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DN31 1DG - Flood, Heat, Air & Subsidence Risk - Grimsby (DN31)

North East Lincolnshire, Grimsby (DN31)

Flood: HighHeat: LowerAir quality: MediumGround: Low

Climate risk summary for DN31 1DG

DN31 1DG in Grimsby (DN31) has a High flood risk - EA NaFRA2 data records 5 properties at high flood risk. Heat risk is Lower, with a median (50th percentile) of 17 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 7.3 μg/m³, above the WHO annual guideline of 5 μg/m³ (Defra UK-AIR). Ground conditions are Low risk, with Quaternary Marine/Estuarine Clay/Silt geology; shrink-swell risk is classed as improbable (BGS GeoClimate).

How does DN31 1DG compare with the rest of the UK?

  • Air pollution: more polluted than 75% of councils
  • Heat risk: cooler than 65% of councils
  • Subsidence risk: lower risk than 58% of postcodes
  • Green space access: less green access than 95% of English postcodes

What is the flood risk in DN31 1DG?

Flood risk at DN31 1DG is rated High, based on Environment Agency NaFRA2 modelling.

Environment Agency flood zone data places DN31 1DG in the high flood risk band. EA NaFRA2 data shows 5 at high risk, 1 at medium 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. A formal flood risk search and review of buildings insurance availability is recommended before any property transaction in this area.

How is the air quality in DN31 1DG?

Air quality at DN31 1DG 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 DN31 1DG?

British Geological Survey data classes the underlying soil at DN31 1DG as Quaternary Marine/Estuarine Clay/Silt, 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 DN31 1DG 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 East Lincolnshire and is updated as new official datasets are published.

About the North East Lincolnshire area

North East Lincolnshire has a low-lying coastal and estuarine setting with extensive flat land and urban development and experiences cool, wet winters and mild summers, influenced by North Sea exposure and flat terrain.

What should buyers and renters check in DN31 1DG?

Practical check: With 5 properties at high flood risk here, ask about past flooding events, check the entrance threshold height relative to road level, and review buildings insurance terms. 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 DN31 1AA is at localrisk.co.uk/postcode/DN311AA, and you can compare DN31 1DG side by side with any UK postcode at localrisk.co.uk/compare.