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Newport (Casnewydd)

Built-up area in Newport, Wales

Coordinates:51.585, -2.965
OS grid ref:ST 33 87
Population:161,506
Dialling code: 01633

Newport is a city in southeast Wales where the River Usk meets the Severn Estuary, long known as an industrial and dockside centre; its striking Transporter Bridge is an iconic landmark and nearby Caerleon preserves a Roman fortress and amphitheatre that hint at the area’s deep history.

Since being granted city status in 2002, Newport has been shifting from heavy industry towards services, logistics and education, with a campus of the University of South Wales, ongoing regeneration projects, a lively local arts scene and a socially diverse population engaged with sport and community initiatives.

Postcode districts covering Newport

Most populated places nearby

Neighbouring places

Example postcodes in Newport

Transport links

  • Airport Bristol Airport 17.5 miles28.2 km
  • Airport Cardiff Airport 20.8 miles33.5 km
  • Railway station Newport Railway Station 1.5 miles2.5 km
  • Railway station Rogerstone Railway Station 4.5 miles7.2 km

Schools in Newport

  • St Patricks R.C. Primary Primary
  • Somerton Primary Primary
  • St Andrews Primary School Primary
  • Eveswell Primary School Primary
  • Alway Primary School Primary
  • Lliswerry Primary School Primary
  • St Josephs R.C. Jnr. & Infts Primary
  • Sporting Chance Independent - special
  • Lliswerry High School Secondary
  • Maindee Primary Primary
  • St. Julians Primary School Primary
  • Ringland Primary Primary
  • St Julian's School Secondary
  • Ysgol Gymraeg Casnewydd Primary
  • St. Gabriel's R.C. Primary
  • Wadham College of Science Independent - all ages
  • Glan Llyn Primary School Primary
  • Pillgwenlly Primary School Primary
  • St. Woolos Primary Primary
  • Glan Usk Primary Primary

Local points of interest

  • Newport Stadium Stadium 0.8 miles1.3 km
  • Tredegar Park Estate 2.6 miles4.1 km
  • Cwmbran Town Stadium 4.7 miles7.5 km
  • Pontypool Park Stadium 8.6 miles13.8 km
  • Craig Llysfaen Mounains 9 miles14.5 km
  • Cardiff University Queens Buildings University 11.2 miles18.1 km
  • Vita Student Cardiff College 11.3 miles18.3 km
  • Clevedon Court Estate 11.5 miles18.6 km
  • St. David's Shopping centre 11.6 miles18.6 km
  • Cardiff Millenium Stadium Stadium 11.9 miles19.1 km
  • Millennium Stadium Stadium 11.9 miles19.1 km
  • Cardiff University University 12 miles19.3 km