Grade II listed · Camden

Penfold Pillar Box outside 23 Hampstead High Street and junction with Gayton Street

Penfold Pillar Box outside 23 Hampstead High Street and junction with Gayton Street is a Grade II listed building in Camden, first listed on 19 February 1974. It is one of 1,744 Grade II entries among 1,954 listed buildings in Camden; 24% of Camden’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Penfold Pillar Box outside 23 Hampstead High Street and junction with Gayton Street
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1378683
Date first listed	19 February 1974
Local planning authority	Camden
Location	51.55573, -0.17629 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1378683

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Camden will require for your works on Penfold Pillar Box outside 23 Hampstead High Street and junction with Gayton Street, 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 Penfold Pillar Box outside 23 Hampstead High Street and junction with Gayton Street

Name	Grade	Distance
23, Hampstead High Street	II	11 m
24, Hampstead High Street	II	13 m
18 and 19, Hampstead High Street	II	23 m
27, Hampstead High Street	II	25 m
82 and 83, Hampstead High Street	II	30 m
Barclays Bank	II	39 m
King William IV Public House	II	41 m
29, Hampstead High Street	II	49 m
Old Bank House Not Including Shop	II	51 m
K2 Telephone Kiosk (In Front of No. 75)	II	54 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Penfold Pillar Box outside 23 Hampstead High Street and junction with Gayton Street listed?

Yes. Penfold Pillar Box outside 23 Hampstead High Street and junction with Gayton Street is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1378683, first listed on 19 February 1974. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Penfold Pillar Box outside 23 Hampstead High Street and junction with Gayton Street?

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.