Cosham

Cosham (/ˈkɒʃəm/ or /ˈkɒsəm/) is a northern suburb of Portsmouth lying within the city boundary but off Portsea Island. It is mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086 along with Drayton and Wymering (mainland) and Bocheland (Buckland), Frodington (Fratton) and Copenore (Copnor) on the island.

Cosham
Cosham
Location within Hampshire
Population13,830 (2011.Ward)
OS grid referenceSU657052
Unitary authority
  • Portsmouth
Ceremonial county
Region
  • South East
CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townPORTSMOUTH
Postcode districtPO6
Dialling code023
PoliceHampshire and Isle of Wight
FireHampshire and Isle of Wight
AmbulanceSouth Central
UK Parliament
  • Portsmouth North
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