It is opposite a small retail park and to the east of the main town centre.

Its spire and tower is one of Middlesbrough's oldest and dominant landmarks which can be seen when bypassing the town.

North-west tower, clerestoried nave with aisles, transepts and south porch, and short apsidal chancel with north vestry and south chapel Early English style, with plate tracery.

[2]The church is one of many in the town and still continues to be important for local Christians and others for use for weddings, community events, celebrations and other functions.

[5] The church is the oldest parish church and place of worship in Middlesbrough and celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2015[6] and continues to have a strong importance to both the religious and non-religious community in Middlesbrough and surrounding areas.