newport NP7 Postcodes

Newport (NP7)

The NP7 postcode area is located in the Newport postcode town region, within the county of Monmouthshire, and contains a total of 1236 individual postcodes.

There are 151 electoral wards in the NP7 postcode area, including Abergavenny, Abertillery, Blackwood, Caldicot, Chepstow, Crickhowell, Cwmbran, Ebbw Vale, Monmouth, New Tredegar, Newport, Pontypool, Tredegar, Usk which come under the local authority of the Monmouthshire Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 28% of people in NP7 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of NP7 are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.

NP7 postcode is located in the Newport district of Wales, UK. It covers an area of approximately 39 square miles, with a population of around 31,000 people.

NP7 is situated on the north western periphery of the county, and is bounded to the north by the Brecon Beacons National Park, to the south-east by the Heads of the Valleys area, to the east by the Wye Valley and to the south-west by the south Wales coast.

The main towns in the area include Abergavenny, Merthyr Tydfil, Crickhowell, Risca, Pontypool and Blackwood. All of these are small market towns, with Abergavenny and Crickhowell providing the main shopping and leisure amenities.

Within NP7 there are a range of countryside and leisure activities. The Brecon Beacons National Park is the largest national park in Wales and is renowned for its dramatic mountain scenery and outdoor activities. The Wye Valley area of Outstanding Natural Beauty provides opportunities for walking, canoeing, cycling and horse riding.

In terms of further education, NP7 is home to Gwent Regional College, Tresham College and Abergavenny College of Further Education. There are also a range of primary and secondary schools in the area.

NP7 has excellent transport links. The M4 motorway connects the area to the cities of Cardiff and Swansea, while a number of railway lines pass through the area. Cardiff International Airport is also within easy reach.

The culture of NP7 is quite varied. There is a strong Welsh influence, with the language spoken widely in the area, and there are a number of Welsh festivals held throughout the year. There are a number of historic sites located in the area, including Castles and churches built by the Normans.

NP7 also has an active arts culture, with a number of galleries, theatres and studios. The area is home to a number of author events, as well as the Eisteddfod, a revival of the traditional Welsh cultural festival.

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