Grade II listed · Worcester

Former Royal Albert Orphanage

Former Royal Albert Orphanage is a Grade II listed building in Worcester, first listed on 18 November 1991. It is one of 665 Grade II entries among 719 listed buildings in Worcester; 87% of Worcester’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameFormer Royal Albert Orphanage
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1389889
Date first listed18 November 1991
Local planning authorityWorcester
Location52.19306, -2.23592 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1389889

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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 Former Royal Albert Orphanage

NameGradeDistance
48 and 50, Henwick RoadII164 m
46, Henwick RoadII170 m
44, Henwick RoadII174 m
42, Henwick RoadII182 m
The Manor HouseII214 m
St Clement's War MemorialII295 m
Church of St Clement Including Gates and Railings to the WestII299 m
30, Henwick RoadII312 m
St Clements HouseII322 m
Holywell HouseII364 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Former Royal Albert Orphanage listed?
Yes. Former Royal Albert Orphanage is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1389889, first listed on 18 November 1991. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Former Royal Albert Orphanage?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Worcester, 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.