Grade I listed · Sefton

Church of St Helen

Church of St Helen is a Grade I listed building in Sefton, first listed on 11 October 1968. It is one of 2 Grade I entries among 566 listed buildings in Sefton; 5% of Sefton’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of St Helen
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1075852
Date first listed	11 October 1968
Local planning authority	Sefton
Location	53.50442, -2.97117 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1075852

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Sefton will require for your works on Church of St Helen, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

Ask Planium what consent you need

What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

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 Church of St Helen

Name	Grade	Distance
Sundial Approximately 11 Metres South of Church of St Helen	II	24 m
Cross Base to North of Lych Gate to South West of St Helen'S	II	41 m
Wall to Churchyard of St Helen'S	II	50 m
Punch Bowl Hotel	II	57 m
War Memorial Opposite St Helen'S Church	II	65 m
1 to 4, Sefton Mill Court	II	66 m
5 and 6, Sefton Mill Court	II	77 m
Former Old Hall Farmhouse and Barn	II	280 m
Former Grange Farmhouse and Outbuilding	II	290 m
Well Cottage	II	302 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St Helen listed?

Yes. Church of St Helen is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1075852, first listed on 11 October 1968. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Church of St Helen?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Sefton, 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.