Grade II listed · Reading

Wycliffe Baptist Church

Wycliffe Baptist Church is a Grade II listed building in Reading, first listed on 14 December 1978. It is one of 476 Grade II entries among 504 listed buildings in Reading; 29% of Reading’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Wycliffe Baptist Church
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1155966
Date first listed	14 December 1978
Local planning authority	Reading
Location	51.45329, -0.94983 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1155966

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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 Wycliffe Baptist Church

Name	Grade	Distance
Gladstone Club	II	98 m
Entrance Lodges and Gates to Cemetery	II	127 m
Andrews and Barrett Family Monuments	II	252 m
107, London Road	II	282 m
105, London Road	II	299 m
Sarcophagus Monument at Reading Cemetery	II	349 m
95 and 97, London Road	II	360 m
Church of Saint Luke and Attached School	II	391 m
Church Hall at Church of Saint Luke	II	392 m
University of Reading School of Education	II	411 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Wycliffe Baptist Church listed?

Yes. Wycliffe Baptist Church is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1155966, first listed on 14 December 1978. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Wycliffe Baptist Church?

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