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BD24 0AN - Flood, Heat, Air & Subsidence Risk - Stackhouse (BD24)

North Yorkshire, Stackhouse (BD24)

Flood: LowHeat: LowerAir quality: LowGround: Low

Climate risk summary for BD24 0AN

BD24 0AN in Stackhouse (BD24) has a Low flood risk - EA NaFRA2 data records 16 properties in a flood risk zone. Heat risk is Lower, with a median (50th percentile) of 12 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 5.5 μg/m³, above 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 GeoSure).

How does BD24 0AN compare with the rest of the UK?

  • Air pollution: cleaner than 77% of councils
  • Heat risk: cooler than 79% of councils
  • Subsidence risk: lower risk than 58% of postcodes
  • Green space access: better green access than 85% of English postcodes

What is the flood risk in BD24 0AN?

Flood risk at BD24 0AN is rated Low, based on Environment Agency NaFRA2 modelling.

Environment Agency flood zone data shows low flood risk for BD24 0AN in Stackhouse (BD24). EA NaFRA2 data shows 16 at low risk in this postcode. 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 BD24 0AN?

Air quality at BD24 0AN 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 BD24 0AN?

BGS GeoSure data classes the underlying soil at BD24 0AN as Glacial Till, with shrink-swell hazard rated improbable (subsidence risk band: Low). Soil type and shrink-swell behaviour drive subsidence claims following dry summers; recent ABI data shows insurer payouts rose sharply after the 2022 and 2025 hot summers. A structural survey is the reliable way to assess ground risk for a specific property.

Where does this data come from?

This LocalRisk report for BD24 0AN draws on four official UK open data sources: Environment Agency NaFRA2 flood modelling, Met Office UKCP18 climate projections, Defra UK-AIR PM2.5 monitoring, and British Geological Survey GeoSure subsidence mapping. Risk ratings are a screening tool, complementing - not replacing - the searches and surveys ordered as part of a property transaction. Data covers North Yorkshire and is updated as new official datasets are published.

About the North Yorkshire area

North Yorkshire spans a vast and varied landscape of uplands, river valleys, moorland and coastal areas and experiences cool, wet winters and mild summers, shaped by elevation, exposure and distance from the coast.

What should buyers and renters check in BD24 0AN?

Practical check: EA data flags 16 properties at flood risk here - check whether the property is among them by comparing its position to the flood zone boundary. These are postcode-level indicators - conditions vary between individual properties.

Climate risk can change street by street, so it is worth checking neighbouring postcodes too. The full risk report for BD24 0AB is at localrisk.co.uk/postcode/BD240AB, and you can compare BD24 0AN side by side with any UK postcode at localrisk.co.uk/compare.