Grade II listed · Birmingham

Ashley and Strathcona Buildings, Birmingham University

Ashley and Strathcona Buildings, Birmingham University is a Grade II listed building in Birmingham, first listed on 30 March 1993. It is one of 1,386 Grade II entries among 1,520 listed buildings in Birmingham; 79% of Birmingham’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Ashley and Strathcona Buildings, Birmingham University
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1234299
Date first listed	30 March 1993
Local planning authority	Birmingham
Location	52.45160, -1.92830 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1234299

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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 Ashley and Strathcona Buildings, Birmingham University

Name	Grade	Distance
The Barber Institute at Birmingham University	I	140 m
The Lodges, gates, gate piers and walls to Birmingham University campus, Pritchatt's Road	II	167 m
Equestrian Statue of George I	II	187 m
Chamberlain Tower	II*	252 m
Minerals and Physical Metallurgy Building, University of Birmingham	II	288 m
University House	II	308 m
Great Hall and Quadrant Range	II*	319 m
Winterbourne	II	323 m
Garth House	II*	355 m
King Edward'S School Chapel	II*	460 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Ashley and Strathcona Buildings, Birmingham University listed?

Yes. Ashley and Strathcona Buildings, Birmingham University is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1234299, first listed on 30 March 1993. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Ashley and Strathcona Buildings, Birmingham University?

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