Charles Dickens
Ward in Portsmouth, England
| Coordinates: | 50.803, -1.094 |
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| OS grid ref: | SU 63 00 |
| Dialling code: | 0239 (Portsmouth) |
Charles Dickens sits on the eastern edge of central Portsmouth, a compact, mainly residential ward within easy reach of the city centre, the naval base and the University of Portsmouth. Streets here mix Victorian terraces with inter‑war and post‑war housing, and local high streets and community centres serve a culturally diverse population.
Its name reflects the city's literary connection - the author's birthplace in Landport and related heritage attractions bring occasional visitors - while day‑to‑day life is shaped by the nearby dockyard economy, small businesses and ongoing regeneration and housing initiatives that aim to balance historic character with modern needs. The area is notable for active community groups and a resilient, multicultural character despite some pockets of economic challenge.
Postcode districts covering Charles Dickens
Most populated places nearby
- Southampton 15.5 miles
- Portsmouth 1.2 miles
- Gosport 2.6 miles
- Waterlooville 5.7 miles
- Bognor Regis 18.6 miles
- Littlehampton 24.4 miles
- Fareham 5.3 miles
- Eastleigh 15.9 miles
- Eastleigh Town 15.9 miles
- Winchester 20.6 miles
- Havant 6.1 miles
- Totton 19.7 miles
Neighbouring places
- St. Thomas Ward 0.8 miles
- Fratton Ward 1 mile
- Nelson Ward 1.1 miles
- Central Southsea Ward 1.2 miles
- Portsmouth Built-up area 1.2 miles
- St. Jude Ward 1.3 miles
- Harbourside & Town Ward 1.6 miles
- Baffins Ward 1.7 miles
- Milton Ward 1.8 miles
- Hardway Ward 1.9 miles
- Hilsea Ward 1.9 miles
- Forton Ward 1.9 miles
Example postcodes in Charles Dickens
PO2 7FJ, PO1 4BE, PO1 9PX, PO1 3FY, PO1 3HA, PO1 1HB, PO1 3GD, PO5 1DH, PO1 4RR … See all
Transport links
- Southampton Airport 15.4 miles
- Bournemouth Airport 32.7 miles
- Portsmouth and Southsea Railway Station 0.3 miles
- Portsmouth & Southsea Railway Station 0.3 miles
Hotels in Charles Dickens Ad
- Keppels Head Hotel 3
- Royal Maritime Hotel 3
- The Ship Leopard Hotel 3
- Ibis Portsmouth Hotel 3.5
- Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth Gunwharf Quays 3
- Premier Inn Portsmouth City Centre 3
- Holiday Inn Express 3
- Lady Hamilton Inn
- Blue Sparrow House 3
- Premier Inn Portsmouth Dockyard 3
Schools in Charles Dickens
- Ark Ayrton Primary Academy Primary
- Ark Charter Academy Secondary
- Ark Dickens Primary Academy Primary
- Madani Academy Independent - all ages
- St Edmund's Catholic School Secondary
- St George's Beneficial C of E (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School Primary
- St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Mary Rose Museum Museum 0.7 miles
- HMS Victory Museum 0.7 miles
- Royal Navy Museum Museum 0.7 miles
- HMS Warrior Museum 0.7 miles
- Gosport Premier Marina Marina 1.1 miles
- Fratton Park Stadium 1.4 miles
- Southsea Marina Marina 2.7 miles
- Langstone Harbour Harbour 4.2 miles
- Southwick House Estate 5.6 miles
- Quarr Abbey Historic site 6.8 miles
- Titchfield Abbey Historic site 7.1 miles
- Eight Acre Copse Forest 7.2 miles