Grade I listed · Tower Hamlets

Church of St George in the East

Church of St George in the East is a Grade I listed building in Tower Hamlets, first listed on 29 December 1950. It is one of 21 Grade I entries among 904 listed buildings in Tower Hamlets; 3% of Tower Hamlets’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameChurch of St George in the East
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1357779
Date first listed29 December 1950
Local planning authorityTower Hamlets
Location51.51004, -0.05970 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1357779

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What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

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 Church of St George in the East

NameGradeDistance
Monument to a Wyllie in South West Corner of St George'S GardensII22 m
Pier, Gates, Railed Wall to North Side of Church of St George in the EastII23 m
Anonymous Sarcophagus Approximately 7 Metres East of St George'S RectoryII26 m
St George'S Gardens War MemorialII35 m
St George'S RectoryII36 m
St George'S Gardens Raine MemorialII39 m
St George'S Gardens Garden WallII52 m
Churchyard and Rectory Wall at Church of St George in the EastII53 m
Gate Piers to Church Drive at Church of St George in the EastII61 m
44, Cannon Street Road E1II100 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St George in the East listed?
Yes. Church of St George in the East is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1357779, first listed on 29 December 1950. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Church of St George in the East?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Tower Hamlets, 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.