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Ridgeway
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A view from the top of the Ridgeway
Ridgeway is located in Wales
Ridgeway
Ridgeway
Population 1,513 
OS grid reference ST334870
Community
  • Allt-yr-yn
Principal area
Country Wales
Sovereign state United Kingdom
Post town NEWPORT
Postcode district NP20 9
Dialling code 01633
Savoy exchange
Ambulance Welsh
EU Parliament Wales
UK Parliament
  • Newport West
List of places
UK
Wales
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 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 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, and up until its move in 2009, the independent Rougemont School.

The estate consists of mainly 1920s 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.

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