Grade I listed · Croydon

Hospital of the Holy Trinity (Whitgift Hospital)

Hospital of the Holy Trinity (Whitgift Hospital) is a Grade I listed building in Croydon, first listed on 29 January 1951. It is one of 14 Grade I entries among 178 listed buildings in Croydon; 0% of Croydon’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameHospital of the Holy Trinity (Whitgift Hospital)
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1188846
Date first listed29 January 1951
Local planning authorityCroydon
Location51.37390, -0.10023 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1188846

Planning works on this listed building?

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What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

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 Hospital of the Holy Trinity (Whitgift Hospital)

NameGradeDistance
11, Crown HillII78 m
13 and 13a, Crown HillII86 m
Former Grant'S Department StoreII86 m
The Dog and Bull Public HouseII131 m
Electricity Showrooms and OfficesII188 m
Croydon War MemorialII*190 m
Nat West BankII192 m
Union Bank ChambersII195 m
The Ship Public HouseII206 m
Municipal Buildings, comprising the clock tower, public library, and Corn Exchange, and including the area balustrade which incorporates a war memorial and a statue of Queen VictoriaII213 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Hospital of the Holy Trinity (Whitgift Hospital) listed?
Yes. Hospital of the Holy Trinity (Whitgift Hospital) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1188846, first listed on 29 January 1951. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Hospital of the Holy Trinity (Whitgift Hospital)?
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.