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 | |
| Population | 1,513 |
| OS grid reference | ST334870 |
| Community | |
| Principal area | |
| Country | Wales |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | NEWPORT |
| Postcode district | NP20 9 |
| Dialling code | 01633 Savoy exchange |
| Police | Gwent |
| Fire | South Wales |
| Ambulance | Welsh |
| 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.
Gallery
View southwest from Ridgeway
Ridgeway, Newport
Glasllwch Lane
Coed Melyn Wood
Ridgeway pub
Ridgeway Drive
Allt-yr-yn Avenue
Electricity substation
References
- "Glasllwch C.P. School | Estyn". www.estyn.gov.wales. Retrieved 4 February 2022.
- Davies, Haydn. "Newport Gwent South Wales Chronology of the Twentieth Century - Compiled by Haydn Davis". www.newportpast.com. Retrieved 4 February 2022.
- "My Newport: 'I love the city and its people'". South Wales Argus. Retrieved 4 February 2022.
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