Victoria Road South

Street guide, Southsea

Victoria Road South runs north to south through central Southsea, connecting the main body of Portsmouth to the seafront. The road is one of the area's principal through routes and carries a steady flow of traffic. The northern section has a mix of shops, takeaways, and commercial premises, while the southern section becomes more residential as it approaches the common and Castle Road. The road crosses Albert Road at a busy junction. Victoria Road South is a practical, workaday street that serves as a spine through Southsea, connecting the residential streets on either side to the main transport routes.