Portfield, Dorset

Portfield
Christchurch railway station, south of Portfield
Portfield Location within Dorset
Area	1.1591 km2 (0.4475 sq mi)
Population	4,470 (2011 census)
•  Density	3,856/km2 (9,990/sq mi)
Civil parish	Christchurch
Unitary authority	Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Ceremonial county	Dorset
Region	South West
Country	England
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
List of places UK England Dorset 50°44′24″N1°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.