Bettws is a residential ward on the western edge of Newport in Wales, whose name derives from the Welsh for a prayer house. Once a small village, it expanded through 20th-century housing developments and now mixes private and social housing, local shops and schools, with patches of green space that give it a suburban feel while remaining close to the city and major transport routes.
The area has a strong local identity and active community life, with neighbourhood centres, sports clubs and grassroots projects often prominent in village‑style events. Like many parts of the city it has seen targeted regeneration and community investment in recent years, reflecting a mixed socio-economic profile and a focus on improving facilities and opportunities for residents.
Postcode districts covering Bettws
Most populated places nearby
- Bristol 20.8 miles33.5 km
- Cardiff 9.8 miles15.8 km
- Newport 3 miles4.8 km
- Weston-super-Mare 18.3 miles29.4 km
- Kingswood and Fishponds 24.3 miles39.1 km
- Tonypandy 18.6 miles29.9 km
- Barry 17 miles27.3 km
- Bridgend 24.2 miles39 km
- Cwmbran Central 2.8 miles4.4 km
- Cwmbrân 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Merthyr Tydfil 18.1 miles29.1 km
- Coity Higher 23.6 miles37.9 km
Neighbouring places
- Bettws Parish 0 miles0 km
- Malpas Parish 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Shaftesbury Parish 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Rogerstone North Ward 1.2 miles2 km
- Allt-yr-yn Parish 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Rogerstone East Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Llantarnam Parish 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Rogerstone Built-up area 1.9 miles3 km
- Two Locks Ward 1.9 miles3 km
- St. Julians Parish 2 miles3.1 km
- Henllys Parish 2 miles3.3 km
- Rogerstone West Ward 2.1 miles3.3 km
Example postcodes in Bettws
NP20 7UB, NP20 7TB, NP20 7BQ, NP20 7EE, NP20 7DS, NP20 7TQ, NP20 7BB, NP20 7LN, NP20 7AD … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 20 miles32.2 km
- Bristol Airport 20.3 miles32.7 km
- Newport Railway Station 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Rogerstone Railway Station 2 miles3.2 km
Hotels near Bettws Ad
- Mercure Newport Hotel 4 1.9 miles3 km
- Parkway Hotel & Spa 4 1.8 miles2.9 km
- The Priory Hotel and Restaurant 4 3.1 miles5 km
- Tŷ Newport 4 4.3 miles7 km
- Holiday Inn Express Newport 3 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Belvilla Newport City Centre Hotel - Lifestyle 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Tyr Winch 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Newbridge on Usk 4 6.4 miles10.3 km
- The Celtic Manor Resort 5 4 miles6.4 km
- Gateway Hotel 2 miles3.2 km
Schools in Bettws
- Millbrook Primary Primary
- Monnow Primary Primary
- Newport High School Secondary
- Ysgol Gymraeg Ifor Hael Primary
Local points of interest
- Cwmbran Town Stadium 2.5 miles4 km
- Tredegar Park Estate 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Newport Stadium Stadium 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Pontypool Park Stadium 6.5 miles10.5 km
- Craig Llysfaen Mountains 7.1 miles11.4 km
- Vita Student Cardiff College 10.5 miles17 km
- Cardiff University Queens Buildings University 10.6 miles17 km
- St. David's Shopping centre 10.9 miles17.5 km
- Cardiff Millenium Stadium Stadium 11.1 miles17.9 km
- Millennium Stadium Stadium 11.2 miles17.9 km
- Cardiff University University 11.4 miles18.4 km
- Blaenavon World Heritage Centre Museum 11.7 miles18.9 km