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PL20 6AE - Flood, Heat, Air & Subsidence Risk - Horrabridge (PL20)

West Devon, Horrabridge (PL20)

Flood: Very lowHeat: LowerAir quality: LowGround: Low

Climate risk summary for PL20 6AE

PL20 6AE in Horrabridge (PL20) 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 12 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 4.9 μg/m³, within the WHO annual guideline of 5 μg/m³ (Defra UK-AIR). Ground conditions are Low risk, with Argillite-Slate geology; shrink-swell risk is classed as improbable (BGS GeoClimate).

How does PL20 6AE compare with the rest of the UK?

  • Air pollution: cleaner than 85% of councils
  • Heat risk: cooler than 75% of councils
  • Subsidence risk: lower risk than 58% of postcodes
  • Green space access: better green access than 92% of English postcodes

What is the flood risk in PL20 6AE?

Flood risk at PL20 6AE is rated Very Low, based on Environment Agency NaFRA2 modelling.

Environment Agency flood zone data shows very low flood risk for PL20 6AE in Horrabridge (PL20). 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 PL20 6AE?

Air quality at PL20 6AE 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 PL20 6AE?

British Geological Survey data classes the underlying soil at PL20 6AE as Argillite-Slate, 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 PL20 6AE 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 West Devon and is updated as new official datasets are published.

About the West Devon area

West Devon has a largely rural and upland setting on the western flank of Dartmoor, with moorland, river valleys and the market towns of Okehampton and Tavistock, and experiences cool, wet winters and mild summers, shaped by elevation and Atlantic weather systems.

Climate risk can change street by street, so it is worth checking neighbouring postcodes too. The full risk report for PL20 6AA is at localrisk.co.uk/postcode/PL206AA, and you can compare PL20 6AE side by side with any UK postcode at localrisk.co.uk/compare.