Grade II listed · Ipswich

145-149 St Helen'S Street

145-149 St Helen'S Street is a Grade II listed building in Ipswich, first listed on 15 December 1977. It is one of 419 Grade II entries among 459 listed buildings in Ipswich; 55% of Ipswich’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	145-149 St Helen'S Street
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1236653
Date first listed	15 December 1977
Local planning authority	Ipswich
Location	52.05696, 1.16654 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1236653

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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 145-149 St Helen'S Street

Name	Grade	Distance
117-125, St Helen'S Street	II	83 m
Church of St Helen	II	95 m
Robertsons the Eyegate Bookshop	II	108 m
Water Lily Public House	II	118 m
Moyes Butchers	II	125 m
St Helen'S Terrace	II	145 m
120, Woodbridge Road	II	147 m
Dove Inn	II	183 m
74, St Helen'S Street	II	190 m
70 and 72, St Helen'S Street	II	195 m

Frequently asked questions

Is 145-149 St Helen'S Street listed?

Yes. 145-149 St Helen'S Street is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1236653, first listed on 15 December 1977. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to 145-149 St Helen'S Street?

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