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DN14 8EB - Flood, Heat, Air & Subsidence Risk - Crowle (DN14)

North Lincolnshire, Crowle (DN14)

Flood: LowHeat: LowerAir quality: MediumGround: Low

Climate risk summary for DN14 8EB

DN14 8EB in Crowle (DN14) has a Low flood risk - EA NaFRA2 data records 5 properties in a flood risk zone. 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 7.2 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 GeoClimate).

How does DN14 8EB 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: less green access than 67% of English postcodes

What is the flood risk in DN14 8EB?

Flood risk at DN14 8EB is rated Low, based on Environment Agency NaFRA2 modelling.

Environment Agency flood zone data shows low flood risk for DN14 8EB in Crowle (DN14). EA NaFRA2 data shows 5 at low 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 DN14 8EB?

Air quality at DN14 8EB 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 DN14 8EB?

British Geological Survey data classes the underlying soil at DN14 8EB as Riverine Clay And Floodplain Sands And Gravel, 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 DN14 8EB 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 North Lincolnshire and is updated as new official datasets are published.

About the North Lincolnshire area

North Lincolnshire has a low-lying inland setting with river valleys, flat agricultural land and industrial centres and experiences cool, wet winters and mild summers, shaped by flat terrain and estuarine influence.

What should buyers and renters check in DN14 8EB?

Practical check: EA flags just 5 properties at flood risk here - check whether this one is among them via a formal flood search. 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. 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 DN14 0AA is at localrisk.co.uk/postcode/DN140AA, and you can compare DN14 8EB side by side with any UK postcode at localrisk.co.uk/compare.