Grade I listed · Islington

Former Church of St Saviour

Former Church of St Saviour is a Grade I listed building in Islington, first listed on 20 September 1954. It is one of 12 Grade I entries among 1,047 listed buildings in Islington; 3% of Islington’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameFormer Church of St Saviour
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1195443
Date first listed20 September 1954
Local planning authorityIslington
Location51.55216, -0.09410 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1195443

Planning works on this listed building?

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

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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 Former Church of St Saviour

NameGradeDistance
69 and 71, Highbury New ParkII124 m
Number 67 and Attached Wall and Gate Piers to Highbury New ParkII126 m
73, Highbury New ParkII127 m
65, Highbury New ParkII129 m
Numbers 61, 63, 63a and 63b and Wall and Gate Piers to Highbury New ParkII136 m
Numbers 57 and 59 and Attached Wall and Gate Piers to Highbury New ParkII150 m
53 and 55, Highbury New ParkII165 m
Number 51 and Attached Wall and Gate Piers to Highbury New ParkII175 m
88, Highbury New ParkII177 m
86, Highbury New ParkII178 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Former Church of St Saviour listed?
Yes. Former Church of St Saviour is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1195443, first listed on 20 September 1954. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Former Church of St Saviour?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Islington, 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.