South Portslade
Ward in Brighton and Hove, England
| Coordinates: | 50.837, -0.215 |
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| OS grid ref: | TQ 25 05 |
| Dialling code: | 01273 (Brighton) |
South Portslade is a mainly residential ward on the western edge of Brighton and Hove, sitting between the city centre and the industrial and harbour area around Shoreham Harbour. The neighbourhood benefits from good transport links, including Portslade railway station and the nearby A27, and feels tucked between the urban coast and the more rural rise towards the South Downs.
Historically the area grew from a small village and was transformed by Victorian railway and industrial development, so today you find a mix of terraces, council housing and pockets of newer flats alongside light industry and local shops. There’s a strong local community spirit centred on the village green and parish landmarks such as Portslade Village and St Nicolas Church, with many residents commuting into central Brighton while small businesses and port-related trades still shape the local economy.
Postcode districts covering South Portslade
Most populated places nearby
- Brighton and Hove 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Crawley 19.4 miles31.2 km
- Eastbourne 22.2 miles35.8 km
- Worthing 7.8 miles12.6 km
- Bognor Regis 20.1 miles32.3 km
- Littlehampton 14.1 miles22.7 km
- Horsham 16.9 miles27.2 km
- Haywards Heath 12.4 miles20 km
- Chichester 24.5 miles39.4 km
- Burgess Hill 9 miles14.5 km
- East Grinstead 21.8 miles35.1 km
- Seaford 14.5 miles23.3 km
Neighbouring places
- Eastbrook Ward 0.6 miles1 km
- Southwick Built-up area 0.7 miles1.2 km
- Wish Ward 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Hillside Ward 1 mile1.6 km
- North Portslade Ward 1 mile1.6 km
- Southwick Green Ward 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Westbourne & Poets' Corner Ward 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Hangleton & Knoll Ward 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Southlands Ward 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Central Hove Ward 1.9 miles3.1 km
- St. Mary's Ward 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Westdene & Hove Park Ward 2.3 miles3.6 km
Example postcodes in South Portslade
BN41 1DW, BN41 1GN, BN41 2FS, BN41 1BB, BN41 2DH, BN41 1DF, BN41 1WY, BN41 1YF, BN41 2DP … See all
Transport links
- London Gatwick Airport 22.1 miles35.6 km
- London Heathrow Airport 45.1 miles72.5 km
- Fishersgate Railway Station 0.3 miles0.4 km
- Portslade Railway Station 0.4 miles0.7 km
Hotels near South Portslade Ad
- No.124 by Guesthouse, Brighton 5 3 miles4.9 km
- Hotel Una 3 miles4.8 km
- Red Brighton Blue 4 4 miles6.4 km
- Hotel Pelirocco 4 3 miles4.8 km
- The Grand Brighton 5 3.1 miles5 km
- Maldron Hotel Brighton City Centre 4 3.1 miles5 km
- Square Townhouse 4 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Drakes of Brighton 4 3.8 miles6.2 km
- Staybridge Suites Brighton 4 3.3 miles5.4 km
- Best Western Princes Marine Hotel 3 1.6 miles2.6 km
Schools in South Portslade
- Benfield Primary School Primary
- Brackenbury Primary School Primary
- Hill Park School Special
- Peter Gladwin Primary School Primary
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School Primary
- St Nicolas C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Shoreham Harbour Harbour 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Sussex Yacht Club Marina 2.5 miles4 km
- Shoreham Library Library 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Withdean Stadium Stadium 2.6 miles4.3 km
- The Marlipins Museum Museum 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Churchill Square Shopping centre 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Brighton Racecourse Recreation 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Brighton Marina Marina 5.2 miles8.4 km
- American Express Community Stadium Stadium 6 miles9.6 km
- Kingley Vale Forest 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Plumpton Racecourse Recreation 9 miles14.5 km
- Woolton Farm Estate Estate 9.6 miles15.4 km