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. Narrative sections below summarise published listing details; they are not independent inspections or reports.
Prison information
Contacting and visiting
- Address
- Caledonian Road, London, N7 8TT
- Phone
- (020) 7023 7000
- Booking a visit
- Visits booking line
- 0300 060 6504Monday to Friday, 9am to 3pm
- Sending money
- Post and letters
- Include the person’s name and prisoner number on the envelope.
- Email a prisoner
- Phone calls
- Official page
Rules and services change. Check with the prison or the official service before you visit, send money or post anything. Prisons Online is an independent directory, not an official government service.
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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
Capacity and opening year are not listed for this establishment. Check the official operator's page for current figures.
What type of prison is HMP/YOI Pentonville?
HMP/YOI Pentonville is a Category B local prison for adult men. It also has a resettlement role.
Overview
Pentonville is a men’s prison and young offender institution in the London Borough of Islington, North London.
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.
HMP/YOI Pentonville facility details
For enquiries, contact HMP/YOI Pentonville on (020) 7023 7000. The prison is based at Caledonian Road, London, N7 8TT.
Where is HMP/YOI Pentonville located?
You will find HMP/YOI Pentonville in London, within LONDON, United Kingdom. Coordinates: 51.5450, -0.1159.
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