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Portswood
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Portswood is a suburb and Electoral Ward of Southampton, England. The suburb lies to the north-north-east of the city centre and is bounded by (clockwise from west) Freemantle, Highfield, Swaythling, St. Denys and Bevois Valley.
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Portswood | |
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![]() Portswood's shopping area (Portswood Road) | |
Location within Southampton | |
Area | 2.79 km2 (1.08 sq mi) |
Population | 14,831 [1] |
• Density | 5,316/km2 (13,770/sq mi) |
OS grid reference | SU434150 |
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Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | SOUTHAMPTON |
Postcode district | SO17 |
Dialling code | 023 |
Police | Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
Fire | Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
Ambulance | South Central |
UK Parliament | |
50.9261°N 1.3931°W / 50.9261; -1.3931 |
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Portswood Ward comprises Portswood, Highfield and St. Denys, and had a population of 14,831 at the 2011 Census.[1] It is a largely residential area adjacent to the main campus of the University of Southampton, and as such more than a quarter of residents are students.[2]