HSBC Bank, 31, Granby Street, Leicester - Leicester, City of (UA)

Former HSBC bank, 1872-74 by Joseph Goddard in the French Gothic Revival style. Large banking hall with elaborate timber roof and stained glass. The main building is currently used for worship. Stained glass windows have been repaired and the upper floors converted. One roof was repaired in March 2018 with financial support from Leicester City Council. Historic England grant aided comprehensive roof repairs via its High Street Heritage Action Zone programme in 2022/23 but remedial work is required.

Site Details

    Designated Site Name:
    Former HSBC Bank
    Heritage Category:
    Listed Building grade II*
    List Entry Number:
    1074047
    Local Planning Authority:
    Leicester, City of (UA)
    Site Type:
    Commercial > Office

Location

    Building Name:
    HSBC Bank
    Street Number:
    31
    Street Name:
    Granby Street
    Locality:
    Leicester
    Unitary Authority:
    Leicester, City of (UA)
    Parliamentary Constituency:
    Leicester South
    Region:
    Midlands

Assessment Information

    Assessment Type:
    Building or structure
    Condition:
    Poor
    Occupancy / Use:
    Part occupied/part in use
    Priority:
    C - Slow decay; no solution agreed
    Previous Priority:
    C
    Ownership:
    Commercial company
    Designation:
    Listed Building grade II*, CA

Contact Details

Amanda White 0121 625 6888

Next steps

Read more about this historic site on the National Heritage List for England