Grade II listed · Islington

Numbers 1-5 (Consecutive) and Attached Garden Walls and Railings

Numbers 1-5 (Consecutive) and Attached Garden Walls and Railings is a Grade II listed building in Islington, first listed on 20 September 1954. It is one of 1,001 Grade II entries among 1,047 listed buildings in Islington; 3% of Islington’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameNumbers 1-5 (Consecutive) and Attached Garden Walls and Railings
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1205846
Date first listed20 September 1954
Local planning authorityIslington
Location51.54385, -0.09832 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1205846

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Islington will require for your works on Numbers 1-5 (Consecutive) and Attached Garden Walls and Railings, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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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 Numbers 1-5 (Consecutive) and Attached Garden Walls and Railings

NameGradeDistance
Gas Lamp Outside Number 1 Canonbury PlaceII20 m
Canonbury House and Attached Walls and RailingsII31 m
Canonbury TowerII*52 m
6-9, Canonbury PlaceII*54 m
Numbers 25-32 (Consecutive) and Attached RailingsII63 m
10-14, Canonbury PlaceII64 m
27-37, Alwyne VillasII65 m
Numbers 10 and 12 and Attached RailingsII71 m
21-25, Alwyne VillasII78 m
22 and 23, Compton RoadII80 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Numbers 1-5 (Consecutive) and Attached Garden Walls and Railings listed?
Yes. Numbers 1-5 (Consecutive) and Attached Garden Walls and Railings is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1205846, first listed on 20 September 1954. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Numbers 1-5 (Consecutive) and Attached Garden Walls and Railings?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Islington, 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.