Grade II listed · Ipswich

2, St Nicholas Street

2, St Nicholas Street is a Grade II listed building in Ipswich, first listed on 24 April 1990. It is one of 419 Grade II entries among 459 listed buildings in Ipswich; 84% of Ipswich’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	2, St Nicholas Street
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1264103
Date first listed	24 April 1990
Local planning authority	Ipswich
Location	52.05605, 1.15250 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1264103

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 2, St Nicholas Street

Name	Grade	Distance
4, St Nicholas Street	II	8 m
10 and 12, St Nicholas Street	II	26 m
3 and 5, Falcon Street	II	39 m
14a and 14, St Nicholas Street	II	45 m
16, St Nicholas Street	II	50 m
18 and 20, St Nicholas Street	II	55 m
Unitarian Chapel	I	64 m
22, St Nicholas Street	II	66 m
19 and 21, St Nicholas Street	II	68 m
24, St Nicholas Street	II	71 m

Frequently asked questions

Is 2, St Nicholas Street listed?

Yes. 2, St Nicholas Street is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1264103, first listed on 24 April 1990. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to 2, St Nicholas Street?

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