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AB10 1AN - Flood, Heat, Air & Subsidence Risk - Aberdeen

Aberdeen City, Aberdeen

Flood: MediumHeat: LowerAir quality: LowGround: Low

Climate risk summary for AB10 1AN

Flood is the main risk to note for this postcode in Aberdeen City. Flood risk is moderate on national screening maps. Ground movement risk is lower. Hot days (>25°C) are projected to average 2 days per year over 2021-2040 (below the projected UK average). PM2.5 is 4.5 µg/m³, within the WHO annual guideline (5 µg/m³). No single risk dominates, but together the figures point to a balanced environmental profile for this postcode.

Practical check: focus on ventilation approach and confirm drainage around the property is adequate. These are postcode-level indicators; conditions vary between properties.

How does AB10 1AN compare with the rest of the UK?

  • Air pollution: cleaner than 95% of councils
  • Heat risk: cooler than 95% of councils
  • Subsidence risk: lower risk than 58% of postcodes

What is the flood risk in AB10 1AN?

Flood risk at AB10 1AN is rated Medium, based on SEPA flood mapping.

SEPA flood zone data places AB10 1AN in the medium flood risk band. The band reflects the highest flood risk within the postcode; some properties within this postcode may face little or no direct flood risk. Individual properties within AB10 1AN can differ - a formal flood risk search is recommended before any property transaction.

How is the air quality in AB10 1AN?

Air quality at AB10 1AN is rated Low, based on Defra UK-AIR annual mean PM2.5 data. Fine particulate matter (PM2.5) comes primarily from road traffic, industry, and domestic burning. Long-term exposure above the WHO guideline of 5 µg/m³ is linked to respiratory and cardiovascular health risks. Buyers and renters in higher air quality risk areas may wish to consider whether the property is near busy roads or industrial sources.

Is subsidence a risk at AB10 1AN?

British Geological Survey data classes the underlying soil at AB10 1AN as Glaciofluvial Deposits, with shrink-swell hazard rated improbable (subsidence risk band: Low). A structural survey is the reliable way to assess ground conditions for a specific property.

Where does this data come from?

This LocalRisk report for AB10 1AN draws on four official UK open data sources: SEPA flood mapping, Met Office UKCP18 climate projections, Defra UK-AIR PM2.5 monitoring, and British Geological Survey GeoClimate subsidence mapping. Risk ratings are a screening tool, complementing - not replacing - the searches and surveys ordered as part of a property transaction. Data covers Aberdeen City and is updated as new official datasets are published.

About the Aberdeen City area

Aberdeen City has a coastal, urban setting and experiences cool, wet winters and mild summers, with conditions influenced by the North Sea and dense built form.

Climate risk can change street by street, so it is worth checking neighbouring postcodes too. The full risk report for AB10 1AB is at localrisk.co.uk/postcode/AB101AB, and you can compare AB10 1AN side by side with any UK postcode at localrisk.co.uk/compare.