Shaftesbury is an inner‑city ward of Newport in Wales, lying close to the city centre and offering a mix of Victorian terraces, post‑war housing and some newer developments. Its urban location gives easy access to shops, schools and public transport links, and the nearby River Usk and city amenities mean residents benefit from both riverside routes and town facilities within walking distance.
Historically the area developed with Newport’s 19th‑century industrial growth and today combines a strong community feel with pockets of regeneration and local projects aimed at improving housing and public spaces. The ward is representative of the city’s social and economic diversity, with active community groups, local businesses and a steady focus on improving services and neighbourhood life.
Postcode districts covering Shaftesbury
Most populated places nearby
- Bristol 19.7 miles31.7 km
- Cardiff 10.2 miles16.5 km
- Newport 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Weston-super-Mare 17.7 miles28.5 km
- Kingswood and Fishponds 23.2 miles37.3 km
- Tonypandy 19.6 miles31.5 km
- Barry 17.2 miles27.7 km
- Cwmbran Central 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Cwmbrân 3.6 miles5.7 km
- Merthyr Tydfil 19.2 miles30.8 km
- Coity Higher 24.4 miles39.3 km
- Pontypool 6.7 miles10.8 km
Neighbouring places
- Shaftesbury Parish 0 miles0 km
- St. Julians Parish 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Malpas Parish 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Allt-yr-yn Parish 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Bettws Parish 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Victoria Parish 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Stow Hill Ward 1.3 miles2.2 km
- Beechwood Parish 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Caerleon Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Rogerstone North Ward 1.9 miles3 km
- Newport Built-up area 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Gaer Parish 1.9 miles3.1 km
Example postcodes in Shaftesbury
NP20 5NJ, NP20 5QN, NP20 5QY, NP20 5QP, NP20 5JG, NP20 5JJ, NP20 5LS, NP20 5QX, NP20 5EZ … See all
Transport links
- Bristol Airport 19.3 miles31.1 km
- Cardiff Airport 20.4 miles32.8 km
- Newport Railway Station 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Rogerstone Railway Station 2.8 miles4.6 km
Hotels near Shaftesbury Ad
- Mercure Newport Hotel 4 1 mile1.5 km
- The Priory Hotel and Restaurant 4 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Tŷ Newport 4 3.3 miles5.4 km
- Parkway Hotel & Spa 4 2.3 miles3.8 km
- Belvilla Newport City Centre Hotel - Lifestyle 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Holiday Inn Express Newport 3 3.2 miles5.1 km
- The Celtic Manor Resort 5 3 miles4.9 km
- Gateway Hotel 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Newbridge on Usk 4 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Tyr Winch 7 miles11.3 km
Schools in Shaftesbury
- Crindau Primary School Primary
- Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Teyrnon Primary
Local points of interest
- Tredegar Park Estate 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Newport Stadium Stadium 2.5 miles4 km
- Cwmbran Town Stadium 3 miles4.9 km
- Pontypool Park Stadium 7.1 miles11.4 km
- Craig Llysfaen Mountains 7.8 miles12.5 km
- Cardiff University Queens Buildings University 10.8 miles17.4 km
- Vita Student Cardiff College 10.9 miles17.5 km
- St. David's Shopping centre 11.2 miles18 km
- Cardiff Millenium Stadium Stadium 11.4 miles18.4 km
- Millennium Stadium Stadium 11.5 miles18.4 km
- Cardiff University University 11.7 miles18.8 km
- Cardiff City Stadium 12.2 miles19.6 km