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G77 6SH - Flood, Heat, Air & Subsidence Risk - Stewarton

East Ayrshire, Stewarton

Flood: Very lowHeat: LowerAir quality: LowGround: Low

Climate risk summary for G77 6SH

G77 6SH in Stewarton has a Very low flood risk. Heat risk is Lower, with a median (50th percentile) of 6 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 4.5 μg/m³, within the WHO annual guideline of 5 μg/m³ (Defra UK-AIR). Ground conditions are Low risk, with Trachyte geology; shrink-swell risk is classed as improbable (BGS GeoClimate).

How does G77 6SH compare with the rest of the UK?

  • Air pollution: cleaner than 95% of councils
  • Heat risk: cooler than 92% of councils
  • Subsidence risk: lower risk than 58% of postcodes

What is the flood risk in G77 6SH?

Flood risk at G77 6SH is rated Very Low, based on SEPA flood mapping.

SEPA flood zone data shows very low flood risk for G77 6SH in Stewarton. 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 G77 6SH?

Air quality at G77 6SH 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 G77 6SH?

British Geological Survey data classes the underlying soil at G77 6SH as Trachyte, 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 G77 6SH 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 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 Ayrshire and is updated as new official datasets are published.

About the East Ayrshire area

East Ayrshire has an inland setting of river valleys, towns and former industrial areas, with upland moor to the south and east, and experiences cool, wet winters and mild summers, shaped by elevation and Atlantic-influenced weather.

Climate risk can change street by street, so it is worth checking neighbouring postcodes too. The full risk report for G77 5AA is at localrisk.co.uk/postcode/G775AA, and you can compare G77 6SH side by side with any UK postcode at localrisk.co.uk/compare.