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LL45 2DX - Flood, Heat, Air & Subsidence Risk - Llanbedr

Gwynedd, Llanbedr

Flood: Very lowHeat: LowerAir quality: LowGround: Low

Climate risk summary for LL45 2DX

LL45 2DX in Llanbedr 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 4.3 μg/m³, within 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 LL45 2DX compare with the rest of the UK?

  • Air pollution: cleaner than 95% of councils
  • Heat risk: cooler than 85% of councils
  • Subsidence risk: lower risk than 58% of postcodes

What is the flood risk in LL45 2DX?

Flood risk at LL45 2DX is rated Very Low, based on Natural Resources Wales flood mapping.

Natural Resources Wales flood zone data shows very low flood risk for LL45 2DX in Llanbedr. 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 LL45 2DX?

Air quality at LL45 2DX 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 LL45 2DX?

BGS GeoSure data classes the underlying soil at LL45 2DX 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 LL45 2DX 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 Gwynedd and is updated as new official datasets are published.

About the Gwynedd area

Gwynedd has a predominantly upland and coastal setting with mountains, river valleys and dispersed settlements and experiences cool, wet winters and mild summers, shaped by Atlantic weather and steep catchments.

Climate risk can change street by street, so it is worth checking neighbouring postcodes too. The full risk report for LL45 2AA is at localrisk.co.uk/postcode/LL452AA, and you can compare LL45 2DX side by side with any UK postcode at localrisk.co.uk/compare.