Grade II listed · Wirral

Nos. 25 and 27, MARKET STREET

Nos. 25 and 27, MARKET STREET is a Grade II listed building in Wirral, first listed on 10 August 1992. It is one of 690 Grade II entries among 731 listed buildings in Wirral; 84% of Wirral’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Nos. 25 and 27, MARKET STREET
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1218306
Date first listed	10 August 1992
Local planning authority	Wirral
Location	53.39213, -3.01622 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1218306

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Wirral will require for your works on Nos. 25 and 27, MARKET STREET, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

Ask Planium what consent you need

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 Nos. 25 and 27, MARKET STREET

Name	Grade	Distance
42 44, Hamilton Street	II	6 m
50, Hamilton Street	II	23 m
The Copperfield Public House	II	27 m
Numbers 29 to 47 (Odd) with Brick Outbuilding to Rear	II	28 m
Old Hsbc Bank Building	II*	34 m
56, Hamilton Street	II	50 m
Nos. 30, 32 and 34, HAMILTON STREET	II	57 m
56-66, Market Street	II	59 m
K6 Telephone Kiosk on Hamilton Street at junction with Duncan Street, adjacent to Hamilton Square	II	74 m
Numbers 35 to 50 (Consecutive) with Railings to Front	I	83 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Nos. 25 and 27, MARKET STREET listed?

Yes. Nos. 25 and 27, MARKET STREET is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1218306, first listed on 10 August 1992. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Nos. 25 and 27, MARKET STREET?

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