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 miles1 km
- Portsmouth 15.5 miles25 km
- Bournemouth 24.1 miles38.7 km
- Gosport 13.4 miles21.6 km
- Waterlooville 16.2 miles26 km
- Fareham 10.4 miles16.7 km
- Eastleigh 4.2 miles6.7 km
- Eastleigh Town 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Winchester 9.9 miles15.9 km
- Havant 18.3 miles29.5 km
- Salisbury 20.6 miles33.1 km
- Christchurch 20.1 miles32.3 km
Neighbouring places
- Southampton Built-up area 0.6 miles1 km
- Swaythling Ward 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Bevois Ward 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Bitterne Park Ward 1 mile1.5 km
- Bassett Ward 1.2 miles2 km
- Banister & Polygon Ward 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Shirley Ward 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Peartree Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Freemantle Ward 2 miles3.1 km
- Harefield Ward 2 miles3.2 km
- Chilworth Built-up area 2.1 miles3.5 km
- Bargate Ward 2.2 miles3.5 km
Example postcodes in Portswood
SO17 1DL, SO17 1XB, SO17 1RT, SO17 2GZ, SO17 1UB, SO17 2NZ, SO17 2UP, SO17 1JT, SO17 1AW … See all
Transport links
- Southampton Airport 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Bournemouth Airport 22.2 miles35.7 km
- St Denys Railway Station 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Bitterne Railway Station 1 mile1.6 km
- Winchester Bus Station 9.9 miles15.9 km
Hotels near Portswood Ad
- No.4 Carlton Hotel 5 1.2 miles1.9 km
- The Pig in the Wall - Southampton 2.1 miles3.5 km
- Ennios Boutique Hotel 5 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Holiday Inn Southampton 4 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Harbour Hotel Southampton 5 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Moxy Southampton 4 2 miles3.2 km
- The Pilgrim Inn 3 4 miles6.4 km
- The Elizabeth House Hotel 3 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Leonardo Hotel Southampton 4 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Shirley Apartments, Cozy Studio, Self Check in, 10 Min Drive to City Centre, Walking to Redbridge Train Station 3 3.5 miles5.7 km
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 miles2.5 km
- West Quay Shopping centre 1.8 miles3 km
- Silverlake Stadium Stadium 1.9 miles3 km
- Netley Abbey Archaeological site 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Hythe Marina Marina 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Broadlands Country house 6 miles9.7 km
- Cadland House Estate 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Embley House Estate 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Paultons Park Estate 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Hursley Park Estate 7.2 miles11.7 km
- Titchfield Abbey Historic site 8.6 miles13.8 km
- Calshot Beach Beach 8.8 miles14.1 km