HM Prison Swansea

HM Prison Swansea (Welsh: Carchar Abertawe EF) is a Category B/C men's prison, located in the Sandfields area of Swansea, Wales. The prison is operated by His Majesty's Prison Service, and is colloquially known as 'Cox's farm', after a former governor.

HMP Swansea
LocationOystermouth Road, Sandfields, Swansea
Coordinates51.615°N 3.949°W / 51.615; -3.949
Security classAdult Male/Category B&C
Population480 (as of November 2016)
Opened1861
Managed byHM Prison Services
GovernorChris Simpson
WebsiteSwansea at justice.gov.uk
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