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G23 5AP - Flood, Heat, Air & Subsidence Risk - Glasgow

Glasgow City, Glasgow

Flood: LowerHeat: LowerAir quality: LowGround: Low

Climate risk summary for G23 5AP

G23 5AP in Glasgow has a Lower 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 Glacial Till geology; shrink-swell risk is classed as improbable (BGS GeoSure).

How does G23 5AP 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 G23 5AP?

Flood risk at G23 5AP is rated Lower, based on SEPA flood mapping.

SEPA flood zone data shows lower flood risk for G23 5AP in Glasgow. 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 G23 5AP?

Air quality at G23 5AP 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 G23 5AP?

BGS GeoSure data classes the underlying soil at G23 5AP as Glacial Till, 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 G23 5AP 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 G23 5AA is at localrisk.co.uk/postcode/G235AA, and you can compare G23 5AP side by side with any UK postcode at localrisk.co.uk/compare.