Updated October 2026 · Fraser Bond
St Giles, Tottenham Court Road · WC1A
Centre Point, St Giles
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Address | New Oxford Street, London WC1A |
| Completed | 1966 |
| Architect | George Marsh of R. Seifert and Partners |
| Height | 117 m (385 ft), 34 floors |
| Listed | Grade II (since 1995) |
| Conversion | Almacantar; Conran and Partners (tower), MICA (lower buildings) |
| Conversion completed | March 2018 |
| Nearest station | Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth, Central, Northern lines) |
Centre Point at a glance
About Centre Point
Once a symbol of 1960s office development, and notorious for standing empty for years after completion, Centre Point is now a residential landmark at one of London's busiest crossroads.
Soho, Covent Garden, Fitzrovia and Bloomsbury are all within a few minutes' walk.
Russell Square, Holborn, Euston and King's Cross
the British Museum, UCL and garden squares
academics, students, lawyers and professionals
St Giles, Tottenham Court Road: Georgian squares, mansion blocks and modern apartments
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Deposit cap is five weeks' rent, or six weeks where annual rent is £50,000 or more.
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A 1960s office icon reborn as homes above the Elizabeth line.
Map: Centre Point
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When was Centre Point built?
1963 to 1966.
Is Centre Point residential?
Yes, the tower was converted to apartments, finished in 2018.
Is it listed?
Yes, Grade II.
Sources
Facts checked October 2026. Details such as amenities and ownership can change; check with the building's managing agent.
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