Grade II* listed · Stafford

Former Post Office and attached railings and gate

Former Post Office and attached railings and gate is a Grade II* listed building in Stafford, first listed on 29 July 1970. It is one of 69 Grade II* entries among 834 listed buildings in Stafford; 29% of Stafford’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Former Post Office and attached railings and gate
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1195351
Date first listed	29 July 1970
Local planning authority	Stafford
Location	52.80522, -2.11664 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1195351

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What the grade means for works

Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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 Former Post Office and attached railings and gate

Name	Grade	Distance
37 and 38, Greengate Street	II	20 m
Railings Approximately 5 Metres South of Post Office	II	24 m
23, 23a, 23b, 23c, Greengate Street	II	35 m
39, 39a and 40, Greengate Street	II	37 m
21 and 22, Greengate Street	II	40 m
20, Greengate Street	II	52 m
19, Greengate Street	II	60 m
Primrose Cottage	II	77 m
The Picture House	II	94 m
Swan Hotel	II*	98 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Former Post Office and attached railings and gate listed?

Yes. Former Post Office and attached railings and gate is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1195351, first listed on 29 July 1970. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Former Post Office and attached railings and gate?

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