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NE7 7AQ - Flood, Heat, Air & Subsidence Risk - High Heaton (NE7)

Newcastle upon Tyne, High Heaton (NE7)

Flood: Very lowHeat: LowerAir quality: MediumGround: Low

Climate risk summary for NE7 7AQ

NE7 7AQ in High Heaton (NE7) 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 7 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 6.2 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 GeoClimate).

How does NE7 7AQ compare with the rest of the UK?

  • Air pollution: cleaner than 53% of councils
  • Heat risk: cooler than 89% of councils
  • Subsidence risk: lower risk than 58% of postcodes
  • Green space access: better green access than 85% of English postcodes

What is the flood risk in NE7 7AQ?

Flood risk at NE7 7AQ is rated Very Low, based on Environment Agency NaFRA2 modelling.

Environment Agency flood zone data shows very low flood risk for NE7 7AQ in High Heaton (NE7). 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 NE7 7AQ?

Air quality at NE7 7AQ 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 NE7 7AQ?

British Geological Survey data classes the underlying soil at NE7 7AQ as Glacial Till, 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 NE7 7AQ 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 Newcastle upon Tyne and is updated as new official datasets are published.

About the Newcastle upon Tyne area

Newcastle upon Tyne has a dense urban setting along the River Tyne with rising ground to the north and south and experiences cool, wet winters and mild summers, shaped by coastal proximity and urban form.

Climate risk can change street by street, so it is worth checking neighbouring postcodes too. The full risk report for NE7 7AA is at localrisk.co.uk/postcode/NE77AA, and you can compare NE7 7AQ side by side with any UK postcode at localrisk.co.uk/compare.