General Information, HMP Pentonville

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 – 210 spaces, general remand and convicted prisoners, first night centre.
  • C wing – 150 spaces, general remand and convicted prisoners.
  • D wing – 160 spaces, general remand and convicted prisoners.
  • E1 wing – segregation unit, 12 spaces.
  • E2-5 wings – 130 spaces, general remand and convicted prisoners.
  • F1-3 wings – 116 spaces for prisoners requiring substance misuse stabilisation.
  • F4-5 wings – 54 spaces for vulnerable prisoners.
  • G wing – 400 spaces, general remand and convicted prisoners (G1 currently decanted).
  • J wing – 60 spaces, drug-free wing.
  • Health care – 22 beds.

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