Grade II* listed · Ealing

Main Front Block to Hoover Factory

Main Front Block to Hoover Factory is a Grade II* listed building in Ealing, first listed on 10 October 1980. It is one of 18 Grade II* entries among 308 listed buildings in Ealing; 56% of Ealing’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameMain Front Block to Hoover Factory
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1079353
Date first listed10 October 1980
Local planning authorityEaling
Location51.53355, -0.31926 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1079353

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What the grade means for works

Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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 Main Front Block to Hoover Factory

NameGradeDistance
Forecourt Piers, Gates and Railings to Hoover FactoryII18 m
Gates, 4 Gate Piers and Railings Between Them at Main Entrance to Hoover Factory Fronting Western AvenueII40 m
Canteen Block to Hoover FactoryII*65 m
Gates and 2 Gate Piers at Exit to Hoover FactoryII77 m
Gates and 3 Gate Piers at Entry Gateway to Hoover FactoryII79 m
Two Gate Piers and Railings Between Them at Hoover Factory, on Corner of Western Avenue and Rydal CrescentII131 m
Colleton Tomb, St Mary the Virgin ChurchyardII290 m
Lych Gate to North West of Church of St Mary the VirginII295 m
Church of St Mary the VirginI307 m
Perivale Underground StationII454 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Main Front Block to Hoover Factory listed?
Yes. Main Front Block to Hoover Factory is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1079353, first listed on 10 October 1980. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Main Front Block to Hoover Factory?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Ealing, 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.