St. Jude
Ward in Portsmouth, England
| Coordinates: | 50.784, -1.089 |
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| OS grid ref: | SZ 64 98 |
| Dialling code: | 0239 (Portsmouth) |
The St Jude ward is an inner‑city area of Portsmouth with a distinctly urban character: a mix of Victorian terraces and post‑war council housing, local shops and community facilities, and a handful of small green pockets. Its identity is shaped by long ties to the city’s maritime and dockyard economy, giving it a strong working‑class heritage alongside newer residents and ongoing regeneration efforts.
Culturally the ward is home to a diverse population and active neighbourhood groups, with churches, pubs and community centres acting as local hubs. Transport links into the city centre are straightforward and the area often sits quietly on the edge of Portsmouth’s more tourist‑facing historic waterfront, offering a more everyday glimpse of city life.
Postcode districts covering St. Jude
Most populated places nearby
- Southampton 16.4 miles
- Portsmouth 2.4 miles
- Gosport 3.2 miles
- Waterlooville 6.7 miles
- Bognor Regis 18.3 miles
- Littlehampton 24.2 miles
- Fareham 6.4 miles
- Eastleigh 17 miles
- Eastleigh Town 17 miles
- Winchester 21.8 miles
- Havant 6.8 miles
- Totton 20.5 miles
Neighbouring places
- St. Thomas Ward 0.5 miles
- Central Southsea Ward 0.8 miles
- Charles Dickens Ward 1.3 miles
- Eastney and Craneswater Ward 1.5 miles
- Fratton Ward 1.6 miles
- Milton Ward 1.6 miles
- Harbourside & Town Ward 1.9 miles
- Anglesey Ward 2 miles
- Baffins Ward 2.2 miles
- Nelson Ward 2.3 miles
- Leesland & Newtown Ward 2.4 miles
- Portsmouth Built-up area 2.4 miles
Example postcodes in St. Jude
PO5 1NL, PO5 3LB, PO5 1NE, PO5 3QS, PO5 2AD, PO5 2ES, PO5 3NF, PO5 3JR, PO5 2SQ … See all
Transport links
- Southampton Airport 16.4 miles
- Bournemouth Airport 32.9 miles
- Southsea Hoverport 0.5 miles
- Portsmouth & Southsea Railway Station 1 mile
Hotels in St. Jude Ad
- Florence Suite Hotel & Restaurant 4
- Florence House Boutique Hotel and Restaurant 4
- Florence Gardens Hotel & Restaurant 4
- Somerset House Hotel & Restaurant 4
- The Clarence Boutique Rooms 4
- The Queens Hotel 4
- Stattons Boutique Hotel & Restaurant 4
- Victorin House - All Rooms Are En-Suite
- Q8 Boutique Hotel
- Holiday Inn Portsmouth 4
Schools in St. Jude
- Mayville High School Independent - all ages
- Portsmouth High School GDST Independent - all ages
- Southsea Infant School Primary
- St Swithun's Catholic Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- HMS Warrior Museum 1.3 miles
- Fratton Park Stadium 1.4 miles
- Royal Navy Museum Museum 1.5 miles
- HMS Victory Museum 1.5 miles
- Mary Rose Museum Museum 1.5 miles
- Gosport Premier Marina Marina 1.7 miles
- Southsea Marina Marina 2.4 miles
- Langstone Harbour Harbour 4.5 miles
- Eight Acre Copse Forest 6 miles
- Quarr Abbey Historic site 6.1 miles
- Bembridge Beach Beach 6.2 miles
- Southwick House Estate 6.9 miles