Grade II* listed · Merton

Church of the Sacred Heart

Church of the Sacred Heart is a Grade II* listed building in Merton, first listed on 28 May 1987. It is one of 11 Grade II* entries among 242 listed buildings in Merton; 37% of Merton’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of the Sacred Heart
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1080957
Date first listed	28 May 1987
Local planning authority	Merton
Location	51.41773, -0.21936 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1080957

Planning works on this listed building?

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

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What the grade means for works

Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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 the Sacred Heart

Name	Grade	Distance
Churchyard Wall and Gateways to West and South of Church of Sacred Heart	II	64 m
Wimbledon College Including Former Mansion Attached to Hall	II	193 m
Cottage and Cartshed Approximately 10 Yards to South West of Hall of Wimbledon College on Road Frontage	II	215 m
13 14, Berkeley Place Sw19	II	235 m
52 53, Denmark Road Sw19	II	304 m
47-51, Denmark Road Sw19	II	306 m
60 61, Denmark Road Sw19	II	318 m
54-59, Denmark Road Sw19	II	325 m
62 63, Denmark Road Sw19	II	326 m
Church of St John the Baptist	II	343 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of the Sacred Heart listed?

Yes. Church of the Sacred Heart is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1080957, first listed on 28 May 1987. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Church of the Sacred Heart?

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