Langstone is a small village on the eastern edge of Newport in south Wales, sitting on the low-lying coastal plain beside the Severn Estuary. The setting is a mix of farmland, salt marsh and estuarine shore, so the dramatic tidal range and wide skies are part of the local character; it’s a place where walkers and birdwatchers often head to enjoy the open landscape and coastal views.
Historically the village grew from farming and estuary-related activities, and today it feels largely residential while remaining linked to the wider Newport economy - many people commute into Newport or Cardiff for work. The community retains a village atmosphere with local facilities and a quiet, rural quality, yet the influence of nearby industry and transport routes is still evident in daily life.
Postcode districts covering Langstone
Most populated places nearby
- Bristol 16.5 miles
- Cardiff 14.1 miles
- Newport 3.2 miles
- Weston-super-Mare 18.2 miles
- Kingswood and Fishponds 19.7 miles
- Tonypandy 23.8 miles
- Barry 20.6 miles
- Cwmbran Central 6 miles
- Cwmbrân 6.2 miles
- Merthyr Tydfil 22.6 miles
- Chipping Sodbury 22.6 miles
- Pontypool 8.2 miles
Neighbouring places
- Underwood Built-up area 1.1 miles
- Llandevaud Built-up area 1.5 miles
- Bishton and Langstone Ward 1.6 miles
- Llanwern Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Ringland Parish 1.9 miles
- Bishton Parish 1.9 miles
- Parc-Seymour Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Penhow Parish 2.5 miles
- Alway Parish 2.7 miles
- Caerleon Built-up area 2.8 miles
- Magor Built-up area 3 miles
- Beechwood Parish 3.1 miles
Example postcodes in Langstone
NP18 2JR, NP18 2LY, NP18 2NZ, NP18 2LT, NP18 2JG, NP18 2DE, NP18 2NJ, NP18 2JQ, NP18 2JF … See all
Transport links
- Bristol Airport 17.5 miles
- Cardiff Airport 24 miles
- Newport Railway Station 4.5 miles
- Severn Tunnel Junction 5.6 miles
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Schools in Langstone
- Langstone Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Newport Stadium Stadium 3.7 miles
- Cwmbran Town Stadium 5.6 miles
- Tredegar Park Estate 5.8 miles
- Pontypool Park Stadium 8.5 miles
- Chepstow Racecourse Recreation 9.7 miles
- Ninewells Wood Forest 11.5 miles
- Old Park wood Forest 12 miles
- Craig Llysfaen Mountains 12 miles
- Clevedon Court Estate 12.1 miles
- Cuckoo Wood Forest 12.8 miles
- Blaenavon World Heritage Centre Museum 13.8 miles
- Cardiff University Queens Buildings University 14.4 miles