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EX1 3BG - Flood, Heat, Air & Subsidence Risk - West Clyst (EX1)

East Devon, West Clyst (EX1)

Flood: Very lowHeat: LowerAir quality: LowGround: Low

Climate risk summary for EX1 3BG

EX1 3BG in West Clyst (EX1) 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 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 Low at PM2.5 5.2 μg/m³, above the WHO annual guideline of 5 μg/m³ (Defra UK-AIR). Ground conditions are Low risk, with Mudstone And Sandstone geology; shrink-swell risk is classed as improbable (BGS GeoClimate).

How does EX1 3BG compare with the rest of the UK?

  • Air pollution: cleaner than 82% of councils
  • Heat risk: cooler than 68% of councils
  • Subsidence risk: lower risk than 58% of postcodes
  • Green space access: less green access than 53% of English postcodes

What is the flood risk in EX1 3BG?

Flood risk at EX1 3BG is rated Very Low, based on Environment Agency NaFRA2 modelling.

Environment Agency flood zone data shows very low flood risk for EX1 3BG in West Clyst (EX1). 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 EX1 3BG?

Air quality at EX1 3BG is rated Low, 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 EX1 3BG?

British Geological Survey data classes the underlying soil at EX1 3BG as Mudstone And Sandstone, 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 EX1 3BG 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 Devon and is updated as new official datasets are published.

About the East Devon area

East Devon has a varied setting spanning coastline, river valleys and rolling countryside and experiences cool, wet winters and warm summers, shaped by maritime influence and local topography.

Climate risk can change street by street, so it is worth checking neighbouring postcodes too. The full risk report for EX1 1AE is at localrisk.co.uk/postcode/EX11AE, and you can compare EX1 3BG side by side with any UK postcode at localrisk.co.uk/compare.