Grade II listed · Birmingham

Old Rectory

Old Rectory is a Grade II listed building in Birmingham, first listed on 8 July 1982. It is one of 1,386 Grade II entries among 1,520 listed buildings in Birmingham; 27% of Birmingham’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Old Rectory
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1290777
Date first listed	8 July 1982
Local planning authority	Birmingham
Location	52.45876, -1.77743 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1290777

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 Old Rectory

Name	Grade	Distance
Parish Church of St Giles	II*	94 m
Old School at the Rear of Numbers 151 and 153	II	150 m
151 and 153, Church Road B26	II	164 m
Roman Catholic Church of St Thomas More	II	443 m
345, Church Road B26	II	2.3 km
390, Church Road B26	II	2.4 km
Holly Croft	II	2.4 km
Trust School	II*	2.4 km
Barn and Attached Outbuilding to Number 423	II	2.4 km
Church of St Edburgha	I	2.4 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Old Rectory listed?

Yes. Old Rectory is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1290777, first listed on 8 July 1982. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Old Rectory?

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