Grade II listed · Newham

Statue in Garden of William Shakespeare at West Ham Precinct of the University of East London

Statue in Garden of William Shakespeare at West Ham Precinct of the University of East London is a Grade II listed building in Newham, first listed on 25 October 1984. It is one of 115 Grade II entries among 125 listed buildings in Newham; 24% of Newham’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Statue in Garden of William Shakespeare at West Ham Precinct of the University of East London
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1080973
Date first listed	25 October 1984
Local planning authority	Newham
Location	51.54344, 0.00910 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1080973

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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 Statue in Garden of William Shakespeare at West Ham Precinct of the University of East London

Name	Grade	Distance
University House, University of East London (West Ham Precinct)	II*	45 m
82, Romford Road E15	II	105 m
66-88, Romford Road E15	II	114 m
60 and 62, Romford Road E15	II	144 m
54 and 56, Romford Road E15	II	159 m
Shop Adjoining Number 43	II	237 m
30, Romford Road E15	II	307 m
St John'S House	II	397 m
Railings to Church of St John the Evangelist	II	426 m
Church of St John the Evangelist	II	462 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Statue in Garden of William Shakespeare at West Ham Precinct of the University of East London listed?

Yes. Statue in Garden of William Shakespeare at West Ham Precinct of the University of East London is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1080973, 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 Statue in Garden of William Shakespeare at West Ham Precinct of the University of East London?

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.