Portswood
Ward in Southampton, England
| Coordinates: | 50.929, -1.392 |
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| OS grid ref: | SU 42 14 |
| Dialling code: | 0238 (Southampton) |
Portswood is a residential ward just north‑east of Southampton city centre, lying close to the university area and offering convenient bus and rail links into town. The neighbourhood grew significantly during the Victorian and Edwardian periods, so you’ll find many terraces and tree‑lined streets alongside pockets of more modern development.
Its focal point is the busy local high street around Portswood Road, known for an eclectic mix of independent shops, cafés, pubs and restaurants that cater to a substantial student population from the University of Southampton's Highfield campus as well as long‑standing local families. The area combines green spaces and active community groups with a lively evening economy, giving it a blend of suburban calm and youthful energy.
Postcode districts covering Portswood
Most populated places nearby
- Southampton 0.6 miles
- Portsmouth 15.5 miles
- Bournemouth 24.1 miles
- Gosport 13.4 miles
- Waterlooville 16.2 miles
- Fareham 10.4 miles
- Eastleigh 4.2 miles
- Eastleigh Town 2.6 miles
- Winchester 9.9 miles
- Havant 18.3 miles
- Salisbury 20.6 miles
- Christchurch 20.1 miles
Neighbouring places
- Southampton Built-up area 0.6 miles
- Swaythling Ward 0.8 miles
- Bevois Ward 0.9 miles
- Bitterne Park Ward 1 mile
- Bassett Ward 1.2 miles
- Banister & Polygon Ward 1.3 miles
- Shirley Ward 1.6 miles
- Peartree Ward 1.8 miles
- Freemantle Ward 2 miles
- Harefield Ward 2 miles
- Chilworth Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Bargate Ward 2.2 miles
Example postcodes in Portswood
SO17 2WL, SO17 2LE, SO17 2UB, SO17 1EB, SO17 1UF, SO17 2FH, SO17 2FG, SO17 1SF, SO17 2FJ … See all
Transport links
- Southampton Airport 2.1 miles
- Bournemouth Airport 22.2 miles
- St Denys Railway Station 0.5 miles
- Bitterne Railway Station 1 mile
- Winchester Bus Station 9.9 miles
Hotels near Portswood Ad
- Southampton Harbour Hotel & Spa 5 2.2 miles
- The Elizabeth House Hotel 3 0.8 miles
- Leonardo Hotel Southampton 4 1.3 miles
- Moxy Southampton 3 2 miles
- Village Hotel Southampton Eastleigh 4 2.6 miles
- The White Star Tavern 3 2.1 miles
- The Grapes 2.1 miles
- No.4 Carlton 5 1.2 miles
- Novotel Southampton Hotel 4 1.9 miles
- Premier Inn Southampton City Centre 3 2 miles
Schools in Portswood
- Highfield C of E Primary School Primary
- St Denys Primary School Primary
- The Gregg Preparatory School Independent - primary
Local points of interest
- St Mary's Stadium Stadium 1.6 miles
- West Quay Shopping centre 1.8 miles
- Silverlake Stadium Stadium 1.9 miles
- Netley Abbey Archaeological site 3.8 miles
- Hythe Marina Marina 3.8 miles
- Broadlands Country house 6 miles
- Cadland House Estate 6.6 miles
- Embley House Estate 6.7 miles
- Paultons Park Estate 6.9 miles
- Hursley Park Estate 7.2 miles
- Titchfield Abbey Historic site 8.6 miles
- Calshot Beach Beach 8.8 miles