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Stamshaw is a densely packed residential area on the western side of Portsea Island, bordered by the M275 motorway and the waters of Tipner Lake. Historically, it developed rapidly during the late 19th and early 20th centuries to house dockyard workers, which is why you’ll find street after street of traditional Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing. It is a practical location for getting in and out of Portsmouth; the proximity to the motorway makes it one of the few spots in the city where you aren’t caught in a long crawl to reach the mainland. Locally, life tends to centre around Stamshaw Park, which provides a necessary green lung for the neighbourhood alongside the community centre and the local climbing centre. While it lacks a traditional high street, the shops along Twyford Avenue and the nearby commercial outlets at North End cover most daily needs. One of the more distinct features is the coastal path along the edge of the Lido, offering a flat walk with views across the mudflats towards Whale Island and Horsea Island.