Grade II* listed · Bexley

Christ Church

Christ Church is a Grade II* listed building in Bexley, first listed on 17 December 1980. It is one of 9 Grade II* entries among 114 listed buildings in Bexley; 32% of Bexley’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Christ Church
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1188549
Date first listed	17 December 1980
Local planning authority	Bexley
Location	51.47974, 0.17666 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1188549

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Bexley will require for your works on Christ Church, 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 Christ Church

Name	Grade	Distance
Erith (Christ Church) War Memorial	II	28 m
Erith Library	II	198 m
28 and 30, Erith High Street	II	370 m
The X-Ray Department, Formerly the Underground Hospital, Erith and District Hospital	II	798 m
First World War Memorial at St John the Baptist Church, Erith	II	935 m
Parish Church of St John the Baptish	II*	964 m
Bexley College (Former Erith Technical Institute) Including Attached Walls Railings and Gatepiers	II	1.5 km
Large Barn at Howbury Farm	II	1.9 km
Parish Church of All Saints	II	2.0 km
Crayford War Memorial in grounds of Crayford Manor	II	2.4 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Christ Church listed?

Yes. Christ Church is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1188549, first listed on 17 December 1980. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Christ Church?

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