Grade II listed · Hackney

New Synagogue and Attached School

New Synagogue and Attached School is a Grade II listed building in Hackney, first listed on 27 September 1991. It is one of 510 Grade II entries among 548 listed buildings in Hackney; 85% of Hackney’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	New Synagogue and Attached School
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1264873
Date first listed	27 September 1991
Local planning authority	Hackney
Location	51.57361, -0.06775 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1264873

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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 New Synagogue and Attached School

Name	Grade	Distance
Forecourt Wall, Gates and Railings to Church of the Good Shepherd	II	57 m
The former Ark of the Covenant	II*	75 m
Folly Tower in Back Garden of Number 130	II	96 m
98, Clapton Common E5	II	186 m
K2 Telephone Kiosk Outside Number 162	II	251 m
K2 Telephone Kiosk Outside Number 149	II	258 m
266 and 268, Stamford Hill N16	II	311 m
2 K6 Telephone Kiosks, Outside 141 Stamford Hill	II	338 m
Pair of K2 Telephone Kiosks Outside Number 117	II	361 m
17, Clapton Terrace	II	363 m

Frequently asked questions

Is New Synagogue and Attached School listed?

Yes. New Synagogue and Attached School is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1264873, first listed on 27 September 1991. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to New Synagogue and Attached School?

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.