Grade II listed · Oldham

Church of St Paul

Church of St Paul is a Grade II listed building in Oldham, first listed on 6 October 1987. It is one of 536 Grade II entries among 549 listed buildings in Oldham; 81% of Oldham’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of St Paul
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1309507
Date first listed	6 October 1987
Local planning authority	Oldham
Location	53.56538, -2.12585 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1309507

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Oldham will require for your works on Church of St Paul, 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 St Paul

Name	Grade	Distance
Church of St Anne	II*	638 m
11 and 12	II	750 m
Barn Immediately to West of Numbers 11 and 12	II	773 m
Lion Mill	II	980 m
Cinder Hill Farmhouse	II	1.7 km
New Bank	II	1.8 km
Manor Mill	II	1.9 km
Church of Saint Matthew	II	2.0 km
Ukrainian Catholic Church of SS Peter and Paul and All Saints, and associated boundary wall and gatepiers	II	2.0 km
Former Board School	II	2.0 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St Paul listed?

Yes. Church of St Paul is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1309507, first listed on 6 October 1987. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Church of St Paul?

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