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G13 1AN - Flood, Heat, Air & Subsidence Risk - Glasgow

Glasgow City, Glasgow

Flood: HigherHeat: LowerAir quality: LowGround: Low

Climate risk summary for G13 1AN

G13 1AN in Glasgow has a Higher flood risk. Heat risk is Lower, with a median (50th percentile) of 9 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 Quaternary Marine/Estuarine Sand And Silt geology; shrink-swell risk is classed as improbable (BGS GeoSure).

How does G13 1AN compare with the rest of the UK?

  • Air pollution: cleaner than 87% of councils
  • Heat risk: cooler than 84% of councils
  • Subsidence risk: lower risk than 58% of postcodes

What is the flood risk in G13 1AN?

Flood risk at G13 1AN is rated Higher, based on SEPA flood mapping.

SEPA flood zone data places G13 1AN in the higher flood risk band. 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 G13 1AN?

Air quality at G13 1AN 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 G13 1AN?

BGS GeoSure data classes the underlying soil at G13 1AN as Quaternary Marine/Estuarine Sand And Silt, with shrink-swell hazard rated improbable (subsidence risk band: Low). Soil type and shrink-swell behaviour drive subsidence claims following dry summers; recent ABI data shows insurer payouts rose sharply after the 2022 and 2025 hot summers. A structural survey is the reliable way to assess ground risk for a specific property.

Where does this data come from?

This LocalRisk report for G13 1AN draws on four official UK open data sources: SEPA flood mapping, Met Office UKCP18 climate projections, Defra UK-AIR PM2.5 monitoring, and British Geological Survey GeoSure subsidence mapping. Risk ratings are a screening tool, complementing - not replacing - the searches and surveys ordered as part of a property transaction. Data covers Glasgow City and is updated as new official datasets are published.

About the Glasgow City area

Glasgow City has a dense urban setting along the River Clyde with surrounding hills and valleys and experiences cool, wet winters and mild summers, influenced by Atlantic weather systems and urban form.

Climate risk can change street by street, so it is worth checking neighbouring postcodes too. The full risk report for G13 1AA is at localrisk.co.uk/postcode/G131AA, and you can compare G13 1AN side by side with any UK postcode at localrisk.co.uk/compare.