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.