Maybe It's Because I Live in Happy Putney
Does a wealth of listed building boost our sense of well-being?
St. Mary's Church and Putney Bridge among the listed structures
March 26, 2024
Most people like living in Putney. The river, the open spaces,t he good public transport. Some even like the High Street. But there maybe another reason. The number of Grade listed buildings.
For Historic England and the Department of Culture have come up with research which shows that these historic buildings have a positive effect and add to our well-being. In fact Wandsworth with 45 Grade 1 and Grade 11 listed buildings scored only after The Potteries in Stoke as one of the happiest areas. Putney has fifteen Grade 11 buildings, listed below.
The research showed:
• monetary value on wellbeing: the study estimates that cultural heritage adds, on average, £515 annually to each person's wellbeing across England
• The national impact: when combined, this translates to £29 billion in enhanced societal wellbeing
• The role of Grade II listed buildings: Grade II listed buildings, which are more common and visible heritage assets at a local level, are identified as primary drivers of increased life satisfaction.
“This suggests that the existence and abundance of local heritage, particularly those assets that are more integrated into our daily lives, play a significant role in enhancing wellbeing”
So next time as you walk up and down and you get a smile on your face, and feel £515 richer(?), you know why.
More listed buildings in Putney
Putney’s Grade listed buildings are:
- All Saints Church
- St Marys
- Old Putney Burial Ground
- Putney Bridge
- Brandlehow School
- Dukes Head
- Putney Lodge
- The Pines
- Putney Library
- Rosslyn Tower
- Thornhill House
- White Lion
- Winchester House
- 23 and 145 Oakhill Road
A long list but strangely no room for Thames and London Rowing Club boat houses.
Hugh Thompson
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