Situated in the heart of Norwich's shopping district the parish of St Stephens was the most populous in 1831 and contained most of the residences of the wealthy of Norwich. Nowadays the area is dominated by the retail trade, with the old church itself forming an entryway to the Mammon of the Chapelfield Mall. The parish of St Stephens incorporated most of the southern segment of the ancient mediaeval city from the edge of the market place up to the walls.

St Stephens Church is situated in Rampant Horse Street in the heart of old Norwich, the church is largely a mixture of 14th century and 16th century dates. The floor plan is extensive and with bays extending from the main body is large as befits the population of the parish. It's position, next to Marks & Spencer and fronting the Chapelfield Mall and also alongside a major thoroughfare out of the city detracts from the peace of the church but at least, unlike many of Norwich's churches it is still a place of worship.