Grade II listed · Croydon

Purley United Reformed Church, Formerly Purley Congregational Church

Purley United Reformed Church, Formerly Purley Congregational Church is a Grade II listed building in Croydon, first listed on 20 May 2010. It is one of 156 Grade II entries among 178 listed buildings in Croydon; 81% of Croydon’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Purley United Reformed Church, Formerly Purley Congregational Church
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1393812
Date first listed	20 May 2010
Local planning authority	Croydon
Location	51.34018, -0.11527 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1393812

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Croydon will require for your works on Purley United Reformed Church, Formerly Purley Congregational 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 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 Purley United Reformed Church, Formerly Purley Congregational Church

Name	Grade	Distance
Purley Library Including Forecourt Wall	II	263 m
Russell Hill Schools (Thomas More School for Boys), Main Building	II	463 m
Purley Bury	II	969 m
Purley Council Offices Including Attached Railings	II	1.2 km
Church of St Mark	II	1.2 km
Riddlesdown War Memorial	II	1.2 km
Promenade de Verdun War Memorial	II	1.5 km
Milestone 13, on the southeast side of Brighton Road (A23) by Milestone Drive	II	1.6 km
Woodcote War Memorial	II	1.7 km
Former Lodge to Croydon Airport Terminal	II	1.7 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Purley United Reformed Church, Formerly Purley Congregational Church listed?

Yes. Purley United Reformed Church, Formerly Purley Congregational Church is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1393812, first listed on 20 May 2010. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Purley United Reformed Church, Formerly Purley Congregational Church?

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