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HU11 4AT - Flood, Heat, Air & Subsidence Risk - Hull (HU11)

Kingston upon Hull, City of, Hull (HU11)

Flood: Very lowHeat: LowerAir quality: MediumGround: Low

Climate risk summary for HU11 4AT

HU11 4AT in Hull (HU11) 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 19 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 7.4 μg/m³, above the WHO annual guideline of 5 μg/m³ (Defra UK-AIR). Ground conditions are Low risk, with Quaternary Marine/Estuarine Clay/Silt geology; shrink-swell risk is classed as improbable (BGS GeoClimate).

How does HU11 4AT compare with the rest of the UK?

  • Air pollution: more polluted than 70% of councils
  • Heat risk: cooler than 62% of councils
  • Subsidence risk: lower risk than 58% of postcodes
  • Green space access: less green access than 82% of English postcodes

What is the flood risk in HU11 4AT?

Flood risk at HU11 4AT is rated Very Low, based on Environment Agency NaFRA2 modelling.

Environment Agency flood zone data shows very low flood risk for HU11 4AT in Hull (HU11). 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 HU11 4AT?

Air quality at HU11 4AT 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 HU11 4AT?

British Geological Survey data classes the underlying soil at HU11 4AT as Quaternary Marine/Estuarine Clay/Silt, 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 HU11 4AT 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 Kingston upon Hull, City of and is updated as new official datasets are published.

About the Kingston upon Hull, City of area

Kingston upon Hull has a very low-lying estuarine city setting at the confluence of the Rivers Hull and Humber and experiences cool, wet winters and mild summers, influenced by flat terrain and North Sea exposure.

What should buyers and renters check in HU11 4AT?

Practical check: With 19 hot days projected (UKCP18 50th percentile, 2021-2040 average under RCP8.5), note which bedrooms face west (hottest in evening) and whether windows allow through-ventilation. With PM2.5 above WHO guidelines here, check which bedrooms face busy roads and how fresh air is drawn into living spaces. 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 HU11 4AA is at localrisk.co.uk/postcode/HU114AA, and you can compare HU11 4AT side by side with any UK postcode at localrisk.co.uk/compare.