Duffryn, Newport, NP10 8WQ

Duffryn is a large housing estate in the southwest of the city of Newport, south Wales. It forms a significant part of the Tredegar Park electoral district (ward). The estate was built on land that belonged to Tredegar House and was completed in 1978. At the time of completion it received several awards for its design. The layout of the estate, viewed from above, is that of long, curved terraces undulating around a central wooded area. Originally a council estate, Duffryn is now a mix of private ownership and Newport City Homes RSL properties. The development reflects a planned community with green spaces and a distinctive curved street pattern. Residents benefit from the central wooded area that provides a natural setting within the urban environment. The estate’s history as a council development and its subsequent transition to mixed ownership offers a diverse housing stock. Located within the NP 10 postal district, Duffryn is part of the larger Newport urban area in south Wales.