Grade II listed · Westminster

United Westminster Almshouses

United Westminster Almshouses is a Grade II listed building in Westminster, first listed on 15 May 1974. It is one of 3,418 Grade II entries among 3,996 listed buildings in Westminster; 49% of Westminster’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameUnited Westminster Almshouses
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1235246
Date first listed15 May 1974
Local planning authorityWestminster
Location51.49523, -0.13637 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1235246

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 United Westminster Almshouses

NameGradeDistance
Pair of K6 Telephone Kiosks Outside Number 42 and United Westminster AlmshousesII36 m
Church of St StephenII*50 m
WESTMINSTER COLLEGE (1950s BUILDING)II*83 m
Police StationII137 m
Former London Diocesan Girls' Friendly Society Hostel (St Mungos)II140 m
Royal Horticultural Society Old HallII140 m
Clergy House and Archbishop's HouseII*156 m
Building on North Corner of Rochester Row and Stillington StreetII160 m
Royal Horticultural Society New HallII*167 m
Greycoat Hospital (School)II171 m

Frequently asked questions

Is United Westminster Almshouses listed?
Yes. United Westminster Almshouses is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1235246, first listed on 15 May 1974. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to United Westminster Almshouses?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Westminster, 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.