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CT10 1AN - Flood, Heat, Air & Subsidence Risk - Broadstairs (CT10)

Thanet, Broadstairs (CT10)

Flood: Very lowHeat: LowerAir quality: MediumGround: Low

Climate risk summary for CT10 1AN

CT10 1AN in Broadstairs (CT10) 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 23 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 Medium at PM2.5 6.7 μg/m³, above the WHO annual guideline of 5 μg/m³ (Defra UK-AIR). Ground conditions are Low risk, with Chalk geology; shrink-swell risk is classed as improbable (BGS GeoSure).

How does CT10 1AN compare with the rest of the UK?

  • Air pollution: cleaner than 56% of councils
  • Heat risk: hotter than 51% of councils
  • Subsidence risk: lower risk than 58% of postcodes
  • Green space access: better green access than 94% of English postcodes

What is the flood risk in CT10 1AN?

Flood risk at CT10 1AN is rated Very Low, based on Environment Agency NaFRA2 modelling.

Environment Agency flood zone data shows very low flood risk for CT10 1AN in Broadstairs (CT10). 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 CT10 1AN?

Air quality at CT10 1AN is rated Medium, 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 CT10 1AN?

BGS GeoSure data classes the underlying soil at CT10 1AN as Chalk, 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.

Is CT10 1AN at risk of coastal erosion?

The nearest projected coastal erosion zone to CT10 1AN is 29 m away (Erosion projected by 2055 (no climate change uplift) - SMP policy: No Active Intervention mapping) and the postcode is in the very high coastal erosion risk band. Coastal erosion risk varies along the shoreline depending on local geology, sea defences and Shoreline Management Plan policy. Check the Shoreline Management Plan for this stretch for the projections that apply to a specific property.

Where does this data come from?

This LocalRisk report for CT10 1AN 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 Thanet and is updated as new official datasets are published.

About the Thanet area

Thanet has a coastal district setting on the exposed chalk peninsula of the Isle of Thanet, with seaside towns such as Margate, Ramsgate and Broadstairs, flat terrain and few large rivers, and experiences cool, wet winters and mild summers, influenced by strong maritime exposure.

What should buyers and renters check in CT10 1AN?

Practical check: With 23 hot days projected (UKCP18 50th percentile, 2021-2040 average under RCP8.5), note which bedrooms face west (hottest in evening) and whether windows allow through-ventilation. The nearest projected erosion zone is 29m away - check the Shoreline Management Plan policy for this stretch and whether the property is within 100 years of the erosion line. 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 CT10 1AA is at localrisk.co.uk/postcode/CT101AA, and you can compare CT10 1AN side by side with any UK postcode at localrisk.co.uk/compare.