Grade II listed · Redbridge

Snaresbrook Crown Court (former Wanstead Infant Orphan Asylum)

Snaresbrook Crown Court (former Wanstead Infant Orphan Asylum) is a Grade II listed building in Redbridge, first listed on 11 November 1968. It is one of 121 Grade II entries among 134 listed buildings in Redbridge; 16% of Redbridge’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Snaresbrook Crown Court (former Wanstead Infant Orphan Asylum)
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1358004
Date first listed	11 November 1968
Local planning authority	Redbridge
Location	51.58081, 0.01722 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1358004

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Redbridge will require for your works on Snaresbrook Crown Court (former Wanstead Infant Orphan Asylum), 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 Snaresbrook Crown Court (former Wanstead Infant Orphan Asylum)

Name	Grade	Distance
Former gatekeeper’s lodge to Wanstead Infant Orphan Asylum (now Snaresbrook Crown Court)	II	176 m
Former Indoor Swimming Pool to Wanstead Infant Orphan Asylum	II	196 m
Drinking Fountain	II	243 m
57, Snaresbrook Road E11	II	299 m
Willow Holme	II	300 m
White Lodge	II	332 m
Eagle Hotel	II	352 m
Snaresbrook House	II	376 m
34 and 36, New Wanstead	II	464 m
Wanstead War Memorial	II	478 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Snaresbrook Crown Court (former Wanstead Infant Orphan Asylum) listed?

Yes. Snaresbrook Crown Court (former Wanstead Infant Orphan Asylum) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1358004, first listed on 11 November 1968. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Snaresbrook Crown Court (former Wanstead Infant Orphan Asylum)?

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