Grade II listed · Northumberland

The Post Office

The Post Office is a Grade II listed building in Northumberland, first listed on 25 January 1985. It is one of 5,167 Grade II entries among 5,605 listed buildings in Northumberland; 29% of Northumberland’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The Post Office
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1276861
Date first listed	25 January 1985
Local planning authority	Northumberland
Location	55.52813, -1.91207 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1276861

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Northumberland will require for your works on The Post Office, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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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 The Post Office

Name	Grade	Distance
Bank Top	II	18 m
Public Fountain at Bank Top	II	33 m
Bank Top	II	55 m
Bank Top Cottage	II	85 m
9-12, the Square	II	237 m
Urn Circa 10 Yards West of Estate House	II	259 m
The Estate House	II	280 m
Urn Circa 5 Yards North of Estate House	II	284 m
Stable Yard at Chillingham Incorporating Coach House, Bridge House and West House	II	339 m
Walled Garden and Associated Buildings at Chillingham	II	422 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Post Office listed?

Yes. The Post Office is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1276861, first listed on 25 January 1985. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The Post Office?

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