Grade II listed · Reading

163, King Road

163, King Road is a Grade II listed building in Reading, first listed on 22 March 1957. It is one of 476 Grade II entries among 504 listed buildings in Reading; 1% of Reading’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
Name163, King Road
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1303084
Date first listed22 March 1957
Local planning authorityReading
Location51.45417, -0.95895 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1303084

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 163, King Road

NameGradeDistance
196-200, Kings RoadII50 m
173-183, Kings RoadII*73 m
2, Eldon RoadII92 m
4 and 6, Eldon RoadII106 m
220 and 222, Kings RoadII115 m
185, Kings RoadII122 m
8 and 10, Eldon RoadII124 m
187 and 189, Kings RoadII144 m
12 and 14, Eldon RoadII151 m
16 and 18, Eldon RoadII169 m

Frequently asked questions

Is 163, King Road listed?
Yes. 163, King Road is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1303084, first listed on 22 March 1957. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to 163, King Road?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Reading, 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.