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 2JB, SO17 2HB, SO17 1DA, SO17 1RZ, SO17 2NJ, SO17 2EY, SO17 2WX, SO17 1RR, SO17 2JW … 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
- No.4 Carlton Hotel 5 1.2 miles
- The Pig in the Wall - Southampton 2.1 miles
- Ennios Boutique Hotel 5 2.3 miles
- Holiday Inn Southampton 4 2.2 miles
- Harbour Hotel Southampton 5 2.3 miles
- Moxy Southampton 4 2 miles
- The Elizabeth House Hotel 3 0.8 miles
- The Pilgrim Inn 3 4 miles
- Leonardo Hotel Southampton 4 1.3 miles
- Potters Heron Hotel 4 5.5 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