AB15 8RL - Flood, Heat, Air & Subsidence Risk - Westhill

Aberdeenshire, Westhill

Climate risk summary for AB15 8RL

AB15 8RL in Westhill has a Very low flood risk. Heat risk is Lower, with a median (50th percentile) of 3 days above 25°C per year, averaged over the 2021-2040 period under the RCP8.5 high emissions scenario (Met Office UKCP18). Air quality is Low at PM2.5 4.0 μg/m³, within the WHO annual guideline of 5 μg/m³ (Defra UK-AIR). Ground conditions are Low risk, with Glacial Till geology; shrink-swell risk is classed as improbable (BGS GeoClimate).

• Flood: Flood risk is minimal in this area.
• Heat: Projected 3 days above 25°C per year, 2021-2040 average (Met Office UKCP18, 50th percentile under RCP8.5, 12 km grid - postcodes within the same grid cell share this value).
• Air quality: PM2.5 4.0 µg/m³ - within the WHO annual guideline of 5 µg/m³ (Defra UK-AIR PCM model, council-level average - every postcode in this council shows this value).
• Ground: BGS data: Glacial Till geology. Shrink-swell risk classed as improbable (British Geological Survey).

What is the flood risk in AB15 8RL?

Flood risk at AB15 8RL is rated Very Low, based on SEPA flood mapping.

SEPA flood zone data shows very low flood risk for AB15 8RL in Westhill. 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 AB15 8RL?

Air quality at AB15 8RL 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 AB15 8RL?

British Geological Survey data classes the underlying soil at AB15 8RL 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 AB15 8RL 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 Aberdeenshire and is updated as new official datasets are published.

About the Aberdeenshire area

Aberdeenshire covers a large rural and coastal area and experiences cool, wet winters and mild summers, with noticeable variation between upland areas and river valleys.

Climate risk can change street by street, so it is worth checking neighbouring postcodes too. The full risk report for AB15 4AA is at localrisk.co.uk/postcode/AB154AA, and you can compare AB15 8RL side by side with any UK postcode at localrisk.co.uk/compare.