Grade II listed · Croydon

Elis David Almshouse Including Railings and Gates to Street

Elis David Almshouse Including Railings and Gates to Street is a Grade II listed building in Croydon, first listed on 22 March 1974. It is one of 156 Grade II entries among 178 listed buildings in Croydon; 23% of Croydon’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameElis David Almshouse Including Railings and Gates to Street
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1079320
Date first listed22 March 1974
Local planning authorityCroydon
Location51.37342, -0.10610 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1079320

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 Elis David Almshouse Including Railings and Gates to Street

NameGradeDistance
120, Church StreetII13 m
Rose and Crown Public HouseII28 m
Numbers 2 to 8 (Even) with Boundary Wall and Entry Arches and PiersII77 m
Parish Church of St John the BaptistI81 m
War Memorial at Croydon MinsterII106 m
91 and 93, Church StreetII111 m
Old Palace Croydon: ChapelI114 m
Old Palace Croydon: western rangeI125 m
Old Palace Croydon: east range of the north courtI125 m
Old Palace Croydon: great chamber and undercroft rangeI131 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Elis David Almshouse Including Railings and Gates to Street listed?
Yes. Elis David Almshouse Including Railings and Gates to Street is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1079320, first listed on 22 March 1974. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Elis David Almshouse Including Railings and Gates to Street?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Croydon, 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.