Grade II listed · Kingston upon Thames

Former Sopwith Aviation Company Factory

Former Sopwith Aviation Company Factory is a Grade II listed building in Kingston upon Thames, first listed on 9 May 1994. It is one of 145 Grade II entries among 161 listed buildings in Kingston upon Thames; 80% of Kingston upon Thames’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Former Sopwith Aviation Company Factory
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1253383
Date first listed	9 May 1994
Local planning authority	Kingston upon Thames
Location	51.41324, -0.29866 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1253383

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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 Former Sopwith Aviation Company Factory

Name	Grade	Distance
Former Hawker Aircraft Experimental Shop, Siddeley House	II	37 m
Former Regal Cinema	II	106 m
Bentalls Depository	II	160 m
Former Granada Cinema	II	197 m
Cleave'S Almshouses	II*	258 m
43-47, Old London Road	II	260 m
30, Old London Road	II	292 m
Boundary Wall to Tiffin School	II	297 m
105, London Road	II*	302 m
Former Police Station	II	304 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Former Sopwith Aviation Company Factory listed?

Yes. Former Sopwith Aviation Company Factory is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1253383, first listed on 9 May 1994. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Former Sopwith Aviation Company Factory?

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