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L13 6SJ - Flood, Heat, Air & Subsidence Risk - Stanley (L13)

Liverpool, Stanley (L13)

Flood: HighHeat: LowerAir quality: MediumGround: Low

Climate risk summary for L13 6SJ

L13 6SJ in Stanley (L13) has a High flood risk - EA NaFRA2 data records 20 properties at high flood risk. 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 Glacial Till geology; shrink-swell risk is classed as improbable (BGS GeoSure).

How does L13 6SJ 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 67% of English postcodes

What is the flood risk in L13 6SJ?

Flood risk at L13 6SJ is rated High, based on Environment Agency NaFRA2 modelling.

Environment Agency flood zone data places L13 6SJ in the high flood risk band. EA NaFRA2 data shows 20 at high risk, 13 at medium 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. 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 L13 6SJ?

Air quality at L13 6SJ 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 L13 6SJ?

BGS GeoSure data classes the underlying soil at L13 6SJ 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 L13 6SJ 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.

What should buyers and renters check in L13 6SJ?

Practical check: With 20 properties at high flood risk here, ask about past flooding events, check the entrance threshold height relative to road level, and review buildings insurance terms. 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 L13 0AA is at localrisk.co.uk/postcode/L130AA, and you can compare L13 6SJ side by side with any UK postcode at localrisk.co.uk/compare.