Grade II* listed · Cambridge

Anstey Hall

Anstey Hall is a Grade II* listed building in Cambridge, first listed on 2 November 1972. It is one of 54 Grade II* entries among 837 listed buildings in Cambridge; 30% of Cambridge’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Anstey Hall
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1331876
Date first listed	2 November 1972
Local planning authority	Cambridge
Location	52.17286, 0.11000 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1331876

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Cambridge will require for your works on Anstey Hall, 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 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 Anstey Hall

Name	Grade	Distance
Lodge and gate piers at Anstey Hall	II	63 m
Maris House	II	82 m
The Vicarage	II	113 m
The Old House	II*	144 m
The School House	II	148 m
10, 12 and 14, Grantchester Road	II	152 m
Church of St Mary and St Michael	I	159 m
16 and 18, Grantchester Road	II	169 m
20 and 22, Grantchester Road	II	175 m
Churchyard Wall of the Church of St Mary and St Nicholas	II	176 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Anstey Hall listed?

Yes. Anstey Hall is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1331876, first listed on 2 November 1972. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Anstey Hall?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Cambridge, 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.