Grade II listed · Manchester

Former Boys Prison Block of Hmp Manchester

Former Boys Prison Block of Hmp Manchester is a Grade II listed building in Manchester, first listed on 3 October 1974. It is one of 748 Grade II entries among 844 listed buildings in Manchester; 13% of Manchester’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Former Boys Prison Block of Hmp Manchester
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1254635
Date first listed	3 October 1974
Local planning authority	Manchester
Location	53.49348, -2.24497 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1254635

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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 Former Boys Prison Block of Hmp Manchester

Name	Grade	Distance
The Tower of Hmp Manchester	II	62 m
Main Prison Block of Hmp Manchester	II	125 m
Gatehouse of Hmp Manchester	II	147 m
Knowsley Hotel	II	309 m
Cheetham Town Hall (Former)	II	333 m
Cheetham Town Hall Annexe (Former)	II	345 m
St Chad's Cheetham Hill First World War Memorial Cross	II	345 m
Roman Catholic Church of St Chad and attached Presbytery, and Boundary Walls	II	370 m
Former Free Library	II	370 m
Former Synagogue	II	421 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Former Boys Prison Block of Hmp Manchester listed?

Yes. Former Boys Prison Block of Hmp Manchester is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1254635, first listed on 3 October 1974. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Former Boys Prison Block of Hmp Manchester?

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