Usk
Parish in Monmouthshire, Wales
| Coordinates: | 51.701, -2.899 |
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| OS grid ref: | SO 37 00 |
| Population: | 2,834 |
| Dialling code: | 01495 (Pontypool) |
The small town and parish of Usk sits on the banks of the River Usk in Monmouthshire, Wales, with a compact centre that still shows medieval and Georgian character. The motte and earthworks of Usk Castle overlook the river and the old bridge, while riverside meadows and surrounding rolling farmland give the place a particularly scenic, rural setting.
Culturally it punches above its weight: the community is known for its prize‑winning floral displays and a busy local calendar, including the annual Usk Show and lively markets that reflect the agricultural hinterland. The economy mixes farming, tourism and small independent businesses, with angling, walks and heritage attractions forming an important part of social life and bringing visitors to the town.
Postcode districts covering Usk
Most populated places nearby
- Bristol 21 miles33.8 km
- Cardiff 18.3 miles29.4 km
- Newport 8.5 miles13.7 km
- Weston-super-Mare 24.5 miles39.5 km
- Kingswood and Fishponds 23.4 miles37.6 km
- Tonypandy 24.7 miles39.7 km
- Cwmbran Central 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Cwmbrân 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Merthyr Tydfil 20.9 miles33.6 km
- Chipping Sodbury 24.6 miles39.7 km
- Pontypool 5.8 miles9.4 km
- Yate 23 miles37.1 km
Neighbouring places
- Usk Built-up area 0.2 miles0.3 km
- Llanbadoc and Usk Ward 2 miles3.2 km
- Llangybi Fawr Ward 2 miles3.3 km
- Llangibby Built-up area 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Penperlleni Built-up area 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Mamhilad Built-up area 4.5 miles7.2 km
- New Inn Parish 4.7 miles7.5 km
- Raglan Built-up area 4.8 miles7.8 km
- Gobion Fawr Ward 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Croesyceiliog Parish 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Goetre Fawr Ward 5.5 miles8.8 km
- Llanfrechfa and Ponthir Ward 5.6 miles8.9 km
Example postcodes in Usk
NP15 1AL, NP15 1YS, NP15 1BE, NP15 1AX, NP15 1UA, NP15 1BS, NP15 1RZ, NP15 1TZ, NP15 1BN … See all
Transport links
- Bristol Airport 23.3 miles37.5 km
- Cardiff Airport 28.4 miles45.8 km
- Pontypool and New Inn Railway Station 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Cwmbran Railway Station 5.9 miles9.5 km
Hotels in Usk Ad
Schools in Usk
- Usk Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Pontypool Park Stadium 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Cwmbran Town Stadium 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Ninewells Wood Forest 8.1 miles13.1 km
- Old Park wood Forest 8.5 miles13.6 km
- Grace Dieu Abbey Historic site 8.9 miles14.3 km
- Cuckoo Wood Forest 9.2 miles14.9 km
- Newport Stadium Stadium 9.3 miles14.9 km
- Blaenavon World Heritage Centre Museum 9.5 miles15.2 km
- Chepstow Racecourse Recreation 9.5 miles15.3 km
- Tredegar Park Estate 10.6 miles17 km
- Craig Llysfaen Mountains 15.2 miles24.5 km
- Forest of Dean Forest 16 miles25.7 km