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

Aberdeen City, Milltimber

Flood: MediumHeat: LowerAir quality: LowGround: Low

Climate risk summary for AB14 0LD

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. Across 2021-2040, hot days (>25°C) could average 2 days per year (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: check extractor fans work properly and look for any condensation staining around windows. These are postcode-level indicators; conditions vary between properties.

How does AB14 0LD 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 0LD?

Flood risk at AB14 0LD is rated Medium, based on SEPA flood mapping.

SEPA flood zone data places AB14 0LD 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 AB14 0LD can differ - a formal flood risk search is recommended before any property transaction.

How is the air quality in AB14 0LD?

Air quality at AB14 0LD 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 0LD?

British Geological Survey data classes the underlying soil at AB14 0LD 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 0LD 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 0LD side by side with any UK postcode at localrisk.co.uk/compare.