Grade II listed · Coventry

The former Woolworth Building, Upper Precinct

The former Woolworth Building, Upper Precinct is a Grade II listed building in Coventry, first listed on 23 March 2018. It is one of 263 Grade II entries among 308 listed buildings in Coventry; 97% of Coventry’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The former Woolworth Building, Upper Precinct
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1449626
Date first listed	23 March 2018
Local planning authority	Coventry
Location	52.40767, -1.51349 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1449626

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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 The former Woolworth Building, Upper Precinct

Name	Grade	Distance
Former British Home Stores Building and Carphone Warehouse	II	62 m
Coventry City Library building (former Locarno Dancehall)	II	95 m
Coventry Retail Market	II	97 m
Marks and Spencer and 4-10 Smithford Way	II	119 m
Upper Precinct, North and South Link Blocks and Piazza	II	120 m
Levelling Stone	II	143 m
Mural at the Three Tuns Pub	II	161 m
Broadgate House	II	168 m
Church of St John the Baptist	I	180 m
Broadgate Standard	II	183 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The former Woolworth Building, Upper Precinct listed?

Yes. The former Woolworth Building, Upper Precinct is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1449626, first listed on 23 March 2018. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The former Woolworth Building, Upper Precinct?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Coventry, 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.