Grade II listed · Wirral

Pillar Box 31, Ashville Road (Opposite Junction with Cavendish Road)

Pillar Box 31, Ashville Road (Opposite Junction with Cavendish Road) is a Grade II listed building in Wirral, first listed on 26 June 1986. It is one of 690 Grade II entries among 731 listed buildings in Wirral; 59% of Wirral’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Pillar Box 31, Ashville Road (Opposite Junction with Cavendish Road)
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1282583
Date first listed	26 June 1986
Local planning authority	Wirral
Location	53.39494, -3.04269 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1282583

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Wirral will require for your works on Pillar Box 31, Ashville Road (Opposite Junction with Cavendish Road), lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

Ask Planium what consent you need

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 Pillar Box 31, Ashville Road (Opposite Junction with Cavendish Road)

Name	Grade	Distance
Central Lodge	II	20 m
Gate Piers at Entrance to Birkenhead Park	II	23 m
1, Cavendish Road	II	50 m
Gate Piers at Entrance to Birkenhead Park	II	51 m
2 3, Cavendish Road	II	90 m
15 17, Ashville Road	II	128 m
4 5, Cavendish Road	II	131 m
Gate Piers, Gates and Railings to Birkenhead Park	II	145 m
11 13, Ashville Road	II	166 m
Former Vicarage with Gatepiers and Attached Railings	II	232 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Pillar Box 31, Ashville Road (Opposite Junction with Cavendish Road) listed?

Yes. Pillar Box 31, Ashville Road (Opposite Junction with Cavendish Road) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1282583, first listed on 26 June 1986. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Pillar Box 31, Ashville Road (Opposite Junction with Cavendish Road)?

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