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 miles
- Crawley 19.4 miles
- Eastbourne 22.2 miles
- Worthing 7.8 miles
- Bognor Regis 20.1 miles
- Littlehampton 14.1 miles
- Horsham 16.9 miles
- Haywards Heath 12.4 miles
- Chichester 24.5 miles
- Burgess Hill 9 miles
- East Grinstead 21.8 miles
- Seaford 14.5 miles
Neighbouring places
- Eastbrook Ward 0.6 miles
- Southwick Built-up area 0.7 miles
- Wish Ward 0.8 miles
- Hillside Ward 1 mile
- North Portslade Ward 1 mile
- Southwick Green Ward 1.2 miles
- Westbourne & Poets' Corner Ward 1.4 miles
- Hangleton & Knoll Ward 1.5 miles
- Southlands Ward 1.6 miles
- Central Hove Ward 1.9 miles
- St. Mary's Ward 2.2 miles
- Westdene & Hove Park Ward 2.3 miles
Example postcodes in South Portslade
BN41 1DW, BN41 2FP, BN41 2LE, BN41 1GT, BN41 2FQ, BN41 1SN, BN41 1GA, BN41 2BF, BN41 2LY … See all
Transport links
- London Gatwick Airport 22.1 miles
- London Heathrow Airport 45.1 miles
- Fishersgate Railway Station 0.3 miles
- Portslade Railway Station 0.4 miles
Hotels near South Portslade Ad
- The Ginger Pig 1.7 miles
- No.124 by Guesthouse, Brighton 5 3 miles
- Hotel Una 3 miles
- Red Brighton Blue 4 4 miles
- Hotel Pelirocco 4 3 miles
- The Grand Brighton 5 3.1 miles
- Square Townhouse 4 3.8 miles
- Maldron Hotel Brighton City Centre 4 3.1 miles
- Drakes of Brighton 4 3.8 miles
- Best Western Princes Marine Hotel 3 1.6 miles
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 miles
- Sussex Yacht Club Marina 2.5 miles
- Shoreham Library Library 2.6 miles
- Withdean Stadium Stadium 2.6 miles
- The Marlipins Museum Museum 2.7 miles
- Churchill Square Shopping centre 3.2 miles
- Brighton Racecourse Recreation 4.6 miles
- Brighton Marina Marina 5.2 miles
- American Express Community Stadium Stadium 6 miles
- Kingley Vale Forest 7.2 miles
- Plumpton Racecourse Recreation 9 miles
- Woolton Farm Estate Estate 9.6 miles