Grade II listed · Wirral

Upton Library

Upton Library is a Grade II listed building in Wirral, first listed on 27 April 2017. It is one of 690 Grade II entries among 731 listed buildings in Wirral; 98% of Wirral’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameUpton Library
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1440517
Date first listed27 April 2017
Local planning authorityWirral
Location53.38444, -3.08957 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1440517

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Wirral will require for your works on Upton Library, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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 Upton Library

NameGradeDistance
Church of St MaryII441 m
St Joseph's ChurchII626 m
Upton HallII716 m
EntwoodII1.1 km
Church of the Holy CrossII*1.2 km
Bidston Court LodgeII1.3 km
RectoryII1.3 km
The Manor HouseII1.4 km
RathmoreII1.6 km
Bidston WindmillII*1.7 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Upton Library listed?
Yes. Upton Library is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1440517, first listed on 27 April 2017. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Upton Library?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Wirral, 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.