Ridgeway, Newport

Coordinates: 51°35′20″N 3°01′15″W / 51.588879°N 3.020835°W / 51.588879; -3.020835
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Ridgeway
A view from the top of the Ridgeway
Ridgeway is located in Newport
Ridgeway
Ridgeway
Location within Newport
Population1,513 
OS grid referenceST334870
Principal area
CountryWales
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townNEWPORT
Postcode districtNP20 9
Dialling code01633
Savoy exchange
PoliceGwent
FireSouth Wales
AmbulanceWelsh
UK Parliament
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51°35′20″N 3°01′15″W / 51.588879°N 3.020835°W / 51.588879; -3.020835

Ridgeway is an area in Newport, Wales, in the suburb and electoral ward and coterminous community parish 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 is a predominantly middle class area in Newport, Gwent. Alongside the neighbouring Alt-yr-yn and has historically been a highly sought area of Newport due to its catchment proximity of schools such as Glasslwch Primary which has an ESTYN[clarification needed] “Excellent” Rating.

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

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