The LSE Estate

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View of Centre Building from 6th floor terrace

These pages provide a 'ready reference' on the buildings and facilities used by the school. It is intended to be a source of information about each LSE property, such as main occupiers, facilities, year of construction, size (gross internal area), building energy rating etc.

Campus Buildings

CBG web

Centre Building
Building code: CBG
2 Houghton Street, London, WC2A 2AD

Building energy rating:  C - 61
EMR condition: Grade A
Property Tenure: Freehold
Size GIA: 15,407 m²
Year of Construction: 2019
Main Occupiers: European InstituteGovernmentHellenic ObservatoryInternational Inequalities InstituteInternational Relations, LSEE Research on South Eastern Europe, LSE Executive OfficeLSE Public Policy GroupSchool of Public Policy (SPP) Phelan United States Centre
Facilities: Alumni Centre, Auditorium, Beveridge Cafe, Lecture Theatres, Meeting Rooms, Roof Terraces, Seminar Rooms, Student Learning Commons.

Cheng Kin Ku Building

Cheng Kin Ku Building
Building code: CKK
54 Lincoln's Inn Fields, London, WC2A  3LJ.

Building energy rating:  C - 66
EMR condition: Grade A, functionality: Grade 1
Property Tenure: Freehold
Size GIA: 12,804 m²
Year of Construction: 1912-1915 (Redeveloped in 2008)
Main Occupiers: Geography & EnvironmentLSE Law School
Facilities: Café 54, Lecture Theatres, Meeting Rooms, Roof Terrace, Shaw Vegan Cafe, Teaching Rooms.

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Clement House web

Clement House 
Building code: CLM
99 Aldwych, London, WC2B 4JF

Building energy rating: B - 43
EMR condition: Grade B, functionality: Grade 2
Property Tenure: Freehold
Size GIA: 5,659 m²
Year of Construction: 1909-1911
Main Occupiers: Estates Division, Executive EducationPhilanthropy and Global Engagement (PaGE, Residential and Catering Services Division (RCSD) and LSE Summer School.
Facilities: Hong Kong Theatre, Meeting Rooms, Teaching Rooms, Behavioural Lab
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Columbia House

Columbia House
Building code: COL
69 Aldwych, London, WC2B 4RR

Building energy rating: C - 64
EMR condition: Grade C, functionality: Grade 3
Property Tenure: Freehold
Size GIA: 3,483 m²
Year of Construction: 1928-1929
Main Occupiers: Data Science Institute (DSI), Mathematics, Methodology, Statistics
Facilities: Garrick Restaurant
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Connaught web

Connaught House
Building code: CON
63–65 Aldwych, London WC2B 4EJ

Building energy rating: B - 41
EMR condition: Grade B, functionality: Grade 2
Property Tenure: Freehold
Size GIA: 4,517 m²
Year of Construction: 1924-1925
Main Occupiers: Conflict Research Programme, International Development, Psychological & Behavioural Science (PBS). 
Facilities: ATM, Committee Rooms, Wright’s Bar
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Cowdray web

Cowdray House
Building code: COW
6 Portugal Street, London, WC2A 2HJ

Building energy rating: B - 34
EMR condition: Grade B, functionality: Grade 2
Property Tenure: Freehold
Size GIA: 2,006 m²
Year of Construction: 1903
Main Occupiers: Health Policy,  LSE Health
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Fawcett Pankhurst web

Fawcett House (formerly Tower Two)
Building code: FAW (TW2)
2 Clement's Inn, London, WC2A 2AZ

Building energy rating:  E - 109
EMR condition: Grade B, functionality: Grade 2
Property Tenure: Freehold
Size GIA: 4,301 m²
Year of Construction: 1971
Main Occupiers: , Care Policy & Evaluation, Centre for Women, Peace and Security (WPS), LSE Cities, Gender StudiesGrantham Research Institute (GRI), Media and Communications, LSE Research and Innovation 
Facilities: Meeting Rooms, Teaching Rooms, PC Teaching Rooms, Research Conference Rooms.
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Kings Chambers

King's Chambers
Building code: KGS
29–31 Portugal Street,London, WC2A 2HF

Building energy rating: C - 57
EMR condition: Grade C, functionality: Grade 3
Property Tenure: Freehold
Size GIA: 778 m²
Year of Construction: 1905
Main Occupiers: Canada Blanch Centre LSE, Philosopy,  Statistics 
Facilities: Students’ Common Room, Teaching rooms
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20KSW web

