Ridgeway is an area in Newport, Wales, in the electoral ward and community of Allt-yr-yn.

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.

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