CF31 1AF - Flood, Heat, Air & Subsidence Risk - Bridgend Central

Bridgend, Bridgend Central

CF31 1AF in Bridgend has a Low flood risk. Heat risk is Lower, with a median (50th percentile) of 16 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 4.9 μg/m³, within the WHO annual guideline of 5 μg/m³ (Defra UK-AIR). Ground conditions are Low risk, with Calcareous Rocks And Mudstone geology; shrink-swell risk is classed as improbable (BGS GeoSure).

• Flood: Flooding is unlikely but local ponding can still occur.
• Heat: Projected 16 days above 25°C per year, 2021-2040 average (Met Office UKCP18, 50th percentile under RCP8.5).
• Air quality: PM2.5 4.9 µg/m³ - within the WHO annual guideline of 5 µg/m³ (Defra UK-AIR).
• Ground: BGS data: Calcareous Rocks And Mudstone geology. Shrink-swell risk classed as improbable (British Geological Survey).

Flood risk at CF31 1AF is rated Low, based on Natural Resources Wales flood mapping.

Air quality at CF31 1AF 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.

BGS GeoSure data classes the underlying soil at CF31 1AF as Calcareous Rocks And Mudstone, 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.

This LocalRisk report for CF31 1AF draws on four official UK open data sources: Natural Resources Wales flood mapping, 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 Bridgend and is updated as new official datasets are published.

Bridgend has a mixed coastal and valley setting and experiences cool, wet winters and mild summers, shaped by Atlantic weather patterns and river catchments.

Natural Resources Wales flood zone data shows low flood risk for CF31 1AF in Bridgend. 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.