20 Kingsway 
Building code: KSW
20 Kingsway, London, WC2B 6LH

Building energy rating: B - 46
EMR condition: Grade B, functionality: Grade 3
Property Tenure: Freehold
Size GIA: 2,142 m²
Year of Construction: 1910
Main Occupiers:  Digital Skills LabLanguage Centre, LSE 100, Eden CentreCARR.
Facilities: Teaching Rooms, Computer Study Room, Committee Room.
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Lakatos Building

The Lakatos Building
Building code: LAK
7 Portugal Street, London, WC2A 2HJ

Building energy rating: B - 44
EMR condition: Grade B, functionality: Grade 2
Property Tenure: Freehold
Size GIA: 945 m²
Year of Construction: 1903
Main Occupiers: Centre for Philosophy of Natural and Social Science (CPNSS), Philosophy Logic and Scientific Method.
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Lincoln Chambers

Lincoln Chambers
Building code: LCH
2–4 Portsmouth Street, London, WC2A 2ES

Building energy rating:  C - 55
EMR condition: Grade C, functionality: Grade 3
Property Tenure: Freehold
Size GIA: 799 m²
Year of Construction: 1905
Main Occupiers: 
Facilities: LSE Shop
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35 Lincoln's Inn Fields (formerly Nuffield Building) purchased Nov 2017
Building code: 35L
35-37 Lincoln's Inn Fields, London WC2A 3PN

Property Tenure: Leasehold (expires 2172)
Year of Construction: c.1945
Main Occupiers: redevelopment plans underway, see website for more information.

50LIF web

50 Lincoln's Inn Fields
Building code: 50L
50 Lincoln's Inn Fields, London, WC2A 3PF

Building energy rating:  E - 120
EMR condition: Grade B, functionality: Grade 3
Property Tenure: Leasehold expires Oct 2019
Size GIA: 305 m²
Year of Construction: N/A
Main Occupiers: 
Facilities: Coopers Restaurant
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Lionel Robbins Building

Lionel Robbins Building
Building code: LRB
10 Portugal Street, London, WC2A 2HD

Building energy rating:  C - 60
EMR condition: Grade B, functionality: Grade 1
Property Tenure: Freehold
Size GIA: 19,704 m²
Year of Construction: 1913
Main Occupiers: Business ContinuityBusiness Improvement Unit, DTSEDIFinance Division,  Health & SafetyHR Division, Library Services,  LSE LIFE. PhD Academy, Planning DivisionSecretary's Division
Facilities: PCs,
Library, Meeting Rooms, Study Areas, Tech Support,  Women’s Library
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The Marshall Building
Building code: MAR
44 Lincoln's Inn Fields, London, WC2A 3PF

Building energy rating: B - 33
Property Tenure: Freehold
Size GIA: 17,500 m²
Year of Construction: 2017 - 2021
Main Occupiers: Departments of: AccountingFinanceManagementThe Marshall Institute, Financial Markets Group (FMG) and System Risk Centre (SRC)
Facilities: Beaver's Brew Cafe, LSESU Sports Facilities, Roof Terraces, Seminar Rooms, Student Learning Commons.

Old Building

Old Building
Building code: OLD
Houghton Street, London, WC2A 2AE

Building energy rating:  B - 44
EMR condition: Grade C, functionality: Grade 3
Property Tenure: Freehold
Size GIA: 14,196 m²
Year of Construction: 1920-1923
Main Occupiers: AnthropologySocial Policy and Student Services
Facilities: Central Badging Office, Main Reception, Meeting Rooms, Old Theatre,
Postroom, Reprographics, Restaurants, Roof Terraces, Senior Common Room, Shaw Library, Student Services Centre, Teaching Rooms
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Old Curiosity Shop 2023

Old Curiosity Shop
Building code: OCS
13-14 Portsmouth Street, London, WC2A 2ES

Property Tenure: Freehold
Size GIA: 65 m²
Year of Construction: 17th century
Planning: Listed Grade II
Main Occupiers: undergoing renovation 2022-2023 

Fawcett Pankhurst web

Pankhurst House (formerly Tower 1)
Building code PAN (TW1)
1 Clement's Inn, London, WC2A 2AZ

Building energy rating: E - 109
EMR condition: Grade B, functionality: Grade 2
Property Tenure: Freehold
Size GIA: 5,108 m²
Year of Construction: 1971
Main Occupiers: Academic Registrars Division, Care Policy and EvaluationDepartment of Gender Studies,  LSE Ideas, LSE Middle East CentreLSE Research and Innovation Division
Facilities: Teaching Rooms, Video Conference Facility
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Parish Hall

