Within the parish boundaries about 100 acres (0.40 km2) of land were being developed for housing so a western extension was built to accommodate the extra congregation.

During the Second World War (1939–1945) Southampton was bombed heavily and there were direct hits on the parish and much loss of life.

The windows were given a coating of a rubber solution to lessen the danger of splintering glass.

Windows on the East side of the church building destroyed during World War Two were replaced in 1952.

[1][2] The church originally had a nave, a small chancel with clerestory windows, a south aisle, and a tower with a broached oak shingled spire, which contained one bell.