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DE15 0AL - Flood, Heat, Air & Subsidence Risk - Burton upon Trent (DE15)

East Staffordshire, Burton upon Trent (DE15)

Flood: Very lowHeat: LowerAir quality: MediumGround: Low

Climate risk summary for DE15 0AL

DE15 0AL in Burton upon Trent (DE15) 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 22 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 Riverine Clay And Floodplain Sands And Gravel geology; shrink-swell risk is classed as improbable (BGS GeoSure).

How does DE15 0AL compare with the rest of the UK?

  • Air pollution: more polluted than 60% of councils
  • Heat risk: cooler than 53% of councils
  • Subsidence risk: lower risk than 58% of postcodes
  • Green space access: better green access than 86% of English postcodes

What is the flood risk in DE15 0AL?

Flood risk at DE15 0AL is rated Very Low, based on Environment Agency NaFRA2 modelling.

Environment Agency flood zone data shows very low flood risk for DE15 0AL in Burton upon Trent (DE15). 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 DE15 0AL?

Air quality at DE15 0AL 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 DE15 0AL?

BGS GeoSure data classes the underlying soil at DE15 0AL as Riverine Clay And Floodplain Sands And Gravel, 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 DE15 0AL 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 East Staffordshire and is updated as new official datasets are published.

About the East Staffordshire area

East Staffordshire has an inland setting of market towns, river valleys and open countryside and experiences cool, wet winters and warm summers, influenced by lowland terrain and drainage patterns.

What should buyers and renters check in DE15 0AL?

Practical check: With 22 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. 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 DE15 0AA is at localrisk.co.uk/postcode/DE150AA, and you can compare DE15 0AL side by side with any UK postcode at localrisk.co.uk/compare.