Parish Hall
Building code: PAR
Sheffield Street, London, WC2A 2HA

Building energy rating:  C - 69
EMR condition: Grade B, functionality: Grade 2
Property Tenure: Freehold
Size GIA: 481 m²
Year of Construction: 1897-1898
Main Occupiers: none
Facilities: 3 x Teaching rooms 
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Peacock Theatre web

Peacock Theatre 
Building code: PEA
Portugal Street, London, WC2A 2HT

Building energy rating:  B - 40
EMR condition: Grade C, functionality: Grade 2
Property Tenure: Leasehold
Size GIA: 4,183 m²
Year of Construction: 1960
Main Occupiers: Peacock Theatre
Facilities: Auditorium/ Lecture Theatre, Dress Circle, Stall Bars
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Pethick Lawrence web

Pethick-Lawrence House (formerly Tower 3)
Building code: PEL (TW3)
3 Clement's Inn, London, WC2A 2AZ

Building energy rating:  E - 109
EMR condition: Grade B, functionality: Grade 2
Property Tenure: Freehold
Size GIA: 5,206 m²
Year of Construction: 1971
Main Occupiers: Confucius InstituteDisability and Well Being Service, Firoz Lalji Insitute for AfricaGrantham Institute, LACC, LSE Language Centre, Media and Communications, Medical Centre, Student Counselling Service, The Inclusion Initiative (TII).
Facilities: Disability and Wellbeing Service, Medical Centre, GP Surgery, The Box Conference Suite, Treatment ClinicMedia Studio, Student Counselling Service.  
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1 Portsmouth Street
Building code: POR
1 Portsmouth Street, London, WC2A 2ES

EMR condition: Grade C, functionality: Grade 3
Property Tenure: Freehold
Size GIA: 151 m²
Year of Construction: c. 1870
Main Occupiers:  LSE London, The Gilded Acorn Bookshop, Faith Centre, PI Committee
Facilities: Book Shop
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Sardinia House

Sardinia House
Building code: SAR
52 Lincoln's Inn Fields, London, WC2A 3LZ

Building energy rating:  B - 49
EMR condition: Grade B, functionality: Grade 2
Property Tenure: Freehold
Size GIA: 2,796 m²
Year of Construction: c. 1910
Main Occupiers: International History, Economic History
Facilities:
Dental Surgery
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Saw Swee Hock Student Centre

Saw Swee Hock Student Centre
Building code: SAW
1 Sheffield Street, London, WC2A 2AP

Building energy rating: C - 59
EMR condition: Grade A, functionality: Grade 1
Property Tenure: Freehold
Size GIA: 5,873 m²
Year of Construction: 2013
Main Occupiers: LSE Careers Service, Students’ Union
Facilities: Bar, Café, Careers Centre, Events Space, Exercise Studio, Gym, Media Suite, Faith Centre, Roof Terrace, Study Areas
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Sheffield Street

Sheffield Street
Building code: SHF
9-10 Sheffield Street, London, WC2A 2EY

Building energy rating:  C - 71
EMR condition: Grade B, functionality: Grade 3
Property Tenure: Freehold
Size GIA: 421 m²
Year of Construction: c. 1904
Main Occupiers: South Asia Centre, Saw Swee Hock Southeast Asia Centre, Estates FM
Facilities: External water fountain/bottle fill
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32 Lincolns Inn Fields

Sir Arthur Lewis Building
Building code: SAL
32 Lincoln's Inn Fields, London, WC2A 3PH

Building energy rating:  D - 98
EMR condition: Grade A, functionality: Grade 1
Property Tenure: Freehold
Size GIA: 11,308 m²
Year of Construction: 1905 & 1913
Main Occupiers: CASECEPCVEREconomicsIGCMacro EconomicsSTICERD 
Facilities: Bean Counter Café, Committee Rooms, Computer Rooms, Postgraduate Common Room, Teaching Rooms
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STC web

St Clement's
Building code: STC
Clare Market, London, WC2A 2AB

Building energy rating:  B - 39
EMR condition: Grade C, functionality: Grade 3
Property Tenure: Freehold
Size GIA: 4,329m²
Year of Construction: Main building c. 1881, Extension 1970
Main Occupiers: LSE GenerateLSE Human RightsSociology
Facilities: Computer Rooms, LSE Generate
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Residences

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Bankside House
24 Sumner Street, London, SE1 9JA

Building energy rating:  B - 37
EMR condition: Grade C, functionality: Grade 1
Property Tenure: Freehold
Size (No. of Beds): 617
Year of Construction: c. 1952/3
Main Occupiers: 1st year Undergraduate, General Course and Postgraduate students
Facilities: Student bar and games room, quiet study, table tennis and TV rooms, laundry and ironing room

