The current structure, incorporating fragments of 12th-century stonework, predominantly dates from the 15th century, with subsequent rebuilds and restorations.

Located on high ground near the River Mersey, the church offers extensive views over Carrington Moss.

The parish encompassed the manors of Urmston and Flixton; the latter is first mentioned between 1189 and 1181 and was granted by the Mascy family of Dunham.

[9] In keeping with a pattern found in northern and eastern Cheshire and south-eastern Lancashire, the parish comprised isolated farmsteads and a medieval manor house, rather than a village centre.

[17] According to a 1911 local history book by Farrer and Brownbill, the current structure has retained so few original elements that its historical development is largely obscure.

They note that only two 12th-century stone fragments with lozenge patterns are visible in the east wall, while the chancel, largely from the 15th century, has been extensively rebuilt.

The verse on the Blacksmith's grave, William Oldfield, east of the vestry, is attributed to the Lancashire poet Tim Bobbin, who was baptised in this church.

[17][22] The parish runs numerous groups for the community to participate in such as bell ringing, a choir, a gardening team and a mother's union.