Henllys is a small, mainly residential parish on the edge of Torfaen, nestling by the outskirts of Cwmbran and historically part of Monmouthshire. The name, from the Welsh for “old court” or “old manor”, hints at medieval roots that sit alongside a landscape of hedged fields and pockets of woodland, giving it a slightly rural feel despite being close to larger towns.
The locality has been shaped by the wider industrial history of south‑east Wales but today is largely a commuter and family community, with many residents working in Newport or Cardiff and using Cwmbran for shopping and services. Local life is quiet and community‑focused, with pleasant lanes and footpaths offering views towards the Usk valley and easy access to the regional transport routes.
Postcode districts covering Henllys
Most populated places nearby
- Bristol 22.7 miles36.5 km
- Cardiff 10.3 miles16.6 km
- Newport 5 miles8 km
- Weston-super-Mare 20.1 miles32.3 km
- Tonypandy 17.3 miles27.8 km
- Barry 17.6 miles28.3 km
- Bridgend 23.5 miles37.8 km
- Cwmbran Central 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Cwmbrân 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Merthyr Tydfil 16.1 miles26 km
- Coity Higher 22.7 miles36.6 km
- Pontypool 4.6 miles7.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Two Locks Ward 0.4 miles0.6 km
- Coed Eva Ward 0.8 miles1.2 km
- Greenmeadow Ward 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Cwmbran Central Parish 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Cwmbrân Built-up area 1.7 miles2.7 km
- St. Dials Ward 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Risca East Parish 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Llantarnam Parish 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Bettws Parish 2 miles3.3 km
- Malpas Parish 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Risca West Parish 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Upper Cwmbran Parish 2.5 miles3.9 km
Example postcodes in Henllys
NP44 6HQ, NP44 6HT, NP44 7LS, NP44 7AZ, NP44 6ET, NP44 6JX, NP44 6HX, NP44 6EX, NP44 7AS … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 20.3 miles32.7 km
- Bristol Airport 22.4 miles36 km
- Risca and Pontymister Railway Station 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Rogerstone Railway Station 2.4 miles3.8 km
Hotels near Henllys Ad
- Parkway Hotel & Spa 4 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Mercure Newport Hotel 4 3.9 miles6.3 km
- The Priory Hotel and Restaurant 4 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Tŷ Newport 4 5.9 miles9.5 km
- Holiday Inn Express Newport 3 4.9 miles7.8 km
- Tyr Winch 7.6 miles12.2 km
- Belvilla Newport City Centre Hotel - Lifestyle 3.7 miles6 km
- Best Western Pontypool Metro Hotel 3 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Newbridge on Usk 4 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Manor Parc Hotel 3 8.8 miles14.2 km
Local points of interest
- Cwmbran Town Stadium 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Tredegar Park Estate 4.7 miles7.5 km
- Pontypool Park Stadium 5.1 miles8.1 km
- Newport Stadium Stadium 5.5 miles8.9 km
- Craig Llysfaen Mountains 6.9 miles11.2 km
- Blaenavon World Heritage Centre Museum 10 miles16.1 km
- Vita Student Cardiff College 11.1 miles17.9 km
- Cardiff University Queens Buildings University 11.2 miles18 km
- St. David's Shopping centre 11.5 miles18.5 km
- Cardiff Millenium Stadium Stadium 11.8 miles18.9 km
- Millennium Stadium Stadium 11.8 miles18.9 km
- Cardiff University University 12.1 miles19.5 km