Grade II listed · Birmingham

Postal Depot Building

Postal Depot Building is a Grade II listed building in Birmingham, first listed on 1 October 2004. It is one of 1,386 Grade II entries among 1,520 listed buildings in Birmingham; 94% of Birmingham’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NamePostal Depot Building
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1391124
Date first listed1 October 2004
Local planning authorityBirmingham
Location52.56880, -1.82946 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1391124

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 Postal Depot Building

NameGradeDistance
24, Anchorage RoadII320 m
22, Anchorage RoadII332 m
5 and 7, Anchorage RoadII383 m
14, Anchorage RoadII437 m
12, Mulroy RoadII446 m
Sutton Coldfield War MemorialII463 m
17, Barker RoadII469 m
26, Lichfield RoadII474 m
Church HallII481 m
The Royal HotelII482 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Postal Depot Building listed?
Yes. Postal Depot Building is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1391124, first listed on 1 October 2004. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Postal Depot Building?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Birmingham, 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.