Pentonville
| Pentonville | |
|---|---|
Pentonville Location within Greater London | |
| OS grid reference | TQ315835 |
| • Charing Cross | 1.75 mi (2.8 km) SSW |
| London borough | |
| Ceremonial county | Greater London |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | LONDON |
| Postcode district | N1 |
| Dialling code | 020 |
| Police | Metropolitan |
| Fire | London |
| Ambulance | London |
| UK Parliament | |
| London Assembly | |
Pentonville is an area in North London, located in the London Borough of Islington. It is located 1+3⁄4 miles (2.8 kilometres) north-northeast of Charing Cross on the Inner Ring Road. Pentonville developed in the northwestern edge of the ancient parish of Clerkenwell on the New Road. It is named after Henry Penton, the developer of the area.