Ridgeway, Newport facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Ridgeway |
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 A view from the top of the Ridgeway |
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 Ridgeway
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| Population | 1,513 |
| OS grid reference | ST334870 |
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| Country | Wales |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | NEWPORT |
| Postcode district | NP20 9 |
| Dialling code | 01633 Savoy exchange |
| Ambulance | Welsh |
| EU Parliament | Wales |
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Ridgeway is a lovely area located in Newport, Wales. It is part of the Allt-yr-yn community and is famous for its amazing ridge. From this ridge, you can look out over Rogerstone and the beautiful woodlands nearby. Ridgeway is also conveniently close to the M4 motorway, making it easy to travel from here.
Exploring Ridgeway
Ridgeway is known as a very desirable place to live in Newport. Many people want to live here because it offers a great lifestyle and good connections.
Homes and Views
The houses in Ridgeway were mostly built in the 1920s. They often have big gardens and are located on wide, pleasant streets. This area has even earned the fun nickname "Little Switzerland"! This is because of its fantastic wide views and the charming style of its houses.
Local Spots
When you are in Ridgeway, you can find a few handy local places. There's the Ridgeway Inn, which is a pub, and the Ridgeway Cafe, where you can grab a bite to eat. These spots are great for meeting up with friends or family.
Excellent Schools Nearby
One of the big reasons Ridgeway is so popular is its closeness to excellent schools. For example, Glasllwch Primary School is nearby and has received an "Excellent" rating from Estyn, which is the education inspection body for Wales. Until 2009, the independent Rougemont School was also located very close to Ridgeway.
Images for kids
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View southwest from Ridgeway
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Ridgeway, Newport
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Glasllwch Lane
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Coed Melyn Wood
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Ridgeway pub
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Ridgeway Drive
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Allt-yr-yn Avenue
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Electricity substation
