Grade II listed · Hackney

Forecourt Wall and Railings to South Hackney Upper School

Forecourt Wall and Railings to South Hackney Upper School is a Grade II listed building in Hackney, first listed on 4 February 1975. It is one of 510 Grade II entries among 548 listed buildings in Hackney; 17% of Hackney’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Forecourt Wall and Railings to South Hackney Upper School
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1226404
Date first listed	4 February 1975
Local planning authority	Hackney
Location	51.54342, -0.04210 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1226404

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Hackney will require for your works on Forecourt Wall and Railings to South Hackney Upper School, 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 Forecourt Wall and Railings to South Hackney Upper School

Name	Grade	Distance
South Hackney Upper School	II	14 m
20-54, Cassland Road E9	II	262 m
Wall to East of Number 3, Monger House	II	384 m
Monger House	II	392 m
4-7, Church Crescent E9	II	422 m
Post Office Pillar Box at West Corner of Danesdale Road	II	428 m
1-3, Church Crescent E9	II	428 m
Church of St John of Jerusalem	II*	432 m
23, 23A, 24 and 25 Church Crescent and associated fences and gate piers	II	441 m
North Wing of Convent of Sacred Heart	II	454 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Forecourt Wall and Railings to South Hackney Upper School listed?

Yes. Forecourt Wall and Railings to South Hackney Upper School is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1226404, first listed on 4 February 1975. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Forecourt Wall and Railings to South Hackney Upper School?

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