[1] Designed by Walter G. Couldrey and Edward Gabriel, the church was built in 1887–88 and has been a Grade II listed building since 1993.

[3] In April 1886, a public meeting was held at the hall to determine whether a separate ecclesiastical district should be formed in the northern region of Paignton parish and a new church erected to serve it.

[4] The Ecclesiastical Commissioners agreed to match Mrs. Robinson's sum for the endowment and provide a plot of land large enough for the proposed church, along with a vicarage and school.

[5] The new church was designed by Mr. Walter G. Couldrey of Paignton and Mr. Edward Gabriel of London as joint architects.

[11] The resolution to reject women's ministry was over turned at the Parochial Church Council meeting on the 11 July 2022.

[12] Christ Church is built of local red sandstone, with freestone dressings, in the Early English style.