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TR7 1AP - Flood, Heat, Air & Subsidence Risk - Newquay (TR7)

Cornwall, Newquay (TR7)

Flood: Very lowHeat: LowerAir quality: LowGround: Low

Climate risk summary for TR7 1AP

TR7 1AP in Newquay (TR7) 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 9 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 5.1 μg/m³, above the WHO annual guideline of 5 μg/m³ (Defra UK-AIR). Ground conditions are Low risk, with Weakly Metamorphic Rocks And Sandstone geology; shrink-swell risk is classed as improbable (BGS GeoClimate).

How does TR7 1AP compare with the rest of the UK?

  • Air pollution: cleaner than 82% of councils
  • Heat risk: cooler than 84% of councils
  • Subsidence risk: lower risk than 58% of postcodes
  • Green space access: better green access than 83% of English postcodes

What is the flood risk in TR7 1AP?

Flood risk at TR7 1AP is rated Very Low, based on Environment Agency NaFRA2 modelling.

Environment Agency flood zone data shows very low flood risk for TR7 1AP in Newquay (TR7). 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 TR7 1AP?

Air quality at TR7 1AP 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 TR7 1AP?

British Geological Survey data classes the underlying soil at TR7 1AP as Weakly Metamorphic Rocks And Sandstone, 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.

Is TR7 1AP at risk of coastal erosion?

The nearest projected coastal erosion zone to TR7 1AP is 161 m away (Erosion projected by 2055 (no climate change uplift) - SMP policy: No Active Intervention mapping) and the postcode is in the very high coastal erosion risk band. Coastal erosion risk varies along the shoreline depending on local geology, sea defences and Shoreline Management Plan policy. Check the Shoreline Management Plan for this stretch for the projections that apply to a specific property.

Where does this data come from?

This LocalRisk report for TR7 1AP 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 Cornwall and is updated as new official datasets are published.

About the Cornwall area

Cornwall has an exposed coastal and rural setting with upland moors and river valleys and experiences cool, wet winters and mild summers, shaped by Atlantic influences and varied topography.

What should buyers and renters check in TR7 1AP?

Practical check: The nearest projected erosion zone is 161m away - check the Shoreline Management Plan policy for this stretch and whether the property is within 100 years of the erosion line. 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 TR7 1AA is at localrisk.co.uk/postcode/TR71AA, and you can compare TR7 1AP side by side with any UK postcode at localrisk.co.uk/compare.