Grade II listed · Tower Hamlets

East Block with Attached Railings and Gatepiers Peabody Estate

East Block with Attached Railings and Gatepiers Peabody Estate is a Grade II listed building in Tower Hamlets, first listed on 31 January 2001. It is one of 844 Grade II entries among 904 listed buildings in Tower Hamlets; 93% of Tower Hamlets’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameEast Block with Attached Railings and Gatepiers Peabody Estate
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1246618
Date first listed31 January 2001
Local planning authorityTower Hamlets
Location51.51041, -0.04831 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1246618

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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 East Block with Attached Railings and Gatepiers Peabody Estate

NameGradeDistance
North Block with Attached Railings and Gatepiers Peabody EstateII37 m
South Block with Attached Railings and Gatepiers Peabody EstateII40 m
West Block with Attached Railings and Gatepiers Peabody EstateII72 m
Church of St MaryII188 m
Air Shaft to the Rotherhithe TunnelII210 m
17-28, Albert Gardens and area railingsII216 m
1-16, Albert Gardens and area railingsII222 m
5-22, Havering Street and area railingsII225 m
Shadwell Dock StairsII245 m
27-45, Havering Street and area railingsII247 m

Frequently asked questions

Is East Block with Attached Railings and Gatepiers Peabody Estate listed?
Yes. East Block with Attached Railings and Gatepiers Peabody Estate is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1246618, first listed on 31 January 2001. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to East Block with Attached Railings and Gatepiers Peabody Estate?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Tower Hamlets, 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.