Grade II listed · Colchester

21-31, 31A, 31B, 31C, LEXDEN ROAD (See details for further address information)

21-31, 31A, 31B, 31C, LEXDEN ROAD (See details for further address information) is a Grade II listed building in Colchester, first listed on 25 March 1968. It is one of 1,409 Grade II entries among 1,554 listed buildings in Colchester; 21% of Colchester’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	21-31, 31A, 31B, 31C, LEXDEN ROAD (See details for further address information)
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1123590
Date first listed	25 March 1968
Local planning authority	Colchester
Location	51.88787, 0.88606 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1123590

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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 21-31, 31A, 31B, 31C, LEXDEN ROAD (See details for further address information)

Name	Grade	Distance
19, Lexden Road	II	52 m
33-51, LEXDEN ROAD (See details for further address information)	II	115 m
Royal Grammar School	II	146 m
Essex County Hospital	II	230 m
1, Lexden Road	II	235 m
The Hospital Arms Public House	II	249 m
Wellington Place	II	257 m
113 and 115, Crouch Street	II	279 m
Gate and Gate Piers of Number 107	II	311 m
Crouched Friars	II	328 m

Frequently asked questions

Is 21-31, 31A, 31B, 31C, LEXDEN ROAD (See details for further address information) listed?

Yes. 21-31, 31A, 31B, 31C, LEXDEN ROAD (See details for further address information) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1123590, first listed on 25 March 1968. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to 21-31, 31A, 31B, 31C, LEXDEN ROAD (See details for further address information)?

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