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Southsea

UK Place
Demography
Population18514 ((2001))
Administration
Unitary authorityPortsmouth
Ceremonial countyHampshire
RegionSouth East England
CountryEngland
Other Information
Postcode districtPO4 - PO5 PO
Dialling code023
UK ParliamentPortsmouth South

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Southsea is a seaside resort located in Portsmouth at the southern end of Portsea Island in the county of Hampshire in England. The built up areas of Portsmouth and Southsea have merged, and the centre of Southsea is within a mile of Portsmouth's city centre.

Despite only being a small town Southsea has a thriving commercial area which includes two national department stores and many other well known high street chains. It combines these large stores with numerous independent traders which includes charity shops, food retailers and furniture/household goods shops.

Southsea also has a vibrant social scene with numerous bars and eateries which cater for a range of budgets and tastes.


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