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AB14 0LB - Flood, Heat, Air & Subsidence Risk - Milltimber

Aberdeen City, Milltimber

Flood: Very lowHeat: LowerAir quality: LowGround: Low

Climate risk summary for AB14 0LB

Nothing stands out as high risk 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 lower on national screening maps.

Practical check: focus on drainage and ventilation - clear gutters and adequate loft airflow help manage moisture in this climate. These are postcode-level indicators; conditions vary between properties.

How does AB14 0LB 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 AB14 0LB?

Flood risk at AB14 0LB is rated Very Low, based on SEPA flood mapping.

SEPA flood zone data shows very low flood risk for AB14 0LB 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 AB14 0LB?

Air quality at AB14 0LB 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 AB14 0LB?

British Geological Survey data classes the underlying soil at AB14 0LB 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 AB14 0LB 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 AB14 0AB is at localrisk.co.uk/postcode/AB140AB, and you can compare AB14 0LB side by side with any UK postcode at localrisk.co.uk/compare.