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DN8 4JZ - Flood, Heat, Air & Subsidence Risk - Goole (DN8)

East Riding of Yorkshire, Goole (DN8)

Flood: MediumHeat: LowerAir quality: MediumGround: Low

Climate risk summary for DN8 4JZ

DN8 4JZ in Goole (DN8) has a Medium flood risk - EA NaFRA2 data records 1 property in a flood risk zone. Heat risk is Lower, with a median (50th percentile) of 16 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 6.4 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 DN8 4JZ compare with the rest of the UK?

  • Air pollution: cleaner than 59% of councils
  • Heat risk: cooler than 68% 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 DN8 4JZ?

Flood risk at DN8 4JZ is rated Medium, based on Environment Agency NaFRA2 modelling.

Environment Agency flood zone data places DN8 4JZ in the medium flood risk band. EA NaFRA2 data shows 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. Individual properties within DN8 4JZ can differ - a formal flood risk search is recommended before any property transaction.

How is the air quality in DN8 4JZ?

Air quality at DN8 4JZ 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 DN8 4JZ?

British Geological Survey data classes the underlying soil at DN8 4JZ 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 DN8 4JZ 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 East Riding of Yorkshire and is updated as new official datasets are published.

About the East Riding of Yorkshire area

East Riding of Yorkshire has a varied setting spanning chalk uplands, low-lying plains and a long coastline and experiences cool, wet winters and warm summers, shaped by elevation and maritime influence.

What should buyers and renters check in DN8 4JZ?

Practical check: EA data flags 1 property at flood risk here - check whether the property is among them by comparing its position to the flood zone boundary. 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 DN8 4AA is at localrisk.co.uk/postcode/DN84AA, and you can compare DN8 4JZ side by side with any UK postcode at localrisk.co.uk/compare.