[1] It was designed by the Plymouth architect James Hine and constructed in 1875–76, with the work being carried out by Messrs Blatchford and Son of Tavistock for £3,600.

Construction had begun by the time the memorial stone was laid on 26 October 1875 and the Bishop of Exeter Frederick Temple consecrated the church on 27 November 1876.

[5] St Jude's has been Grade II listed since 1975.

It is described by Historic England as having an early and mid Gothic style.

[5] The church is briefly constructed using Plymouth limestone, with dressings in Portland and Bath stone.