Bulwark and Thornwell (Bulwark a Thornwell)
Ward in Monmouthshire, Wales
| Coordinates: | 51.623, -2.672 |
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| OS grid ref: | ST 53 91 |
| Dialling code: | 01291 (Chepstow) |
Bulwark and Thornwell is a mainly residential area on the southern edge of Chepstow in Monmouthshire, Wales. Sitting close to the River Wye and the Severn Estuary, it gives easy access to the scenic Wye Valley and local walks, while still being a short walk from the town centre and its amenities.
The ward combines post‑war and more recent housing, local shops, schools and small industry, reflecting a mixed social and economic character with active community groups. The name "Bulwark" hints at historic defensive earthworks nearby, and its proximity to attractions such as Chepstow Racecourse and the riverside make it a practical, community‑focused part of the county with a quiet, suburban feel.
Postcode districts covering Bulwark and Thornwell
Most populated places nearby
- Bristol 11.7 miles18.9 km
- Cardiff 23.3 miles37.6 km
- Newport 12.8 miles20.7 km
- Gloucester 24.8 miles39.9 km
- Bath 21.4 miles34.5 km
- Weston-super-Mare 22.4 miles36 km
- Kingswood and Fishponds 12.9 miles20.8 km
- Stroud 20.8 miles33.4 km
- Cwmbran Central 15.4 miles24.8 km
- Cwmbrân 15.5 miles24.9 km
- Chipping Sodbury 13.6 miles21.8 km
- Pontypool 16.3 miles26.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Chepstow Built-up area 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Beachley Built-up area 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Chepstow Castle and Larkfield Ward 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Mount Pleasant Ward 1.2 miles2 km
- Tutshill and Sedbury Built-up area 1.5 miles2.5 km
- St. Kingsmark Ward 2 miles3.2 km
- Tidenham Parish 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Woodcroft Built-up area 2.8 miles4.4 km
- Portskewett Built-up area 3.1 miles5 km
- St. Arvans Built-up area 3.3 miles5.4 km
- Shirenewton Built-up area 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Aust Parish 3.7 miles6 km
Example postcodes in Bulwark and Thornwell
NP16 5RX, NP16 5AJ, NP16 5TD, NP16 5AQ, NP16 5QJ, NP16 5UH, NP16 5RU, NP16 5SX, NP16 5TB … See all
Transport links
- Bristol Airport 16.7 miles26.9 km
- Cardiff Airport 32.8 miles52.8 km
- Chepstow Railway Station 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Severn Beach Railway Station 4.4 miles7.1 km
Schools in Bulwark and Thornwell
- Thornwell Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Chepstow Racecourse Recreation 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Ninewells Wood Forest 7.5 miles12.1 km
- Old Park wood Forest 7.9 miles12.8 km
- Cuckoo Wood Forest 8.2 miles13.2 km
- Memorial Stadium Stadium 10.2 miles16.4 km
- Oldbury Court Estate Estate 11.2 miles18 km
- College Road Allotments Gardens 11.2 miles18 km
- University of Bristol University 11.8 miles18.9 km
- Cabot Circus Shopping centre 12 miles19.3 km
- Forest of Dean Forest 12.2 miles19.7 km
- SS Great Britain Museum 12.3 miles19.9 km
- Bristol Harbour Harbour 12.4 miles19.9 km