Ridgeway, Newport

Ridgeway is an area in Newport, Wales, in the electoral ward and community of Allt-yr-yn. It is well known for its ridge which overlooks Rogerstone and the nearby woodland areas. Ridgeway is at the end of the estate the main road breaks off onto the M4 motorway.

Ridgeway

A view from the top of the Ridgeway
Ridgeway
Location within Newport
Population1,513 
OS grid referenceST334870
Community
Principal area
CountryWales
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townNEWPORT
Postcode districtNP20 9
Dialling code01633
Savoy exchange
PoliceGwent
FireSouth Wales
AmbulanceWelsh
UK Parliament

Ridgeway is a predominantly middle class area in Newport, Gwent. Alongside the neighbouring Alt-yr-yn and has historically been a highly sought after area of Newport due to its catchment proximity of schools such as Glasllwch Primary, which has an Estyn “Excellent” rating,[1] and up until its move in 2009, the independent Rougemont School.

The estate consists of mainly 1920s housing[2] with generous gardens and wide streets. Local amenities include the Ridgeway Inn and Ridgeway Cafe.

The area has earned the nickname of “Little Switzerland”[3] due to the generous panoramic views and style of housing.

  • View southwest from Ridgeway
  • Ridgeway, Newport
  • Glasllwch Lane
  • Coed Melyn Wood
  • Ridgeway pub
  • Ridgeway Drive
  • Allt-yr-yn Avenue
  • Electricity substation

References
  1. "Glasllwch C.P. School | Estyn". www.estyn.gov.wales. Retrieved 4 February 2022.
  2. Davies, Haydn. "Newport Gwent South Wales Chronology of the Twentieth Century - Compiled by Haydn Davis". www.newportpast.com. Retrieved 4 February 2022.
  3. "My Newport: 'I love the city and its people'". South Wales Argus. Retrieved 4 February 2022.

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