St Andrew's, Croydon

St Andrew’s is an Anglican church in Croydon, south London. The building stands on a quiet street in the London Borough of Croydon. It was completed in 1857 and later enlarged with aisles in 1870. A lady chapel designed by H B Walters was added in 1891, and the nave has five bays. The chancel arch is framed by a wrought-iron screen, and an organ chamber lies opposite the chapel. The exterior is faced in flint with stone dressings. The church is recognised for its architectural importance. It was given Grade II listed status in 1976 to protect it from change or demolition. Yet it remains on Historic England’s Heritage at Risk Register because of slow decay and no agreed repair plan. The former bell-turret has been taken down for safety, though the listing requires it to be rebuilt. The parish follows the Anglo-Catholic tradition and rescinded earlier resolutions against female priests in 2013. Inside, the church contains an electronic organ bought from the Sultan of Oman around 2012. The earlier pipe organ by William Hill & Sons, installed in 1906, has been removed. The nave and chancel retain their Victorian detailing, including the triple chancel arch and the screen. The lady chapel and organ chamber add to the building’s internal variety. Despite its condition, the church remains a place of worship and local landmark.