The Thicket

Street guide, Cosham

A residential road in the northern part of Cosham, set among the streets climbing towards Portsdown Hill. The name suggests former woodland or dense hedgerow on the site before residential development. The houses along The Thicket are mainly postwar builds, with semi-detached and detached properties set in moderate-sized plots. The road is quiet, seeing very little through traffic, and has a sheltered, slightly secluded character. Gardens are generally well maintained, with mature planting that reinforces the leafy atmosphere. The road is within walking distance of Portsdown Hill and its network of footpaths, making it convenient for walkers and dog owners.