Grade II* listed · City of London

51-53, THREADNEEDLE STREET EC2 (See details for further address information)

51-53, THREADNEEDLE STREET EC2 (See details for further address information) is a Grade II* listed building in City of London, first listed on 8 January 1971. It is one of 82 Grade II* entries among 613 listed buildings in City of London; 25% of City of London’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
Name51-53, THREADNEEDLE STREET EC2 (See details for further address information)
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1358901
Date first listed8 January 1971
Local planning authorityCity of London
Location51.51440, -0.08553 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1358901

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What the grade means for works

Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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 51-53, THREADNEEDLE STREET EC2 (See details for further address information)

NameGradeDistance
1, Old Broad Street Ec2II31 m
28 and 29, Threadneedle Street Ec2II42 m
43-47, Threadneedle Street Ec2II43 m
Police Public Callbox, Corner of Old Broad Street and Adams CourtII47 m
Midland BankII48 m
13-17, OLD BROAD STREET EC2 (See details for further address information)II51 m
Merchant Taylors HallII*57 m
32, Threadneedle Street Ec2II58 m
Gates Leading to Number 40 from Adams CourtII59 m
41, Threadneedle Street Ec2II64 m

Frequently asked questions

Is 51-53, THREADNEEDLE STREET EC2 (See details for further address information) listed?
Yes. 51-53, THREADNEEDLE STREET EC2 (See details for further address information) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1358901, first listed on 8 January 1971. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to 51-53, THREADNEEDLE STREET EC2 (See details for further address information)?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from City of London, 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.