Grade II listed · Wandsworth

Church of the Sacred Heart

Church of the Sacred Heart is a Grade II listed building in Wandsworth, first listed on 28 June 1954. It is one of 267 Grade II entries among 306 listed buildings in Wandsworth; 0% of Wandsworth’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of the Sacred Heart
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1184968
Date first listed	28 June 1954
Local planning authority	Wandsworth
Location	51.47401, -0.17290 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1184968

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Wandsworth 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 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 Church of the Sacred Heart

Name	Grade	Distance
Sir Walter St John'S Grammar School	II	102 m
Royal Laundry	II	175 m
The Raven Inn Public House	II	206 m
St Mary'S Church of England Primary School	II	210 m
Devonshire House Including Railings and Gates	II*	211 m
St Mary'S Vicarage (Including Railings and Gates)	II	218 m
Katherine Low Settlement	II	230 m
Old Battersea House	II*	243 m
Church of St Mary and churchyard wall and gate	I	333 m
Cremorne Bridge, West London Extension Railway Bridge, Battersea	II*	399 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 1184968, first listed on 28 June 1954. 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 Wandsworth, 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.