Grade II listed · West Northamptonshire

Former Northampton Union Workhouse

Former Northampton Union Workhouse is a Grade II listed building in West Northamptonshire, first listed on 22 January 1976. It is one of 3,521 Grade II entries among 3,836 listed buildings in West Northamptonshire; 23% of West Northamptonshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Former Northampton Union Workhouse
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1293423
Date first listed	22 January 1976
Local planning authority	West Northamptonshire
Location	52.24174, -0.88177 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1293423

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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 Former Northampton Union Workhouse

Name	Grade	Distance
Unitarian Chapel	II	316 m
Northampton Borough War Memorial	II	371 m
Edgar Mobbs War Memorial	II*	381 m
Addison Villas	II	387 m
Addison Villas	II	389 m
30 and 30a, Billing Road	II	392 m
28, Billing Road	II	407 m
43 and 44, Billing Road	II	409 m
Church of St Michael and All Angels	II	411 m
Bradlaugh Monument	II	426 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Former Northampton Union Workhouse listed?

Yes. Former Northampton Union Workhouse is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1293423, first listed on 22 January 1976. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Former Northampton Union Workhouse?

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