Grade II listed · Reading

8 and 10, Eldon Road

8 and 10, Eldon Road is a Grade II listed building in Reading, first listed on 14 December 1978. It is one of 476 Grade II entries among 504 listed buildings in Reading; 29% of Reading’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
Name8 and 10, Eldon Road
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1321940
Date first listed14 December 1978
Local planning authorityReading
Location51.45305, -0.95899 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1321940

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 8 and 10, Eldon Road

NameGradeDistance
4 and 6, Eldon RoadII18 m
12 and 14, Eldon RoadII28 m
2, Eldon RoadII33 m
16 and 18, Eldon RoadII46 m
20 and 22, Eldon RoadII60 m
196-200, Kings RoadII74 m
7, Eldon SquareII87 m
28 and 30, Eldon RoadII91 m
The OvalII91 m
9, Eldon SquareII98 m

Frequently asked questions

Is 8 and 10, Eldon Road listed?
Yes. 8 and 10, Eldon Road is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1321940, first listed on 14 December 1978. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to 8 and 10, Eldon 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.