Newport West
Ward in Isle of Wight, England
| Coordinates: | 50.698, -1.31 |
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| OS grid ref: | SZ 48 88 |
| Dialling code: | 01983 (Isle of Wight) |
Newport West sits on the western side of the island’s county town on the Isle of Wight, a compact, mostly built-up ward that blends suburban housing with pockets of shops and light commercial activity. It lies close to the course of the River Medina and the core services of Newport, making it a convenient residential area for people working in local government, retail and the island’s tourist economy.
Historically the whole town grew up as a market and administrative centre, so the ward has an older street pattern and a mix of Victorian terraces alongside more recent council and private housing; community groups, schools and local pubs remain focal points. While much of the island’s economy is tourism-led, the area also reflects wider social issues such as housing pressure and regeneration needs, with ongoing local efforts to balance conservation of historic character with modest development and improved amenities.
Postcode districts covering Newport West
Most populated places nearby
- Southampton 15.8 miles
- Portsmouth 13 miles
- Bournemouth 24.1 miles
- Gosport 10.3 miles
- Waterlooville 17.2 miles
- Fareham 11.9 miles
- Eastleigh 19.2 miles
- Eastleigh Town 18.2 miles
- Havant 18 miles
- Christchurch 19.4 miles
- Totton 17.5 miles
- Totton and Eling 17.2 miles
Neighbouring places
- Newport and Carisbrooke Parish 0.2 miles
- Newport Central Ward 0.6 miles
- Newport Built-up area 0.8 miles
- Mountjoy & Shide Ward 1 mile
- Carisbrooke & Gunville Ward 1.1 miles
- Parkhurst & Hunnyhill Ward 1.3 miles
- Pan & Barton Ward 1.4 miles
- Fairlee & Whippingham Ward 2.3 miles
- Northwood Parish 2.8 miles
- Chillerton and Gatcombe Parish 2.9 miles
- Cowes South & Northwood Ward 3.1 miles
- Whippingham Parish 3.2 miles
Example postcodes in Newport West
PO30 5FT, PO30 5FR, PO30 5ZB, PO30 5FQ, PO30 5RB, PO30 5GG, PO30 5RH, PO30 5DR, PO30 5AH … See all
Transport links
- Southampton Airport 17.5 miles
- Bournemouth Airport 24 miles
- Smallbrook Junction Rail Station 6.8 miles
- Ryde St John's Road Railway Station 6.9 miles
Hotels near Newport West Ad
- Hewitt's Restaurant & Rooms 3 0.6 miles
- Charter House 0.7 miles
- Villa Rothsay Hotel 4 4.6 miles
- Haven Hall 5 7.4 miles
- The Havelock 4 7.7 miles
- The Wight Mouse Inn 3 7 miles
- Lakeside Park Hotel & Spa 4 4 miles
- The Fig Tree Shanklin 7.6 miles
- The Lakes Rookley 5 3.4 miles
- The Marine 7 miles
Schools in Newport West
- Carisbrooke C of E Controlled Primary School Primary
- Carisbrooke College Secondary
- Christ The King College Secondary
- Newport C of E Aided Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Osborne House Historic site 4 miles
- Northcourt Country house 4.1 miles
- Quarr Abbey Historic site 5.3 miles
- Brading Roman Villa Historic site 7.1 miles
- Carlisle Fort (Historical) Historic site 7.5 miles
- Calshot Beach Beach 7.9 miles
- Exbury House Estate 8 miles
- Eight Acre Copse Forest 8.1 miles
- Ventnor Beach Beach 8.6 miles
- Bembridge Harbour Harbour 9.2 miles
- Cadland House Estate 9.9 miles
- Bembridge Beach Beach 10 miles