Belmarsh

Belmarsh became operational on 2nd April 1991, and is a local prison, serving primarily the Central Criminal Court and magistrates Courts in SE London. In addition the establishment serves Crown and Magistrates Courts in SW Essex. Belmarsh has a dual role in that it also holds Category A prisoners.

Address:
Western Way
Thamesmead
London
SE28 0EB

Tel: 020 8331 4400

Fax: 020 8331 4401

Governor: Phil Wragg

Operational capacity: 910 as of 25th July 2008

Accommodation: A mixture of approximately 60% multi occupancy cells and 40% single cells, distributed mainly across 4 residential units.

 

Reception criteria: In common with all other local prisons, Belmarsh accepts a wide variety of categories of prisoners, in addition to its commitment to the Category A estate.