Market Place and London Street Conservation Area

Market Place and London Street is a compact conservation area in England, covering approximately 12.6 hectares of protected landscape. It is designated in 1972 during the initial wave of conservation area protection, reflecting the area's longstanding cultural and architectural significance. The area contains 71 listed buildings, highlighting its exceptional concentration of heritage assets.

At 12.6 hectares, this is a compact conservation area — smaller than the UK average of around 45 hectares.

Notable Listed Buildings

• Grade I Church of St LaurenceRG1 1DA
• Grade II* 73 and 75 London Street, and Railings to the FrontRG1 4GQ
• Grade II* Reading Town HallRG1 1QH
• Grade II* The Simeon MonumentRG1 2DE
• Grade II 101 London StreetRG1 4QD
• Grade II 103 London StreetRG1 4QD
• Grade II 104 London StreetRG1 2AR
• Grade II 108 London StreetRG1 2AR
• Grade II 110 and 114 London StreetRG1 2AR
• Grade II 13-16 Market PlaceRG1 2EG
• Grade II 17 and 18 King StreetRG1 2HE
• Grade II 1 and 2 Market PlaceRG1 2EA
• Grade II 1 London Street (Former Coroner’S Court)RG1 4PN
• Grade II 23-26 Market PlaceRG1 2DG
• Grade II 2, 3 and 3a Broad StreetRG1 2DP
• Grade II 27 and 28, Market PlaceRG1 2DG
• Grade II 2 and 4 London StreetRG1 4PN
• Grade II 32, Market PlaceRG1 2DG
• Grade II 33-34 Market PlaceRG1 2DE
• Grade II 33 London StreetRG1 4PS

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Nearby Conservation Areas

• St Mary's Butts and Castle Street0.4 km
• Eldon Square0.7 km
• Kendrick Road0.7 km
• Russell Street and Castle Hill0.9 km
• Christchurch1.1 km
• Alexandra Road1.2 km
• The Mount1.2 km
• Downshire Square1.4 km

About Market Place and London Street Conservation Area

Is my property in Market Place and London Street Conservation Area?

Use the free HeritageCheck postcode checker to instantly find out if your property is within the Market Place and London Street Conservation Area boundary.

What restrictions apply in Market Place and London Street?

Properties in Market Place and London Street Conservation Area may face restrictions on demolition, tree work (6 weeks' notice required), and certain exterior alterations. Contact your local planning authority for specific rules that apply here.

Learn more: What is a Conservation Area? · Restrictions · Planning Permission · CA vs Listed Building · Trees