Grade II listed · Wakefield

20, RISHWORTH STREET (See details for further address information)

20, RISHWORTH STREET (See details for further address information) is a Grade II listed building in Wakefield, first listed on 22 March 1988. It is one of 659 Grade II entries among 741 listed buildings in Wakefield; 77% of Wakefield’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	20, RISHWORTH STREET (See details for further address information)
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1243433
Date first listed	22 March 1988
Local planning authority	Wakefield
Location	53.68518, -1.50164 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1243433

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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 20, RISHWORTH STREET (See details for further address information)

Name	Grade	Distance
18, Rishworth Street	II	9 m
Statue of Queen Victoria	II	28 m
2-8 Castrop Rauxel Square	II	47 m
71, Northgate	II	89 m
10, 12, 14, 14a, 16, 18, Bond Street	II	92 m
County Hall (Offices of West Yorkshire County Council)	I	94 m
Forecourt walls to number 71	II	101 m
K6 Telephone Kiosk Outside Crown Court	II	103 m
Crown Court House	II*	108 m
Nos. 87-93, Northgate	II	109 m

Frequently asked questions

Is 20, RISHWORTH STREET (See details for further address information) listed?

Yes. 20, RISHWORTH STREET (See details for further address information) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1243433, first listed on 22 March 1988. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to 20, RISHWORTH STREET (See details for further address information)?

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