Pontnewydd sits on the north‑western edge of Cwmbran in the borough of Torfaen, in south‑east Wales. Its name, literally "new bridge" in Welsh, hints at a riverside location: the corridor around the Afon Llwyd provides green space and walking routes that contrast with the dense housing nearby. The area is a short commute from Newport and Cardiff, making it a practical base for people working across South Wales.
Historically the neighbourhood grew up with the industrial expansion of the valleys, later becoming more residential with the creation of Cwmbran new town after the Second World War. You’ll find a mix of Victorian and post‑war housing, local shops and light industry, together with community institutions rooted in working‑class culture; the place retains a modest, lived‑in character rather than anything touristy, with local clubs and amenities serving a diverse, commuter‑oriented population.
Postcode districts covering Pontnewydd
Most populated places nearby
- Bristol 23.1 miles
- Cardiff 13.1 miles
- Newport 6.2 miles
- Weston-super-Mare 22.3 miles
- Tonypandy 18.9 miles
- Barry 20.4 miles
- Cwmbran Central 1.3 miles
- Cwmbrân 1.2 miles
- Merthyr Tydfil 16.2 miles
- Coity Higher 24.9 miles
- Pontypool 2 miles
- Ebbw Vale 11.3 miles
Neighbouring places
- Upper Cwmbran Parish 0.8 miles
- Croesyceiliog Parish 0.8 miles
- St. Dials Ward 1.1 miles
- Panteg Parish 1.2 miles
- Cwmbrân Built-up area 1.2 miles
- Cwmbran Central Parish 1.3 miles
- Greenmeadow Ward 1.4 miles
- Llanyrafon Parish 1.7 miles
- Fairwater Parish 1.8 miles
- Pontypool Built-up area 2 miles
- Pontymoile Parish 2 miles
- New Inn Parish 2.1 miles
Example postcodes in Pontnewydd
NP44 1AD, NP44 1RB, NP44 1AF, NP44 1RS, NP44 1PG, NP44 1EF, NP44 1LJ, NP44 1SG, NP44 1NS … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 23.1 miles
- Bristol Airport 23.6 miles
- Cwmbran Railway Station 0.7 miles
- Pontypool and New Inn Railway Station 2.2 miles
Hotels near Pontnewydd Ad
- Premier Inn Cwmbran 3 0.4 miles
- Best Western Pontypool Metro Hotel 3 1.8 miles
- The Priory Hotel 4 4.9 miles
- Parkway Hotel & Spa 4 2.2 miles
- Premier Inn Pontypool 3 1.9 miles
- Pontypool 3 2 miles
- Mercure Newport 4 5.6 miles
- The Little Crown Inn 4 3.2 miles
- Belvilla Newport City Centre Hotel - Lifestyle 4 5.4 miles
- The Celtic Manor Resort 5 6 miles
Schools in Pontnewydd
- Maendy Junior and Infants Primary
- St. Davids Cwmbran R.C. School Primary
Local points of interest
- Cwmbran Town Stadium 1.6 miles
- Pontypool Park Stadium 2.5 miles
- Tredegar Park Estate 6.9 miles
- Newport Stadium Stadium 6.9 miles
- Blaenavon World Heritage Centre Museum 7.8 miles
- Craig Llysfaen Mountains 9.7 miles
- Vita Student Cardiff College 13.9 miles
- Ninewells Wood Forest 14 miles
- Cardiff University Queens Buildings University 14.1 miles
- Grace Dieu Abbey Historic site 14.1 miles
- St. David's Shopping centre 14.4 miles
- Old Park wood Forest 14.4 miles