Grade II* listed · Camden

Hampstead Synagogue

Hampstead Synagogue is a Grade II* listed building in Camden, first listed on 25 September 1989. It is one of 153 Grade II* entries among 1,954 listed buildings in Camden; 73% of Camden’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameHampstead Synagogue
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1271984
Date first listed25 September 1989
Local planning authorityCamden
Location51.54981, -0.19196 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1271984

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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 Hampstead Synagogue

NameGradeDistance
Cottages to the Rear of the Fire StationII211 m
West Hampstead Fire StationII218 m
West End Lane Public ConveniencesII237 m
Drinking Fountain on West End Green at the Junction with Mill Lane and West End LaneII274 m
Emmanuel ChurchII320 m
Lilian Baylis House (former Decca recording studios), including walls to Broadhurst GardensII429 m
Church of St JamesII440 m
St Andrews ChurchII449 m
West Hampstead Primary School building approximately 23m to east within playgroundII506 m
Untitled [Listening] sculptureII513 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Hampstead Synagogue listed?
Yes. Hampstead Synagogue is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1271984, first listed on 25 September 1989. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Hampstead Synagogue?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Camden, 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.