Portfield, Dorset

Portfield
Christchurch railway station, south of Portfield
Portfield is located in Dorset
Portfield
Portfield
Location within Dorset
Area1.1591 km2 (0.4475 sq mi)
Population4,470 (2011 census)
• Density3,856/km2 (9,990/sq mi)
Civil parish
Unitary authority
Ceremonial county
Region
CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
List of places
UK
England
Dorset
50°44′24″N 1°47′13″W / 50.7399°N 1.7870°W / 50.7399; -1.7870

Portfield is a suburb of Christchurch, Dorset. In 2011 the ward had a population of 4470.[1]

Services

Portfield is served by Portfield School. a special school for children with autism,[2][3] and a community hall.[4]

Transport

Portfield is just to the north of Christchurch railway station.

Schools

  • Christchurch Junior School[5]
  • Christchurch Infant School

Politics

Portfield is part of the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council. Portfield is part of the Christchurch parliamentary constituency for elections to the House of Commons. It is currently represented by Conservative MP Christopher Chope.

References

  1. ^ "Portfield Ward (as of 2011)". NOMIS. Retrieved 28 March 2024.
  2. ^ "Welcome to Portfield School (Autism Wessex)". www.portfieldschool.org.uk. Retrieved 20 January 2021.
  3. ^ "Portfield School". Autism Wessex. Retrieved 20 January 2021.
  4. ^ "Portfield Community Hall - Christchurch". www.portfieldhall.co.uk. Retrieved 20 January 2021.
  5. ^ "Christchurch Junior School". Retrieved 20 January 2021.


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