St. Thomas
Ward in Portsmouth, England
| Coordinates: | 50.791, -1.094 |
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| OS grid ref: | SZ 63 99 |
| Dialling code: | 0239 (Portsmouth) |
St. Thomas is a compact, inner-city ward on Portsea Island within Portsmouth, sitting a short walk from the city centre and close to areas such as Fratton. Its position means good access to transport hubs like Portsmouth & Southsea and local attractions including the Portsmouth Historic Dockyard and Southsea Common, giving residents the mix of urban convenience and seaside green space.
The neighbourhood is largely residential with a history tied to Portsmouth’s maritime and naval economy; many streets reflect post-war rebuilding and a substantial stock of council housing alongside independent shops, community groups and schools. In recent years there has been steady regeneration and a culturally diverse population, so the area combines a strong local community feel with the practical benefits of being close to the city’s amenities.
Postcode districts covering St. Thomas
Most populated places nearby
- Southampton 15.9 miles
- Portsmouth 2 miles
- Gosport 2.8 miles
- Waterlooville 6.4 miles
- Bognor Regis 18.6 miles
- Littlehampton 24.4 miles
- Fareham 5.8 miles
- Eastleigh 16.5 miles
- Eastleigh Town 16.5 miles
- Winchester 21.3 miles
- Havant 6.7 miles
- Totton 20.1 miles
Neighbouring places
- St. Jude Ward 0.5 miles
- Charles Dickens Ward 0.8 miles
- Central Southsea Ward 1 mile
- Fratton Ward 1.3 miles
- Harbourside & Town Ward 1.5 miles
- Milton Ward 1.7 miles
- Eastney and Craneswater Ward 1.7 miles
- Anglesey Ward 1.8 miles
- Nelson Ward 1.9 miles
- Leesland & Newtown Ward 2 miles
- Portsmouth Built-up area 2 miles
- Baffins Ward 2.1 miles
Example postcodes in St. Thomas
PO5 4BF, PO5 4EU, PO1 2UP, PO1 2HX, PO1 2JS, PO5 1JW, PO1 2NL, PO5 3BB, PO5 3DZ … See all
Transport links
- Southampton Airport 15.9 miles
- Bournemouth Airport 32.7 miles
- Southsea Hoverport 0.5 miles
- Portsmouth & Southsea Railway Station 0.5 miles
Hotels in St. Thomas Ad
- Becketts Ltd
- Ibis Portsmouth Hotel 3.5
- The Wellington Restaurant and Bar
- Ye Spotted Dogge
- Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth Gunwharf Quays 3
- The Pier 3
- Premier Inn Southsea 3
- Southsea 3
- Southseaa Inn 3
- Holiday Inn Express 3
Schools in St. Thomas
- Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery Primary
- St Jude's C of E Primary School Primary
- The Portsmouth Grammar School Independent - all ages
Local points of interest
- HMS Warrior Museum 0.8 miles
- Royal Navy Museum Museum 1 mile
- HMS Victory Museum 1 mile
- Mary Rose Museum Museum 1 mile
- Gosport Premier Marina Marina 1.2 miles
- Fratton Park Stadium 1.4 miles
- Southsea Marina Marina 2.6 miles
- Langstone Harbour Harbour 4.5 miles
- Quarr Abbey Historic site 6.2 miles
- Southwick House Estate 6.4 miles
- Eight Acre Copse Forest 6.4 miles
- Bembridge Beach Beach 6.7 miles