Grade II* listed · Islington

St John'S Church with St Peter'S and Churchyard Wall and Gates

St John'S Church with St Peter'S and Churchyard Wall and Gates is a Grade II* listed building in Islington, first listed on 20 September 1954. It is one of 34 Grade II* entries among 1,047 listed buildings in Islington; 3% of Islington’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameSt John'S Church with St Peter'S and Churchyard Wall and Gates
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1195741
Date first listed20 September 1954
Local planning authorityIslington
Location51.56381, -0.13026 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1195741

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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 St John'S Church with St Peter'S and Churchyard Wall and Gates

NameGradeDistance
Council OfficesII32 m
Whittington Stone, Circa 15 Metres South of the Junction with Magdala AvenueII549 m
The Owl and Hitchhiker Public HouseII583 m
Islington War MemorialII660 m
The Hanley Arms Public HouseII702 m
North Library and Attached Gate Piers and RailingsII707 m
Number 493 (Former Butchers Shop)II727 m
K2 Telephone Kiosk Outside Number 68 on Tollington Way ReturnII729 m
Manor Gardens Health and Community CentreII732 m
St George'S TheatreII736 m

Frequently asked questions

Is St John'S Church with St Peter'S and Churchyard Wall and Gates listed?
Yes. St John'S Church with St Peter'S and Churchyard Wall and Gates is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1195741, 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 St John'S Church with St Peter'S and Churchyard Wall and Gates?
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.