Grade II listed · Redbridge

Almshouses, Ilford Hospital of St Mary and St Thomas of Canterbury

Almshouses, Ilford Hospital of St Mary and St Thomas of Canterbury is a Grade II listed building in Redbridge, first listed on 20 June 2003. It is one of 121 Grade II entries among 134 listed buildings in Redbridge; 84% of Redbridge’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameAlmshouses, Ilford Hospital of St Mary and St Thomas of Canterbury
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1390507
Date first listed20 June 2003
Local planning authorityRedbridge
Location51.55793, 0.06898 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1390507

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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 Almshouses, Ilford Hospital of St Mary and St Thomas of Canterbury

NameGradeDistance
Chapel, Ilford Hospital of St Mary and St Thomas of CanterburyII*21 m
Chaplain'S House, Ilford Hospital of St Mary and St Thomas of CanterburyII37 m
NatWest BankII61 m
Redbridge Town Hall including former Library to rearII368 m
Former Barclays BankII499 m
Former Wycliffe Congregational ChurchII641 m
Christchurch Primary SchoolII874 m
Former Domestic Science Building in Grounds of Uphall Primary SchoolII1.1 km
Homes of Rest, Church of England Temperance SocietyII1.3 km
Railings, Gates and Gatepiers to Valentines ParkII*1.4 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Almshouses, Ilford Hospital of St Mary and St Thomas of Canterbury listed?
Yes. Almshouses, Ilford Hospital of St Mary and St Thomas of Canterbury is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1390507, first listed on 20 June 2003. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Almshouses, Ilford Hospital of St Mary and St Thomas of Canterbury?
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.