London has 604 sites at risk, says heritage body

"Historic England The number of at risk sites in London listed by Historic England has remained almost the same at 604, after 20 were saved and 21 new ones were added, after being identified as needing restoration. New at risk sites include Hampstead Heath's Hill Garden Pergola and the conservatory at Chiswick House. The once derelict Bruce Grove public toilets, in Tottenham, north London, and Upminster Tithe Barn, in east London, are among those brought back into use by the public body."

"In the last financial year it spent 782,000 in grants for support and repairs to sites in London. It has now published its 2025 list of sites at risk. Among them are: The Moated manor of Edward III, in Rotherhithe, south London Crystal Palace low level railway station, south London Hampstead Heath's Hill Garden Pergola, in Camden, north London The conservatory at Chiswick House, in Hounslow, west London."

London currently has 604 sites listed as at risk, remaining nearly unchanged after 20 sites were removed following restoration and 21 new additions identified as needing work. New at-risk entries include Hampstead Heath's Hill Garden Pergola and the conservatory at Chiswick House. Rescued and removed sites include Bruce Grove public toilets and Upminster Tithe Barn, plus the Leaning Woman statue, a former post office in Kingston, Wood Green almshouses, Tottenham public toilets, and six tombs in Lewisham. Historic England provided 782,000 in grants for support and repairs and published the 2025 list naming sites such as the moated manor of Edward III and Crystal Palace low level station. Reuse and productive use are framed as ways to support local economies and prevent community decline.

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