Grade II* listed · Newham

University House, University of East London (West Ham Precinct)

University House, University of East London (West Ham Precinct) is a Grade II* listed building in Newham, first listed on 25 October 1984. It is one of 6 Grade II* entries among 125 listed buildings in Newham; 24% of Newham’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	University House, University of East London (West Ham Precinct)
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1080964
Date first listed	25 October 1984
Local planning authority	Newham
Location	51.54333, 0.00973 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1080964

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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 University House, University of East London (West Ham Precinct)

Name	Grade	Distance
Statue in Garden of William Shakespeare at West Ham Precinct of the University of East London	II	45 m
82, Romford Road E15	II	96 m
66-88, Romford Road E15	II	116 m
60 and 62, Romford Road E15	II	157 m
54 and 56, Romford Road E15	II	179 m
Shop Adjoining Number 43	II	269 m
30, Romford Road E15	II	340 m
St John'S House	II	431 m
Railings to Church of St John the Evangelist	II	461 m
Church of St John the Evangelist	II	499 m

Frequently asked questions

Is University House, University of East London (West Ham Precinct) listed?

Yes. University House, University of East London (West Ham Precinct) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1080964, first listed on 25 October 1984. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to University House, University of East London (West Ham Precinct)?

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