Grade I listed · Manchester

Roman Catholic Church of the Holy Name of Jesus

Roman Catholic Church of the Holy Name of Jesus is a Grade I listed building in Manchester, first listed on 18 December 1963. It is one of 15 Grade I entries among 844 listed buildings in Manchester; 5% of Manchester’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameRoman Catholic Church of the Holy Name of Jesus
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1271296
Date first listed18 December 1963
Local planning authorityManchester
Location53.46448, -2.23106 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1271296

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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 Roman Catholic Church of the Holy Name of Jesus

NameGradeDistance
Holy Name PresbyteryII47 m
323-7, OXFORD ROAD (See details for further address information)II61 m
University of Manchester Faculty of Economic and Social Studies and Attached RailingsII112 m
Samuel Alexander BuildingII162 m
Victoria University of Manchester Including Christie Library, Whitworth HallII*238 m
Student Health Centre, University of ManchesterII*247 m
Manchester University LaboratoriesII258 m
Burlington Rooms (Schunk Laboratories, Manchester University) and Attached RailingsII277 m
The Pankhurst CentreII*278 m
60, Nelson StreetII284 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Roman Catholic Church of the Holy Name of Jesus listed?
Yes. Roman Catholic Church of the Holy Name of Jesus is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1271296, first listed on 18 December 1963. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Roman Catholic Church of the Holy Name of Jesus?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Manchester, 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.