Grade II listed · Camden

Russell Square Underground Station

Russell Square Underground Station is a Grade II listed building in Camden, first listed on 20 July 2011. It is one of 1,744 Grade II entries among 1,954 listed buildings in Camden; 97% of Camden’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameRussell Square Underground Station
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1401730
Date first listed20 July 2011
Local planning authorityCamden
Location51.52304, -0.12428 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1401730

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 Russell Square Underground Station

NameGradeDistance
The Horse HospitalII31 m
Numbers 61 to 66 and Attached RailingsII48 m
Numbers 67, 68 and 69 and Attached RailingsII57 m
Russell Hotel and Attached Railings with Piers and LampsII*63 m
Numbers 11-28 and Attached RailingsII69 m
Number 70, 71 and 72 and Attached RailingsII78 m
Pair of K6 Telephone Kiosks and Additional Single Kiosk Adjacent to Boundary Railings and GatesII115 m
Frames Coach Station and London Borough of Camden Car ParkII118 m
Numbers 75 to 82 and Attached RailingsII129 m
13, 14 and 15 and Attached RailingsII138 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Russell Square Underground Station listed?
Yes. Russell Square Underground Station is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1401730, first listed on 20 July 2011. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Russell Square Underground Station?
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.