Portishead is a town in Somerset, England, with a population of 26,366 as of the 2021 Census. It lies on the Severn Estuary, about 8 miles west of Bristol and 18 miles northeast of Weston‑super‑Mare.
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Portishead, Somerset, is a town and civil parish in the North Somerset unitary authority area, with a population of 26,366 recorded at the 2021 Census. The town is positioned on the Severn Estuary, opposite Cardiff and Newport in Wales, and lies 8 miles (13 km) to the west of Bristol and 18 miles northeast of Weston‑super‑Mare. It is approximately 110 miles west of London. The locality falls within the BS 20 postal district. The setting on the estuary provides a coastal environment, while its proximity to Bristol offers access to larger urban amenities. The town’s character is that of a small but well‑populated community with a clear identity as a coastal town in Somerset.