Grade II listed · City of London

Police Call Box at North East Angle of Number 1

Police Call Box at North East Angle of Number 1 is a Grade II listed building in City of London, first listed on 29 January 1991. It is one of 445 Grade II entries among 613 listed buildings in City of London; 87% of City of London’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NamePolice Call Box at North East Angle of Number 1
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1262444
Date first listed29 January 1991
Local planning authorityCity of London
Location51.51680, -0.09699 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1262444

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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 Police Call Box at North East Angle of Number 1

NameGradeDistance
Gate and Railings to Former Churchyard of Church of St BotolphII9 m
Church of St BotolphI26 m
Church of St Anne and St AgnesI58 m
Memorial to Heroic Self SacrificeII*60 m
3 Little Britain and Franklin House 2 Little BritainII67 m
Buckley House 4, Little BritainII78 m
Statue of Rowland HillII125 m
King Edwards Buildings (Post Office)II*140 m
St Martins HouseII144 m
Goldsmiths HallI147 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Police Call Box at North East Angle of Number 1 listed?
Yes. Police Call Box at North East Angle of Number 1 is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1262444, first listed on 29 January 1991. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Police Call Box at North East Angle of Number 1?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from City of London, 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.