Grade II listed · Camden

West Hampstead Primary School building approximately 23m to east within playground

West Hampstead Primary School building approximately 23m to east within playground is a Grade II listed building in Camden, first listed on 11 January 1999. It is one of 1,744 Grade II entries among 1,954 listed buildings in Camden; 79% of Camden’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	West Hampstead Primary School building approximately 23m to east within playground
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1272391
Date first listed	11 January 1999
Local planning authority	Camden
Location	51.55092, -0.19906 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1272391

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Camden will require for your works on West Hampstead Primary School building approximately 23m to east within playground, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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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 West Hampstead Primary School building approximately 23m to east within playground

Name	Grade	Distance
West Hampstead Primary School and attached railings and gateway	II	40 m
Untitled [Listening] sculpture	II	228 m
Cottages to the Rear of the Fire Station	II	407 m
Tomb of Joseph Maas in Hampstead Cemetery	II	419 m
Tomb of Sir Joseph Lister in Hampstead Cemetery	II	427 m
West Hampstead Fire Station	II	439 m
Tomb of Joan Moggridge in Hampstead Cemetery	II	443 m
Tomb of Sir Banister Fletcher and Family in Hampstead Cemetery	II	444 m
Pair of K2 Telephone Kiosks Outside the Recreation Ground	II	463 m
Drinking Fountain on West End Green at the Junction with Mill Lane and West End Lane	II	469 m

Frequently asked questions

Is West Hampstead Primary School building approximately 23m to east within playground listed?

Yes. West Hampstead Primary School building approximately 23m to east within playground is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1272391, first listed on 11 January 1999. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to West Hampstead Primary School building approximately 23m to east within playground?

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.