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AB13 0AH - Flood, Heat, Air & Subsidence Risk - Milltimber

Aberdeen City, Milltimber

Flood: Very lowHeat: LowerAir quality: LowGround: Low

Climate risk summary for AB13 0AH

A low-risk profile for this postcode in Aberdeen City. PM2.5 is 4.5 µg/m³, within the WHO annual guideline (5 µg/m³). Across 2021-2040, hot days (>25°C) could average 2 days per year (below the projected UK average). Flood and ground risk are both lower on national maps.

Practical check: ensure gutters are clear and loft ventilation is adequate to prevent damp build-up. These are postcode-level indicators; conditions vary between properties.

How does AB13 0AH 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 AB13 0AH?

Flood risk at AB13 0AH is rated Very Low, based on SEPA flood mapping.

SEPA flood zone data shows very low flood risk for AB13 0AH in Milltimber. 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 AB13 0AH?

Air quality at AB13 0AH 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 AB13 0AH?

British Geological Survey data classes the underlying soil at AB13 0AH as Glacial Till, 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 AB13 0AH 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 AB13 0AA is at localrisk.co.uk/postcode/AB130AA, and you can compare AB13 0AH side by side with any UK postcode at localrisk.co.uk/compare.