HMP Leicester
Leicester, EAST MIDLANDS, United Kingdom
Leicester prison is a men’s prison in the centre of Leicester.
Profile fields are derived from published HMPPS listing data used in this site build. Narrative sections below summarise import fields; they are not independent inspections or reports.
Prison information
Establishment image
At a glance
- Security / category
- Category B
- Operator
- Public Sector Prison
- Capacity
- Not listed
- Opened
- Not listed
- Gender (listing)
- Mens Prison
- Cohort
- Reception & Resettlement
- Predominant function
- Reception
- Prison sub-group 1
- PUBLIC SECTOR PRISONS NORTH
- Type (listing)
- Reception & Resettlement · Reception
The HMPPS import used here does not include capacity or opening year for these establishments.
What type of prison is HMP Leicester?
Predominant function is Reception, with Category B security in the import. Gender listing: Mens Prison.
Overview
Leicester prison is a men’s prison in the centre of Leicester.
History
Detailed historical narrative for HMP Leicester is not part of the imported dataset. This profile reflects current listing fields (region, function, operator, and cohort) from HMPPS data.
Prison Life
Cohort: Reception & Resettlement. Predominant function: Reception. Gender provision: Mens Prison. Day-to-day regime details should be confirmed with the establishment or official prison finder information.
How to visit HMP Leicester
For visits and bookings, contact the establishment on (0116) 228 3000. Booking steps and ID rules are not universal; verify the latest instructions with the establishment.
Before you visit HMP Leicester
If you are organising a visit, confirm how bookings work for this jurisdiction and allow time for approvals where they exist. Visitor requirements change; verifying rules shortly before the date reduces the risk of being turned away at the gate. One prison’s procedures are not a template for every other site—always confirm details for the specific place you are visiting.
For a step-by-step overview, read how prison visits work — then confirm every rule with the operator for this establishment.
Contact details for HMP Leicester
HMP Leicester lists (0116) 228 3000 as a contact number, with the site at 116 Welford Road, Leicester, LE2 7AJ, LE2 7AJ.
Where is HMP Leicester located?
HMP Leicester sits in Leicester, EAST MIDLANDS, United Kingdom.
Coordinates are not available for this establishment in the current dataset.
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