Grade II listed · Wigan

Gerard Winstanley House (Former Magistrates Court and Police Station)

Gerard Winstanley House (Former Magistrates Court and Police Station) is a Grade II listed building in Wigan, first listed on 8 December 1999. It is one of 319 Grade II entries among 352 listed buildings in Wigan; 89% of Wigan’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameGerard Winstanley House (Former Magistrates Court and Police Station)
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1384462
Date first listed8 December 1999
Local planning authorityWigan
Location53.54581, -2.63420 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1384462

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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 Gerard Winstanley House (Former Magistrates Court and Police Station)

NameGradeDistance
County Court and Inland Revenue OfficeII26 m
Boundary Wall and 2 Archways to West and South Sides of Churchyard of Church of All SaintsII32 m
Old Bluecoat SchoolII61 m
Railings Encircling Church of All Saints to South and WestII73 m
Coops FactoryII73 m
Section of Wall Bounding Churchyard of Church of All Saints on SouthII81 m
Gate Piers at North Entrance to Churchyard of Church of All SaintsII87 m
Head Post OfficeII98 m
Church of All SaintsII*109 m
Public HouseII109 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Gerard Winstanley House (Former Magistrates Court and Police Station) listed?
Yes. Gerard Winstanley House (Former Magistrates Court and Police Station) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1384462, first listed on 8 December 1999. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Gerard Winstanley House (Former Magistrates Court and Police Station)?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Wigan, 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.