Pentonville prison was the prototype for a radical design by Major Jebb – after whom the avenue on which Brixton prison stands was named. Pentonville was completed over 170 years ago and has remained in use ever since as a local prison. Although much refurbishment has taken place the original four cellblocks are as they were when the prison opened in 1842.
Accommodation
- A wing – 226 spaces, general remand and convicted prisoners
- C wing – 154 spaces, general remand and convicted prisoners
- D wing – 180 spaces, general remand and convicted prisoners
- E1 wing – segregation unit, 12 spaces
- E2-5 wings – 136 spaces, general remand and convicted prisoners
- F 1-3 wings – 127 spaces for prisoners requiring substance misuse stabilisation
- F4-5 wing – 66 spaces for vulnerable prisoners
- G wing – 389 spaces, general remand and convicted prisoners
- J wing – 64 space first night centre
- Health care – 22 beds
