Grade II listed · Hackney

North Wing of Convent of Sacred Heart

North Wing of Convent of Sacred Heart 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	North Wing of Convent of Sacred Heart
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1226763
Date first listed	4 February 1975
Local planning authority	Hackney
Location	51.54611, -0.03715 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1226763

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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 North Wing of Convent of Sacred Heart

Name	Grade	Distance
Post Office Pillar Box at West Corner of Danesdale Road	II	347 m
Pair of K2 Telephone Kiosks Outside Hackney Hospital	II	370 m
Eton House	II	420 m
Mission Hall to North of Church of St Mary of Eton	II	450 m
South Hackney Upper School	II	453 m
Forecourt Wall and Railings to South Hackney Upper School	II	454 m
Church of St Mary of Eton with St Augustine	II*	458 m
Forecourt Wall to Church and Vicarage of St Barnabas	II	466 m
Homerton War Memorial	II	471 m
Tower to North of Church of St Mary of Eton	II	477 m

Frequently asked questions

Is North Wing of Convent of Sacred Heart listed?

Yes. North Wing of Convent of Sacred Heart is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1226763, 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 North Wing of Convent of Sacred Heart?

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.