Grade II* listed · Wandsworth

Albert Bridge including tollbooths, lamp standards and stairs and section of bridge over the Embankment at the north end

Albert Bridge including tollbooths, lamp standards and stairs and section of bridge over the Embankment at the north end is a Grade II* listed building in Wandsworth, first listed on 15 April 1969. It is one of 34 Grade II* entries among 306 listed buildings in Wandsworth; 15% of Wandsworth’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameAlbert Bridge including tollbooths, lamp standards and stairs and section of bridge over the Embankment at the north end
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1358138
Date first listed15 April 1969
Local planning authorityWandsworth
Location51.48230, -0.16672 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1358138

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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 Albert Bridge including tollbooths, lamp standards and stairs and section of bridge over the Embankment at the north end

NameGradeDistance
K2 Telephone Kiosk Outside Number 127II141 m
Entrance Gates at North West Entrance to Battersea ParkII314 m
2 and 4, Westbridge Road Sw11II523 m
Entrance Gates at South West Entrance to Battersea ParkII848 m
Three Standing Figures, Battersea Park LakesideII878 m
Church of St Mary and churchyard wall and gateI880 m
Pump House to North of Lake at Battersea ParkII904 m
War memorial of the 24th Division, Battersea ParkII*915 m
Royal LaundryII945 m
The Raven Inn Public HouseII956 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Albert Bridge including tollbooths, lamp standards and stairs and section of bridge over the Embankment at the north end listed?
Yes. Albert Bridge including tollbooths, lamp standards and stairs and section of bridge over the Embankment at the north end is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1358138, first listed on 15 April 1969. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Albert Bridge including tollbooths, lamp standards and stairs and section of bridge over the Embankment at the north end?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Wandsworth, 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.