Grade I listed · Vale of White Horse

Brick Alley Almshouses

Brick Alley Almshouses is a Grade I listed building in Vale of White Horse, first listed on 10 December 1971. It is one of 43 Grade I entries among 2,184 listed buildings in Vale of White Horse; 30% of Vale of White Horse’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Brick Alley Almshouses
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1200005
Date first listed	10 December 1971
Local planning authority	Vale of White Horse
Location	51.66718, -1.28281 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1200005

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Vale of White Horse will require for your works on Brick Alley Almshouses, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

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 Brick Alley Almshouses

Name	Grade	Distance
Organ Blowing Chamber in St Helen'S Churchyard	II	16 m
Wall Adjoining Brick Alley Almshouses on the River Front to the East	II	24 m
Long Alley Almshouses	I	34 m
Wall to the Old Anchor Inn	II	42 m
Church of St Helen	I	44 m
The Old Anchor Inn	II	57 m
58 and 60, East St Helen Street	II	60 m
54 and 56, East St Helen Street (South-East Side)	II	63 m
NOs 1-3, TWITTYS ALMSHOUSES	II	65 m
52, East St Helen Street	II	69 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Brick Alley Almshouses listed?

Yes. Brick Alley Almshouses is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1200005, first listed on 10 December 1971. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Brick Alley Almshouses?

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