Central Southsea
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.
Postcode districts covering Central Southsea
Most populated places nearby
- Southampton 16.7 miles26.9 km
- Portsmouth 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Gosport 3.6 miles5.9 km
- Waterlooville 6 miles9.7 km
- Bognor Regis 17.6 miles28.4 km
- Littlehampton 23.5 miles37.8 km
- Fareham 6.5 miles10.5 km
- Eastleigh 17.1 miles27.5 km
- Eastleigh Town 17.2 miles27.6 km
- Winchester 21.7 miles35 km
- Havant 6 miles9.7 km
- Totton 20.9 miles33.6 km
Neighbouring places
- Milton Ward 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Eastney and Craneswater Ward 0.8 miles1.3 km
- St. Jude Ward 0.8 miles1.4 km
- Fratton Ward 0.9 miles1.5 km
- St. Thomas Ward 1 mile1.5 km
- Charles Dickens Ward 1.2 miles2 km
- Baffins Ward 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Nelson Ward 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Portsmouth Built-up area 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Copnor Ward 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Hilsea Ward 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Harbourside & Town Ward 2.4 miles3.9 km
Example postcodes in Central Southsea
PO4 9AZ, PO5 1SN, PO5 1SF, PO4 0DU, PO4 9BE, PO4 0LX, PO5 1SD, PO4 0HZ, PO5 1PZ … See all
Transport links
- Southampton Airport 16.6 miles26.7 km
- Bournemouth Airport 33.6 miles54.1 km
- Fratton Railway Station 0.4 miles0.6 km
- Portsmouth & Southsea Railway Station 0.9 miles1.5 km
Hotels near Central Southsea Ad
- Ye Spotted Dogge 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Esk Vale Guest House 3 0.7 miles1.2 km
- Florence House Boutique Hotel and Restaurant 4 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Florence Suite Hotel & Restaurant 4 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Florence Gardens Hotel & Restaurant 4 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Somerset House Hotel & Restaurant 4 0.8 miles1.3 km
- G Boutique Hotel 3 0.6 miles0.9 km
- The Ship Leopard Hotel - No Children 3 1.6 miles2.5 km
- The Queens Hotel 4 1 mile1.6 km
- The Clarence Boutique Rooms 4 0.9 miles1.4 km
Schools in Central Southsea
- Bramble Infant School and Nursery Primary
- Devonshire Infant School Primary
- Fernhurst Junior School Primary
- Priory School Secondary
Local points of interest
- Fratton Park Stadium 0.5 miles0.9 km
- HMS Warrior Museum 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Southsea Marina Marina 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Mary Rose Museum Museum 1.8 miles2.8 km
- HMS Victory Museum 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Royal Navy Museum Museum 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Gosport Premier Marina Marina 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Langstone Harbour Harbour 3.6 miles5.9 km
- Southwick House Estate 6.5 miles10.4 km
- Eight Acre Copse Forest 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Bembridge Beach Beach 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Chichester Harbour Harbour 6.8 miles11 km