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LL32 8AU - Flood, Heat, Air & Subsidence Risk - Henryd

Conwy, Henryd

Flood: Very lowHeat: LowerAir quality: LowGround: Low

Climate risk summary for LL32 8AU

LL32 8AU in Henryd has a Very low flood risk. Heat risk is Lower, with a median (50th percentile) of 8 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 4.7 μg/m³, within the WHO annual guideline of 5 μg/m³ (Defra UK-AIR). Ground conditions are Low risk, with Quaternary Marine/Estuarine Sand And Silt geology; shrink-swell risk is classed as improbable (BGS GeoSure).

How does LL32 8AU compare with the rest of the UK?

  • Air pollution: cleaner than 92% of councils
  • Heat risk: cooler than 85% of councils
  • Subsidence risk: lower risk than 58% of postcodes

What is the flood risk in LL32 8AU?

Flood risk at LL32 8AU is rated Very Low, based on Natural Resources Wales flood mapping.

Natural Resources Wales flood zone data shows very low flood risk for LL32 8AU in Henryd. 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 LL32 8AU?

Air quality at LL32 8AU 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 LL32 8AU?

BGS GeoSure data classes the underlying soil at LL32 8AU as Quaternary Marine/Estuarine Sand And Silt, 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.

Is LL32 8AU at risk of coastal erosion?

The nearest projected coastal erosion zone to LL32 8AU is 149 m away (NRW NCERM No Active Intervention - Long-term (2055-2105) mapping) and the postcode is in the medium coastal erosion risk band. Coastal erosion risk varies along the shoreline depending on local geology, sea defences and Shoreline Management Plan policy. Check the Shoreline Management Plan for this stretch for the projections that apply to a specific property.

Where does this data come from?

This LocalRisk report for LL32 8AU draws on four official UK open data sources: Natural Resources Wales 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 Conwy and is updated as new official datasets are published.

About the Conwy area

Conwy has a mixed coastal and upland setting spanning river valleys, mountains and seaside towns and experiences cool, wet winters and mild summers, influenced by Atlantic weather and steep catchments.

What should buyers and renters check in LL32 8AU?

Practical check: The nearest projected erosion zone is 149m away - check the Shoreline Management Plan policy for this stretch and whether the property is within 100 years of the erosion line. 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 LL32 8AB is at localrisk.co.uk/postcode/LL328AB, and you can compare LL32 8AU side by side with any UK postcode at localrisk.co.uk/compare.