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TS10 1AR - Flood, Heat, Air & Subsidence Risk - Redcar (TS10)

Redcar and Cleveland, Redcar (TS10)

Flood: Very lowHeat: LowerAir quality: LowGround: Low

Climate risk summary for TS10 1AR

TS10 1AR in Redcar (TS10) 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 10 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 5.3 μg/m³, above the WHO annual guideline of 5 μg/m³ (Defra UK-AIR). Ground conditions are Low risk, with Eolian Sand geology; shrink-swell risk is classed as improbable (BGS GeoClimate).

How does TS10 1AR compare with the rest of the UK?

  • Air pollution: cleaner than 74% of councils
  • Heat risk: cooler than 81% of councils
  • Subsidence risk: lower risk than 58% of postcodes
  • Green space access: less green access than 50% of English postcodes

What is the flood risk in TS10 1AR?

Flood risk at TS10 1AR is rated Very Low, based on Environment Agency NaFRA2 modelling.

Environment Agency flood zone data shows very low flood risk for TS10 1AR in Redcar (TS10). 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 TS10 1AR?

Air quality at TS10 1AR 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 TS10 1AR?

British Geological Survey data classes the underlying soil at TS10 1AR as Eolian Sand, 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 TS10 1AR at risk of coastal erosion?

The nearest projected coastal erosion zone to TS10 1AR is 150 m away (Erosion projected by 2055 (no climate change uplift) - SMP policy: Hold The Line 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 TS10 1AR 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 Redcar and Cleveland and is updated as new official datasets are published.

About the Redcar and Cleveland area

Redcar and Cleveland has a coastal and industrial setting with river valleys and upland fringes inland and experiences cool, wet winters and mild summers, influenced by North Sea exposure and former industrial land use.

What should buyers and renters check in TS10 1AR?

Practical check: The nearest projected erosion zone is 150m 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 TS10 1AB is at localrisk.co.uk/postcode/TS101AB, and you can compare TS10 1AR side by side with any UK postcode at localrisk.co.uk/compare.