Grade II listed · Bedford

The Old Post Office

The Old Post Office is a Grade II listed building in Bedford, first listed on 27 August 1987. It is one of 1,239 Grade II entries among 1,331 listed buildings in Bedford; 63% of Bedford’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The Old Post Office
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1277532
Date first listed	27 August 1987
Local planning authority	Bedford
Location	52.09423, -0.53380 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1277532

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Bedford will require for your works on The Old 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 Old Post Office

Name	Grade	Distance
7, Church Road	II	12 m
Wootton War Memorial	II	56 m
The Old Bakehouse, 23 and 25 Church Road	II	113 m
2-8, Church Road	II	116 m
21 and 23, Church Row	II	117 m
Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin	I	181 m
3 and 5, Cranfield Road	II	226 m
48, Church Road	II	231 m
Ivy Cottage	II	246 m
Barn to Number 50	II	261 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Old Post Office listed?

Yes. The Old Post Office is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1277532, first listed on 27 August 1987. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The Old Post Office?

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