Allt-yr-yn is a leafy residential suburb of Newport in south Wales, set on a wooded slope overlooking the city. Its Welsh name alludes to that hillside, and the area is valued for mature trees, elevated views and a quieter, suburban character compared with the busier riverside and industrial parts of the city.
The neighbourhood developed mainly in the 20th century and features a mix of inter-war and later housing, local shops, schools and community facilities, making it popular with families and commuters. Several green corridors and footpaths run through the area, giving it a semi‑rural feel while remaining within easy reach of Newport’s cultural and economic amenities.
Postcode districts covering Allt-yr-yn
Most populated places nearby
- Bristol 19.8 miles31.9 km
- Cardiff 9.2 miles14.8 km
- Newport 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Weston-super-Mare 16.9 miles27.2 km
- Kingswood and Fishponds 23.5 miles37.7 km
- Tonypandy 19 miles30.6 km
- Barry 16.1 miles26 km
- Bridgend 24.3 miles39.1 km
- Cwmbran Central 4.1 miles6.7 km
- Cwmbrân 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Merthyr Tydfil 19.1 miles30.8 km
- Coity Higher 23.7 miles38.1 km
Neighbouring places
- Stow Hill Ward 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Gaer Parish 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Shaftesbury Parish 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Rogerstone East Ward 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Rogerstone North Ward 1.2 miles2 km
- Victoria Parish 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Bettws Parish 1.4 miles2.2 km
- St. Julians Parish 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Pillgwenlly Ward 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Malpas Parish 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Tredegar Park Parish 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Rogerstone Built-up area 2 miles3.2 km
Example postcodes in Allt-yr-yn
NP20 3RB, NP20 9NY, NP20 5ED, NP20 4JU, NP20 3SG, NP20 4TW, NP20 4NE, NP20 5GB, NP20 9LE … See all
Transport links
- Bristol Airport 19.1 miles30.7 km
- Cardiff Airport 19.3 miles31.1 km
- Newport Railway Station 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Rogerstone Railway Station 2.3 miles3.6 km
Hotels near Allt-yr-yn Ad
- Mercure Newport Hotel 4 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Holiday Inn Express Newport 3 2.1 miles3.4 km
- The Priory Hotel and Restaurant 4 3.1 miles4.9 km
- Tŷ Newport 4 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Belvilla Newport City Centre Hotel - Lifestyle 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Parkway Hotel & Spa 4 3.1 miles5 km
- Tyr Winch 6 miles9.6 km
- Gateway Hotel 1.3 miles2.1 km
- The Celtic Manor Resort 5 3.9 miles6.2 km
- Newbridge on Usk 4 6.8 miles11 km
Schools in Allt-yr-yn
- Clytha Primary School Primary
- Glasllwch Primary School Primary
- St Marys Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Tredegar Park Estate 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Newport Stadium Stadium 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Cwmbran Town Stadium 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Craig Llysfaen Mountains 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Pontypool Park Stadium 7.9 miles12.7 km
- Cardiff University Queens Buildings University 9.8 miles15.7 km
- Vita Student Cardiff College 9.8 miles15.8 km
- St. David's Shopping centre 10.1 miles16.2 km
- Cardiff Millenium Stadium Stadium 10.4 miles16.7 km
- Millennium Stadium Stadium 10.4 miles16.7 km
- Cardiff University University 10.6 miles17 km
- Cardiff City Stadium 11.1 miles17.9 km