Location	54.97762, -1.61787 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1119589

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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 21 and 23, St Thomas' Street

Name	Grade	Distance
25, St Thomas' Street	II	16 m
2-12, St Thomas' Square	II	24 m
3-7, St Thomas' Terrace	II	26 m
1-9, St Thomas' Square	II	43 m
Number 18 and Gate and Area Railings	II	44 m
19, St Thomas' Crescent	II	44 m
17 and 19, St Thomas' Street	II	53 m
Gates, Lodges and Railings at Royal Victoria Infirmary	II	53 m
20-27, ST THOMAS' CRESCENT (See details for further address information)	II	63 m
King George VI Building Department for Agriculture and the Centre for Lifelong Learning	II	69 m

Frequently asked questions

Is 21 and 23, St Thomas' Street listed?

Yes. 21 and 23, St Thomas' Street is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1119589, first listed on 17 December 1971. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to 21 and 23, St Thomas' Street?

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