Grade II listed · High Peak

Postbox at the Junction with Water Street

Postbox at the Junction with Water Street is a Grade II listed building in High Peak, first listed on 18 June 1986. It is one of 615 Grade II entries among 636 listed buildings in High Peak; 81% of High Peak’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Postbox at the Junction with Water Street
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1257818
Date first listed	18 June 1986
Local planning authority	High Peak
Location	53.25865, -1.91618 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1257818

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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 Postbox at the Junction with Water Street

Name	Grade	Distance
1-6, the Square	II*	31 m
The Old Club House	II	35 m
The Conservatory	II	60 m
The George Public House and George Mansions	II	63 m
6 Bollards to East of Church of St John the Baptist	II	63 m
Natural Mineral Baths	II	69 m
The Opera House	II*	72 m
Old Hall Hotel	II*	77 m
Church of St John the Baptist	II*	79 m
The Old Court House Shops and Restaurant	II	95 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Postbox at the Junction with Water Street listed?

Yes. Postbox at the Junction with Water Street is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1257818, first listed on 18 June 1986. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Postbox at the Junction with Water Street?

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