Grade II listed · Sunderland

5, Albion Place

5, Albion Place is a Grade II listed building in Sunderland, first listed on 10 November 1978. It is one of 344 Grade II entries among 370 listed buildings in Sunderland; 14% of Sunderland’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	5, Albion Place
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1279912
Date first listed	10 November 1978
Local planning authority	Sunderland
Location	54.90317, -1.38809 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1279912

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Sunderland will require for your works on 5, Albion Place, 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 5, Albion Place

Name	Grade	Distance
3 and 4, Albion Place	II	12 m
2 and 3, Mary Street	II	77 m
Galen Building with steps, walls and railings attached	II	95 m
14-16, STOCKTON ROAD (See details for further address information)	II	114 m
Fitzgerald'S Public House	II	133 m
Retaining Wall and Railings Around Corner of Raised Area Opposite Number 12	II	148 m
St Mary's Building of the University of Sunderland	II	205 m
West Lodge, Tunstall School (Senior Section) with Attached Garden Wall	II	218 m
Wall behind St Mary's Building at the University of Sunderland	II	220 m
West Park United Reformed Church	II	226 m

Frequently asked questions

Is 5, Albion Place listed?

Yes. 5, Albion Place is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1279912, first listed on 10 November 1978. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to 5, Albion Place?

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