Grade I listed · South Tyneside

Church of Saint Nicholas

Church of Saint Nicholas is a Grade I listed building in South Tyneside, first listed on 25 February 1949. It is one of 4 Grade I entries among 193 listed buildings in South Tyneside; 6% of South Tyneside’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of Saint Nicholas
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1355070
Date first listed	25 February 1949
Local planning authority	South Tyneside
Location	54.94360, -1.45355 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1355070

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents South Tyneside will require for your works on Church of Saint Nicholas, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

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 Church of Saint Nicholas

Name	Grade	Distance
Tomb 22 Metres South of the South Porch of the Church of Saint Nicholas	II	31 m
Walls and Gate Piers to West of Church of St Nicholas	II	34 m
Mansion House	II	143 m
West Boldon Hall	II*	153 m
Walls, Gates and Gate Piers to South of West Boldon Hall	II	171 m
Doorway to South of Rectory Green	II	257 m
Boldon Mill	II	342 m
Downhill Farmhouse	II	759 m
Limekiln to South East of Downhill Farmhouse	II	777 m
Barn and Gin-Gang to South of Downhill Farmhouse	II	779 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of Saint Nicholas listed?

Yes. Church of Saint Nicholas is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1355070, first listed on 25 February 1949. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Church of Saint Nicholas?

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