Grade II listed · Newcastle upon Tyne

Sailors Bethel

Sailors Bethel is a Grade II listed building in Newcastle upon Tyne, first listed on 30 March 1987. It is one of 563 Grade II entries among 722 listed buildings in Newcastle upon Tyne; 41% of Newcastle upon Tyne’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Sailors Bethel
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1318881
Date first listed	30 March 1987
Local planning authority	Newcastle upon Tyne
Location	54.97163, -1.59128 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1318881

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 Sailors Bethel

Name	Grade	Distance
Drinking Fountain and Statue	II	69 m
Church of St Ann	I	220 m
The war memorial cross of St Cuthbert's Church, Newcastle upon Tyne	II	254 m
Caretaker'S House to Former Ouseburn Schools	II	256 m
Education Committee Distribution Centre office (Ouseburn Schools)	II*	260 m
Piers, Walls and Railings South of Former Ouseburn Schools	II	267 m
Mill South of Former Flax Mill	II	368 m
Cluny Warehouse	II	377 m
Nos 1-75 Dunn Terrace, including Graham House, Wolseley House, The Cabin and YMCA Byker Neighbourhood Youth Project. Includes: Nos 1-66 Northumberland Terrace, including Salisbury House. Attached brick walls, timber fencing and dustbin shelters, and covered timber shelters outside No 1 Dunn Terrace	II*	460 m
Bridge Over Ouseburn	II	479 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Sailors Bethel listed?

Yes. Sailors Bethel is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1318881, first listed on 30 March 1987. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Sailors Bethel?

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