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Butlers Wharf Residence 
11 Gainsford Street, London, SE1 2NE

Building energy rating:  B - 49
EMR condition: Grade C, functionality: Grade 2
Property Tenure: Leasehold
Size (No. of Beds): 280
Year of Construction: c. 1975
Main Occupiers: Postgraduate students
Facilities: Computer room, common room with TV, bicycle storage area,laundry room

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Carr–Saunders Hall
18–24 Fitzroy Street, London, W1T 4BN

Building energy rating:  C - 57
EMR condition: Grade C, functionality: Grade 3
Property Tenure: Leasehold
Size (No. of Beds): 156
Year of Construction: c. 1965
Main Occupiers: 1st year Undergraduate and General Course students
Facilities: Common/TV room, computer room, laundry room, bar

Clink Wharf

Clink Street Residence
Clink Street, SE1 9DG

Property Tenure: Leasehold
Size GIA: 297m2
Year of Construction: c. 1860
Main Occupier: 

 

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High Holborn Residence
178 High Holborn, London, WC1V 7AA

Building energy rating:  C - 54
EMR condition: Grade C, functionality: Grade 2
Property Tenure: Freehold
Size (No. of Beds): 448
Year of Construction: 1995
Main Occupiers: 1st year Undergraduate, General Course and Postgraduate students
Facilities: Computer room, laundry room, two TV rooms, large communal lounge

Kings Cross Building, urbanest

urbanest King's Cross
Canal Reach, London, N1C 4BD

Property Tenure: Nomination Agreement
Size (No. of Beds): 338
Year of Construction: 2013
Main Occupiers: 1st year Undergraduate and Postgraduate Students
Facilities: Communal room, lounge and TV room, study rooms, kitchen access, computer room, laundry room, bicycle storage

Lilian Knowles Halls

Lilian Knowles House
50 Crispin Street, London, E1 6HQ

Property Tenure: Nomination Agreement
Size (No. of Beds): 360
Year of Construction: 1868
Main Occupiers: Postgraduate students
Facilities: Common room and TV room, computer room, laundry room

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Passfield Hall
1–7 Endsleigh Place, London, WC1H 0PW

Building energy rating: C - 68
EMR condition: Grade C, functionality: Grade 3
Property Tenure: Leasehold
Size (No. of Beds): 227
Year of Construction: c. 1830
Main Occupiers: 1st year Undergraduate and General Course students
Facilities: Dining hall, enclosed garden, TV/common room, bar, laundry room

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Rosebery Hall
90 Rosebery Avenue, London, EC1R 4TY

Building energy rating:  D - 81
EMR condition: Grade C, functionality: Grade 3
Property Tenure: Leasehold
Size (No. of Beds): 316
Year of Construction: 1975
Main Occupiers: 1st year Undergraduate, General Course, Postgraduate students
Facilities: Communal area, computer room, laundry, bar 

Sidney Webb

Sidney Webb House
159 Great Dover Street, London, SE1 4WW

Property Tenure: Leasehold
Size (No. of Beds): 450
Year of Construction: 1998
Main Occupiers: Postgraduate students
Facilities: Communal TV room, computer room, laundry room

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urbanest Westminster Bridge
203 Westminster Bridge Road, London, SE1 7FR

Property Tenure: Nominations Agreement
Size (No. of Beds): 484
Year of Construction: 2015
Main Occupiers: Postgraduate/Undergraduate students
Facilities: Communal TV rooms, computer room, laundry room, swimming pool, gym, café, roof terrace

Social Facilities

Sportsground

Berrylands Sports Ground
LSE Sportsground, Windsor Avenue, New Malden Surrey, KT3 5HB

Property Tenure: Freehold
Size GIA: 23 acres
Main Occupiers: Surrey County Cricket Club, Fulham Football Club, Ground Staff Accommodation
Facilities: All weather sports area, garage, grass pitches, pavilion, residential bungalow 

George

George IV pub
28 Portugal Street, London, WC2A 2HF

Building energy rating:  C - 58
Property Tenure: Freehold
Size GIA: 434.81 m²
Year of Construction: c.1900
Main Occupiers: Residential and Catering Services
Facilities: Pub on ground and 1st floors, Three staff flats on 2nd - 4th floors

Coopers 49L

Coopers Restaurant

Building code: 49L
49 Lincoln's Inn Fields, London, WC2A 3PF

White Horse

Ye Old White Horse
2 St Clements Lane, London, WC2A 2HA

Property Tenure: Freehold
Size GIA: N/A
Year of Construction: c. 1800
Main Occupiers: Commercial tenant
Facilities: Pub