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AB11 5AJ - Flood, Heat, Air & Subsidence Risk - Aberdeen

Aberdeen City, Aberdeen

Flood: LowerHeat: LowerAir quality: LowGround: Low

Climate risk summary for AB11 5AJ

Risk indicators sit at the lower end for this postcode in Aberdeen City. PM2.5 is 4.5 µg/m³, within the WHO annual guideline (5 µg/m³). Hot days (>25°C) are projected to average 2 days per year over 2021-2040 (below the projected UK average). Flood and ground movement risk are lower on national screening maps.

Practical check: focus on window seals, ventilation, and communal drainage to reduce condensation risk. These are postcode-level indicators; local conditions and building fabric will influence how they apply on a specific property.

How does AB11 5AJ 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 AB11 5AJ?

Flood risk at AB11 5AJ is rated Lower, based on SEPA flood mapping.

SEPA flood zone data shows lower flood risk for AB11 5AJ in Aberdeen. The band reflects the highest flood risk within the postcode; some properties within this postcode may face little or no direct flood risk. For a specific property, a conveyancing search will confirm the exact flood zone position.

How is the air quality in AB11 5AJ?

Air quality at AB11 5AJ 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 AB11 5AJ?

British Geological Survey data classes the underlying soil at AB11 5AJ 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 AB11 5AJ 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 AB11 5AA is at localrisk.co.uk/postcode/AB115AA, and you can compare AB11 5AJ side by side with any UK postcode at localrisk.co.uk/compare.