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L11 0AN - Flood, Heat, Air & Subsidence Risk - Norris Green (L11)

Liverpool, Norris Green (L11)

Flood: Very lowHeat: LowerAir quality: MediumGround: Low

Climate risk summary for L11 0AN

L11 0AN in Norris Green (L11) 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 17 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 6.7 μg/m³, above the WHO annual guideline of 5 μg/m³ (Defra UK-AIR). Ground conditions are Low risk, with Eolian Sand geology; shrink-swell risk is classed as improbable (BGS GeoSure).

How does L11 0AN compare with the rest of the UK?

  • Air pollution: more polluted than 50% of councils
  • Heat risk: cooler than 65% of councils
  • Subsidence risk: lower risk than 58% of postcodes
  • Green space access: better green access than 89% of English postcodes

What is the flood risk in L11 0AN?

Flood risk at L11 0AN is rated Very Low, based on Environment Agency NaFRA2 modelling.

Environment Agency flood zone data shows very low flood risk for L11 0AN in Norris Green (L11). 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 L11 0AN?

Air quality at L11 0AN 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 L11 0AN?

BGS GeoSure data classes the underlying soil at L11 0AN as Eolian Sand, 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 L11 0AN 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 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 Liverpool and is updated as new official datasets are published.

About the Liverpool area

Liverpool has a dense coastal city setting along the Mersey estuary with extensive historic development and experiences cool, wet winters and mild summers, influenced by maritime exposure and urban form.

Climate risk can change street by street, so it is worth checking neighbouring postcodes too. The full risk report for L11 0AA is at localrisk.co.uk/postcode/L110AA, and you can compare L11 0AN side by side with any UK postcode at localrisk.co.uk/compare.