Ward in Portsmouth, England
| Coordinates: | 50.791, -1.073 |
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| OS grid ref: | SZ 65 99 |
| Dialling code: | 0239 (Portsmouth) |
Central Southsea is an electoral ward in the south of the city of Portsmouth on Portsea Island, covering the heart of Southsea from the town centre to the seafront. The ward contains well‑known landmarks including Southsea Common, South Parade Pier and Clarence Pier, while nearby historic sites such as Southsea Castle (originally built by Henry VIII) and the The D-Day Story reflect the area’s long maritime and military heritage.
Central Southsea blends Victorian and Edwardian terraces with modern flats and a busy hospitality and retail economy centred on streets like Albert Road; it’s popular with tourists, local families and students from the University of Portsmouth. The seafront and common host frequent community events and festivals, giving the ward a lively cultural and social scene within Portsmouth, England.