Grade II listed · Central Bedfordshire

71,73a and 73, Bedford Road

71,73a and 73, Bedford Road is a Grade II listed building in Central Bedfordshire, first listed on 26 October 1980. It is one of 1,756 Grade II entries among 1,919 listed buildings in Central Bedfordshire; 59% of Central Bedfordshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
Name71,73a and 73, Bedford Road
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1158065
Date first listed26 October 1980
Local planning authorityCentral Bedfordshire
Location51.96764, -0.42745 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1158065

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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 71,73a and 73, Bedford Road

NameGradeDistance
The Bull InnII13 m
69, Bedford RoadII42 m
20, Bedford RoadII163 m
Barn About 30 Metres South West of Manor Farm HouseII179 m
Tudor CottageII190 m
16, Bedford RoadII203 m
The Royal Oak InnII232 m
10, Bedford RoadII246 m
32, Sharpenhoe RoadII285 m
Grange FarmhouseII301 m

Frequently asked questions

Is 71,73a and 73, Bedford Road listed?
Yes. 71,73a and 73, Bedford Road is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1158065, first listed on 26 October 1980. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to 71,73a and 73, Bedford Road?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Central Bedfordshire, 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.