Grade II listed · Hackney

6-8, Great Eastern Street

6-8, Great Eastern Street is a Grade II listed building in Hackney, first listed on 28 June 1993. 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
FieldValue
Name6-8, Great Eastern Street
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1264878
Date first listed28 June 1993
Local planning authorityHackney
Location51.52318, -0.07813 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1264878

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 6-8, Great Eastern Street

NameGradeDistance
5, FAIRCHILD PLACE (See details for further address information)II29 m
Post on East Side of Entrance to Bowl CourtII63 m
Forecourt Wall and Gates to Old Bishopsgate Goods StationII64 m
196, Shoreditch High Street E1II68 m
191, Shoreditch High Street E1II97 m
190, Shoreditch High Street E1II102 m
187-189, Shoreditch High Street E1II109 m
2 Posts at Entrance to Bowl CourtII109 m
National Westminster BankII134 m
Post at East Side of Corner of Plough YardII136 m

Frequently asked questions

Is 6-8, Great Eastern Street listed?
Yes. 6-8, Great Eastern Street is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1264878, first listed on 28 June 1993. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to 6-8, Great Eastern Street?
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.