Opened in 1992 High Down is situated opposite HMP Downview in Sutton. Built on the site of a former mental hospital at Banstead, the establishment serves the Crown Court at Guildford and Croydon, and surrounding magistrates courts.
Address:
High Down Lane
Sutton
Surrey
SM2 5PJ
Tel: 020 7147 6300
Fax: 020 7147 6301
Governor: Peter Dawson
Operational capacity: 1103 as of 8th July 2009
Accomodation: 4 Houseblocks each with 181 spaces in single and double cells, but some double cells have triple occupancy. Two additional new Houseblocks are now open; each of these will house 178 prisoners. All of the new accommodation is single cell. All cells have integral sanitation, and they are spread over 3 landings, all landings have their own showers and phones.
Reception criteria: Normal Reception arrangements. High Down's catchment area comprises Croydon and Guildford Crown Courts and surrounding Magistrates' Courts. There are no medical restrictions.
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