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Newport (NP) Area Postcodes
Newport (NP) Area Overview
The NP postcode area, also known as the Newport postcode area, covers parts of South East Wales, including the entirety of Newport, and parts of Monmouthshire, Torfaen, Blaenau Gwent, and Powys.
Newport is a city and unitary authority area in southeast Wales. It's located on the River Usk close to its confluence with the Severn Estuary and is the third-largest city in Wales. Newport has been a port since medieval times, with its initial growth being driven by the export of coal from the South Wales Valleys.
Ebbw Vale is a town located in the county of Blaenau Gwent, South Wales. It was historically a significant steel-making and coal mining town and, like many towns in the South Wales Valleys, has experienced significant economic and social changes over the last century.
Monmouth is a historic market town and the county town of Monmouthshire, located in southeast Wales. It's situated at the confluence of the River Monnow and the River Wye. Monmouth has a rich history that can be traced back to Roman times when it was a fortified settlement and the town boasts several historic structures, including Monmouth Castle, which was founded by the Normans in the late 11th century. The castle is also notable as the birthplace of Henry V in 1387.
Other postal towns and areas covered by the NP postcode area are Abergavenny, Abertillery, Blackwood, Caldicot, Chepstow, Crickhowell, Cwmbran, New Tredgear, Pontypool, Tredegar and Usk.