Grade II listed · Exeter

38 and 39, Cowick Street

38 and 39, Cowick Street is a Grade II listed building in Exeter, first listed on 29 January 1953. It is one of 878 Grade II entries among 985 listed buildings in Exeter; 6% of Exeter’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	38 and 39, Cowick Street
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1169949
Date first listed	29 January 1953
Local planning authority	Exeter
Location	50.71649, -3.54086 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1169949

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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 38 and 39, Cowick Street

Name	Grade	Distance
40-43, Cowick Street	II	10 m
35-37, Cowick Street	II	16 m
44,45 and 45a, Cowick Street	II	37 m
11-14, Church Road	II	37 m
9 and 10, Church Road	II	45 m
8, Church Road	II	46 m
6 and 7, Church Road	II	53 m
The Prince Albert Inn	II	99 m
Church of St Thomas the Apostle	I	123 m
St Thomas Railway Station	II	166 m

Frequently asked questions

Is 38 and 39, Cowick Street listed?

Yes. 38 and 39, Cowick Street is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1169949, first listed on 29 January 1953. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to 38 and 39, Cowick Street?

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