Grade II listed · North Hertfordshire

17-43, Ridge Avenue

17-43, Ridge Avenue is a Grade II listed building in North Hertfordshire, first listed on 7 September 1979. It is one of 1,603 Grade II entries among 1,734 listed buildings in North Hertfordshire; 42% of North Hertfordshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	17-43, Ridge Avenue
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1174624
Date first listed	7 September 1979
Local planning authority	North Hertfordshire
Location	51.97917, -0.22069 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1174624

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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 17-43, Ridge Avenue

Name	Grade	Distance
44-58, Rushby Walk	II	54 m
24-30, HILLSHOT (See details for further address information)	II	74 m
60-78, Rushby Walk	II	82 m
Birds Hill Estate	II	122 m
2-42, Rushby Mead	II	135 m
86-144, Rushby Mead	II	189 m
Mrs Howard Memorial Hall	II	203 m
103-115, Rushby Mead	II	232 m
124, Ridge Road	II	240 m
9-27, Birds Hill	II	266 m

Frequently asked questions

Is 17-43, Ridge Avenue listed?

Yes. 17-43, Ridge Avenue is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1174624, first listed on 7 September 1979. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to 17-43, Ridge Avenue?

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