St Luke's was built in 1875–1876 by the Lancaster-based firm of architects Paley and Austin.

[5][6] St Luke's is constructed of sandstone rubble and has a roof of red tiles.

[2] Its plan consists of a nave, a chancel, a porch to the south, and a chapel and a vestry to the north.

[8] St Luke's was designated as a Grade II listed building on 26 July 1951.

[2] It is an active parish church in the Anglican Diocese of Blackburn, which is part of the Province of York.