HMP/YOI Pentonville
London, LONDON, United Kingdom
Pentonville is a men’s prison and young offender institution in the London Borough of Islington, North London.
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 SOUTH
- 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/YOI Pentonville?
This is a Category B Reception & Resettlement · Reception facility for Mens Prison prisoners.
Overview
Pentonville is a men’s prison and young offender institution in the London Borough of Islington, North London.
History
Detailed historical narrative for HMP/YOI Pentonville 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/YOI Pentonville
For visits and bookings, contact the establishment on (020) 7023 7000. Policies differ between sites—check the official visitor information before you travel.
Planning your visit to HMP/YOI Pentonville
Arranging a visit usually starts with an official booking process rather than turning up unannounced. Check the latest visitor guidance from the operating authority before you travel, because policies are updated and can catch families out. Rules and practical steps vary between institutions; treat each establishment as its own case when you plan.
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/YOI Pentonville
For enquiries, contact HMP/YOI Pentonville on (020) 7023 7000. The prison is based at Caledonian Road, London, N7 8TT, N7 8TT.
Where is HMP/YOI Pentonville located?
You will find HMP/YOI Pentonville in London, within LONDON, United Kingdom.
Coordinates are not available for this establishment in the current dataset.
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