Grade II listed · South Tyneside

Downhill House

Downhill House is a Grade II listed building in South Tyneside, first listed on 24 August 1977. It is one of 182 Grade II entries among 193 listed buildings in South Tyneside; 16% of South Tyneside’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Downhill House
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1355079
Date first listed	24 August 1977
Local planning authority	South Tyneside
Location	54.93688, -1.45934 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1355079

Planning works on this listed building?

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

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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 Downhill House

Name	Grade	Distance
Barn and Gin-Gang to South of Downhill Farmhouse	II	55 m
Pair of Lodge Cottages at Entrance to Downhill House	II	58 m
Downhill Farmhouse	II	75 m
Limekiln to South East of Downhill Farmhouse	II	76 m
Doorway to South of Rectory Green	II	627 m
Walls, Gates and Gate Piers to South of West Boldon Hall	II	672 m
West Boldon Hall	II*	683 m
Walls and Gate Piers to West of Church of St Nicholas	II	807 m
Tomb 22 Metres South of the South Porch of the Church of Saint Nicholas	II	808 m
Church of Saint Nicholas	I	834 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Downhill House listed?

Yes. Downhill House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1355079, first listed on 24 August 1977. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Downhill House?

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.