HMP/YOI Prescoed
Monmouthshire, HMPPS Wales, United Kingdom
Prescoed is a men’s open prison and young offender institution (YOI) in the village of Coed-y-Paen, South Wales. It is managed jointly with Usk Prison.
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
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At a glance
- Security / category
- Multi
- Operator
- Public Sector Prison
- Capacity
- Not listed
- Opened
- Not listed
- Gender (listing)
- Mens Prison
- Cohort
- Resettlement
- Predominant function
- Open
- Prison sub-group 1
- HMPPS Wales
- Type (listing)
- Resettlement · Open
The HMPPS import used here does not include capacity or opening year for these establishments.
What type of prison is HMP/YOI Prescoed?
Official listing data describes HMP/YOI Prescoed as Resettlement · Open under Multi security. Gender provision in the listing is Mens Prison. The predominant function is noted as Open.
Overview
Prescoed is a men’s open prison and young offender institution (YOI) in the village of Coed-y-Paen, South Wales. It is managed jointly with Usk Prison.
History
Detailed historical narrative for HMP/YOI Prescoed is not part of the imported dataset. This profile reflects current listing fields (region, function, operator, and cohort) from HMPPS data.
Prison Life
Cohort: Resettlement. Predominant function: Open. 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 Prescoed
For visits and bookings, contact the establishment on (01291) 671 600. Visit arrangements vary by facility, so always confirm directly before booking.
Planning a prison visit to HMP/YOI Prescoed
Most jurisdictions require you to book visits through an official channel, and slots can fill quickly. Read the establishment’s published visitor rules well ahead of time—ID, dress codes, and what you may bring are not standardised across sites. Expect real differences between prisons: what applies at one location may not apply at another, even within the same country.
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 Prescoed
Located at Coed-y-Paen, Pontypool, Monmouthshire, NP4 0TB, NP4 0TB, HMP/YOI Prescoed can be contacted on (01291) 671 600.
Where is HMP/YOI Prescoed located?
HMP/YOI Prescoed is based in Monmouthshire, in the HMPPS Wales area of United Kingdom.
Coordinates are not available for this establishment in the current dataset.
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