Grade II listed · Trafford

The Top Rank Club (Former Essoldo Cinema)

The Top Rank Club (Former Essoldo Cinema) is a Grade II listed building in Trafford, first listed on 28 March 1994. It is one of 246 Grade II entries among 262 listed buildings in Trafford; 87% of Trafford’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameThe Top Rank Club (Former Essoldo Cinema)
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1240376
Date first listed28 March 1994
Local planning authorityTrafford
Location53.44617, -2.30565 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1240376

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Trafford will require for your works on The Top Rank Club (Former Essoldo Cinema), lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Top Rank Club (Former Essoldo Cinema) listed?
Yes. The Top Rank Club (Former Essoldo Cinema) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1240376, first listed on 28 March 1994. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to The Top Rank Club (Former Essoldo Cinema)?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Trafford, 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.