Grade II* listed · Hackney

187, 189, 191, High Street N16

187, 189, 191, High Street N16 is a Grade II* listed building in Hackney, first listed on 1 September 1953. It is one of 30 Grade II* entries among 548 listed buildings in Hackney; 7% of Hackney’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
Name187, 189, 191, High Street N16
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1235537
Date first listed1 September 1953
Local planning authorityHackney
Location51.56258, -0.07375 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1235537

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Hackney will require for your works on 187, 189, 191, High Street N16, 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 particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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 187, 189, 191, High Street N16

NameGradeDistance
Forecourt Wall, Railings and Gates to Number 187 and Wall to SouthII16 m
Forecourt Wall, Gates and Railings to Number 191II18 m
218 and 220, High Street N16II52 m
9 and 11, Stoke Newington Church Street N16II84 m
Entrance lodges, gates and railings to Abney Park CemeteryII96 m
The Coach and Horses Public HouseII99 m
Monument to Agnes Forsyth in Abney Park CemeteryII111 m
Forecourt Wall to West Hackney HouseII125 m
West Hackney HouseII132 m
157, High Street N16II143 m

Frequently asked questions

Is 187, 189, 191, High Street N16 listed?
Yes. 187, 189, 191, High Street N16 is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1235537, first listed on 1 September 1953. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to 187, 189, 191, High Street N16?
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.