The church was designed by the Birmingham firm of architects, Martin & Chamberlain.

[1] The parish was formed in 1869, from land taken from that of St Stephen the Martyr's Church, Newtown Row.

The church was closed for repairs in 1890, and reopened on 30 August 1890, having been redecorated by J.R. Lee and Co to the designs of Cotton and Bidlake.

[2] In 1942, the church of St Edward on New John Street West was closed, and the parishes were united.

The church was closed in 1947 with the parish being merged back into St George in the Fields, Hockley.