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Ridgeway & Glasllwch

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About

Ridgeway and Glasllwch form a largely residential quarter to the north-east of Newport city centre. The area takes its name from Ridgeway, a long, raised road that gives several streets a straight, linear layout and some houses clear sightlines across the city. Housing here ranges from interwar terraces to postwar semis and newer infill, with small clusters of local shops and services sited along the main roads. Regular bus routes connect the neighbourhood to Newport’s centre and the commercial areas to the south.

Green space is a notable part of everyday life: Glasllwch includes a stretch of mixed woodland and permissive paths that local people use for short walks and dog-walking, while pocket parks and playing fields provide places for informal sport. Community activities tend to centre on school and church halls and on the small parade of shops, which together create a steady, residential rhythm rather than a tourist focus. The long straight of Ridgeway and the wooded strip in Glasllwch are recurring features on local maps and in everyday journeys.

Area overview

On average Ridgeway & Glasllwch has None deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 28 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ridgeway & Glasllwch is £56,259 per year. Ridgeway & Glasllwch is home to around 6,484 people, with a population density of about 2,032.7 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
28
Deprivation level
N/A
Income level
10/10
Social housing
6.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Ridgeway & Glasllwch Population
6,484
Population density
2,032.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
11.88(-65%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.24(-60%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.86(-47%)
Public order
3.86(-53%)
Vehicle crime
2.31(-20%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,413
83.47%
Indian
213
3.28%
Pakistani
186
2.87%
Other White
164
2.53%
Bangladeshi
70
1.08%
Total population: 6,485

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,552
47.16%
Level 3 (A level)
791
14.62%
No qualifications
699
12.92%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
675
12.47%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
345
6.38%
Total 16+ residents: 5,411

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,126
42.08%
Owns with a mortgage
1,043
38.98%
Private landlord or letting agency
300
11.21%
Other social rented
121
4.52%
Other forms of private rent
50
1.87%
Total households: 2,676

Property prices in Ridgeway & Glasllwch

Based on 75 recent sales, the median property price is £380,000 in Ridgeway & Glasllwch area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £870,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Ridgeway & Glasllwch in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ridgeway & Glasllwch over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats5£140,000
Terraced6£247,000
Detached39£455,000
Semi-Detached25£352,500

10 years median price trend in Ridgeway & Glasllwch

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ridgeway & Glasllwch.

All postcodes in Ridgeway & Glasllwch

NP203PP

Risca Road

NP203QQ

Canberra Crescent

NP204LU

Westville Road

NP204JS

Bryngwyn Road

NP204ND

Westfield Road

NP205DN

Allt Yr Yn View

NP204NL

Edward Vii Lane

NP205AG

Ridgeway

NP204UR

Fields Road

NP205AZ

Ridgeway Close

NP204NZ

Clytha Park Road

NP205EH

Allt Yr Yn View

NP204NU

Devon Place

NP204NE

Edward Vii Crescent

NP203PX

Bassaleg Road

NP203SG

Nant Coch Rise

NP204PG

Gold Tops

NP205AB

Redbrook Road

NP203SA

Risca Road

NP204PD

Faulkner Road

NP205AU

Ridgeway Rise

NP205AP

Ridgeway Crescent

NP204JD

Preston Avenue

NP205AD

Enville Road

NP203SB

Nantcoch Drive

NP204PF

Serpentine Road

NP204LT

Southville Road

NP204JA

Risca Road

NP205DA

Allt Yr Yn Avenue

NP205ET

Mons Close

NP205BE

Fields Park Avenue

NP205AT

Ridgeway Reach

NP204LZ

Oakfield Road

NP204HJ

Caerau Road

NP203RH

Melbourne Way

NP204PA

Clytha Park Road

NP204LY

Oakfield Road

NP203QW

Auckland Road

NP205AH

Ridgeway Avenue

NP203RD

Montreal Close

NP204LR

Clewer Court Mews

NP204NX

Godfrey Road

NP205GF

Allt Yr Yn Court

NP204JF

Penllyn Avenue

NP203QX

Western Avenue

NP205EL

Allt Yr Yn

NP205AQ

Ridgeway Court

NP205AR

Ridgeway Drive

NP205EE

Allt Yr Yn Close

NP203SE

Glasllwch Crescent

NP203RE

Melbourne Way

NP203PY

Bassaleg Road

NP204PB

Clytha Park Road

NP203QP

Canberra Crescent

NP205AA

Redbrook Road

NP205HD

St Marks Crescent

NP205HH

Queens Hill Crescent

NP203SD

Enville Close

NP205ES

Brickyard Lane

NP205DL

Ridgeway Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.