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TQ12 1AJ - Flood, Heat, Air & Subsidence Risk - Newton Abbot (TQ12)

Teignbridge, Newton Abbot (TQ12)

Flood: Very lowHeat: LowerAir quality: LowGround: Low

Climate risk summary for TQ12 1AJ

TQ12 1AJ in Newton Abbot (TQ12) 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 13 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 5.2 μg/m³, above 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 GeoClimate).

How does TQ12 1AJ compare with the rest of the UK?

  • Air pollution: cleaner than 82% of councils
  • Heat risk: cooler than 75% of councils
  • Subsidence risk: lower risk than 58% of postcodes
  • Green space access: better green access than 56% of English postcodes

What is the flood risk in TQ12 1AJ?

Flood risk at TQ12 1AJ is rated Very Low, based on Environment Agency NaFRA2 modelling.

Environment Agency flood zone data shows very low flood risk for TQ12 1AJ in Newton Abbot (TQ12). 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 TQ12 1AJ?

Air quality at TQ12 1AJ 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 TQ12 1AJ?

British Geological Survey data classes the underlying soil at TQ12 1AJ as Quaternary Marine/Estuarine Sand And Silt, 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 TQ12 1AJ 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 Teignbridge and is updated as new official datasets are published.

About the Teignbridge area

Teignbridge has a mixed coastal and inland setting with the Teign and Exe estuaries, rolling countryside and river valleys, and experiences cool, wet winters and mild summers, influenced by maritime exposure and varied topography.

Climate risk can change street by street, so it is worth checking neighbouring postcodes too. The full risk report for TQ12 1AA is at localrisk.co.uk/postcode/TQ121AA, and you can compare TQ12 1AJ side by side with any UK postcode at localrisk.co.uk/compare.