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TQ10 9AL - Flood, Heat, Air & Subsidence Risk - South Brent (TQ10)

South Hams, South Brent (TQ10)

Flood: LowHeat: LowerAir quality: LowGround: Low

Climate risk summary for TQ10 9AL

TQ10 9AL in South Brent (TQ10) has a Low flood risk - EA NaFRA2 data records 1 property in a flood risk zone. Heat risk is Lower, with a median (50th percentile) of 11 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 5.0 μg/m³, above the WHO annual guideline of 5 μg/m³ (Defra UK-AIR). Ground conditions are Low risk, with Basalt geology; shrink-swell risk is classed as improbable (BGS GeoSure).

How does TQ10 9AL compare with the rest of the UK?

  • Air pollution: cleaner than 84% of councils
  • Heat risk: cooler than 79% of councils
  • Subsidence risk: lower risk than 58% of postcodes
  • Green space access: less green access than 63% of English postcodes

What is the flood risk in TQ10 9AL?

Flood risk at TQ10 9AL is rated Low, based on Environment Agency NaFRA2 modelling.

Environment Agency flood zone data shows low flood risk for TQ10 9AL in South Brent (TQ10). EA NaFRA2 data shows 1 at low 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 TQ10 9AL?

Air quality at TQ10 9AL 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 TQ10 9AL?

BGS GeoSure data classes the underlying soil at TQ10 9AL as Basalt, 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 TQ10 9AL 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 South Hams and is updated as new official datasets are published.

What should buyers and renters check in TQ10 9AL?

Practical check: EA flags just 1 property at flood risk here - check whether this one is among them via a formal flood search. 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 TQ10 9AA is at localrisk.co.uk/postcode/TQ109AA, and you can compare TQ10 9AL side by side with any UK postcode at localrisk.co.uk/compare.