Grade II listed · Camden

Hampstead Road Lock on the Grand Union Canal

Hampstead Road Lock on the Grand Union Canal is a Grade II listed building in Camden, first listed on 9 January 1992. It is one of 1,744 Grade II entries among 1,954 listed buildings in Camden; 75% of Camden’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Hampstead Road Lock on the Grand Union Canal
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1272427
Date first listed	9 January 1992
Local planning authority	Camden
Location	51.54107, -0.14568 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1272427

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 Hampstead Road Lock on the Grand Union Canal

Name	Grade	Distance
Regents Canal Information Centre	II	23 m
Roving Bridge Over Grand Union Canal West of Hampstead Road Lock	II	31 m
Hampstead Road Bridge Over Grand Union Canal	II	51 m
The Interchange Canal Towpath Bridge Over Private Canal Entrance	II	72 m
The Interchange on North Side of Grand Union Canal Including the Horse Tunnel and Stairs, Vaults and Canal Basin	II	102 m
Stanley Sidings, Stables to East of Bonded Warehouse	II	126 m
Arlington House (Former Camden Town Rowton House)	II	141 m
24, 26 AND 28, OVAL ROAD (See details for further address information)	II	167 m
30 to 35, Gloucester Crescent	II	194 m
36 to 41, Gloucester Crescent	II	199 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Hampstead Road Lock on the Grand Union Canal listed?

Yes. Hampstead Road Lock on the Grand Union Canal is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1272427, first listed on 9 January 1992. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Hampstead Road Lock on the Grand Union Canal?

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.