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CH61 0HE - Flood, Heat, Air & Subsidence Risk - Pensby (CH61)

Wirral, Pensby (CH61)

Flood: Very lowHeat: LowerAir quality: LowGround: Low

Climate risk summary for CH61 0HE

CH61 0HE in Pensby (CH61) has a Very low flood risk - EA NaFRA2 data records no properties in a flood risk zone in this postcode. Heat risk is Lower, with a median (50th percentile) of 14 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 5.9 μg/m³, above the WHO annual guideline of 5 μg/m³ (Defra UK-AIR). Ground conditions are Low risk, with Siltstone And Limestone geology; shrink-swell risk is classed as improbable (BGS GeoSure).

How does CH61 0HE compare with the rest of the UK?

  • Air pollution: cleaner than 74% of councils
  • Heat risk: cooler than 70% of councils
  • Subsidence risk: lower risk than 58% of postcodes
  • Green space access: less green access than 57% of English postcodes

What is the flood risk in CH61 0HE?

Flood risk at CH61 0HE is rated Very Low, based on Environment Agency NaFRA2 modelling.

Environment Agency flood zone data shows very low flood risk for CH61 0HE in Pensby (CH61). EA NaFRA2 data shows no properties at flood 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 CH61 0HE?

Air quality at CH61 0HE 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 CH61 0HE?

BGS GeoSure data classes the underlying soil at CH61 0HE as Siltstone And Limestone, 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 CH61 0HE 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 Wirral and is updated as new official datasets are published.

About the Wirral area

Wirral has a coastal and suburban peninsula setting between the Mersey and Dee estuaries with low-lying land and dense settlements and experiences cool, wet winters and mild summers, influenced by Irish Sea exposure and flat terrain.

Climate risk can change street by street, so it is worth checking neighbouring postcodes too. The full risk report for CH61 0HA is at localrisk.co.uk/postcode/CH610HA, and you can compare CH61 0HE side by side with any UK postcode at localrisk.co.uk/compare.