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DN12 1AD - Flood, Heat, Air & Subsidence Risk - Conisbrough (DN12)

Doncaster, Conisbrough (DN12)

Flood: Very lowHeat: LowerAir quality: MediumGround: Low

Climate risk summary for DN12 1AD

DN12 1AD in Conisbrough (DN12) 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 25 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 7.4 μg/m³, above the WHO annual guideline of 5 μg/m³ (Defra UK-AIR). Ground conditions are Low risk, with Limestone geology; shrink-swell risk is classed as improbable (BGS GeoClimate).

How does DN12 1AD compare with the rest of the UK?

  • Air pollution: more polluted than 70% of councils
  • Heat risk: hotter than 54% of councils
  • Subsidence risk: lower risk than 58% of postcodes
  • Green space access: better green access than 70% of English postcodes

What is the flood risk in DN12 1AD?

Flood risk at DN12 1AD is rated Very Low, based on Environment Agency NaFRA2 modelling.

Environment Agency flood zone data shows very low flood risk for DN12 1AD in Conisbrough (DN12). 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 DN12 1AD?

Air quality at DN12 1AD 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 DN12 1AD?

British Geological Survey data classes the underlying soil at DN12 1AD as Limestone, with shrink-swell hazard rated improbable (subsidence risk band: Low). A structural survey is the reliable way to assess ground conditions for a specific property.

Where does this data come from?

This LocalRisk report for DN12 1AD 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 GeoClimate subsidence mapping. Risk ratings are a screening tool, complementing - not replacing - the searches and surveys ordered as part of a property transaction. Data covers Doncaster and is updated as new official datasets are published.

About the Doncaster area

Doncaster has a low-lying inland setting with river floodplains and former industrial land and experiences cool, wet winters and warm summers, influenced by flat terrain and extensive drainage networks.

What should buyers and renters check in DN12 1AD?

Practical check: With 25 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. With PM2.5 above WHO guidelines here, check which bedrooms face busy roads and how fresh air is drawn into living spaces. 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 DN12 1AA is at localrisk.co.uk/postcode/DN121AA, and you can compare DN12 1AD side by side with any UK postcode at localrisk.co.uk/compare.