Grade II listed · Reading

187 and 189, Kings Road

187 and 189, Kings Road is a Grade II listed building in Reading, first listed on 24 October 1974. It is one of 476 Grade II entries among 504 listed buildings in Reading; 21% of Reading’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
Name187 and 189, Kings Road
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1321921
Date first listed24 October 1974
Local planning authorityReading
Location51.45397, -0.95690 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1321921

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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 187 and 189, Kings Road

NameGradeDistance
185, Kings RoadII26 m
220 and 222, Kings RoadII66 m
173-183, Kings RoadII*71 m
163, King RoadII144 m
196-200, Kings RoadII148 m
2, Eldon RoadII157 m
23, Eldon SquareII157 m
19 and 21, Eldon SquareII161 m
4 and 6, Eldon RoadII168 m
17, Eldon SquareII168 m

Frequently asked questions

Is 187 and 189, Kings Road listed?
Yes. 187 and 189, Kings Road is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1321921, first listed on 24 October 1974. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to 187 and 189, Kings 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.