Grade II listed · Bedford

49 and 51, Cause End Road

49 and 51, Cause End Road is a Grade II listed building in Bedford, first listed on 13 July 1964. It is one of 1,239 Grade II entries among 1,331 listed buildings in Bedford; 6% of Bedford’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
Name49 and 51, Cause End Road
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1249235
Date first listed13 July 1964
Local planning authorityBedford
Location52.09803, -0.53082 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1249235

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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 49 and 51, Cause End Road

NameGradeDistance
Manor FarmhouseII71 m
Yew Tree CottagesII207 m
52 and 56, Cause End RoadII208 m
58, Cause End RoadII220 m
72 and 74, Bedford RoadII287 m
2-8, Church RoadII411 m
The Old Bakehouse, 23 and 25 Church RoadII441 m
Wootton War MemorialII448 m
21 and 23, Church RowII461 m
3 and 5, Cranfield RoadII463 m

Frequently asked questions

Is 49 and 51, Cause End Road listed?
Yes. 49 and 51, Cause End Road is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1249235, first listed on 13 July 1964. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to 49 and 51, Cause End Road?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Bedford, 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.