TS16 0AB - Flood, Heat, Air & Subsidence Risk - Egglescliffe

Stockton-on-Tees, Egglescliffe

Climate risk summary for TS16 0AB

TS16 0AB in Egglescliffe 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 14 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 5.8 μg/m³, above the WHO annual guideline of 5 μg/m³ (Defra UK-AIR). Ground conditions are Low risk, with Glacial Till geology; shrink-swell risk is classed as improbable (BGS GeoClimate).

• Flood: EA NaFRA2: 1 low flood risk properties in this postcode.
• Heat: Projected 14 days above 25°C per year, 2021-2040 average (Met Office UKCP18, 50th percentile under RCP8.5, 12 km grid - postcodes within the same grid cell share this value).
• Air quality: PM2.5 5.8 µg/m³ - above the WHO annual guideline of 5 µg/m³ (Defra UK-AIR PCM model, council-level average - every postcode in this council shows this value).
• Ground: BGS data: Glacial Till geology. Shrink-swell risk classed as improbable (British Geological Survey).
• Green space: 100% of households here have accessible green space within a 15-minute walk (the government's Environmental Improvement Plan standard), and 29% have a park or green space within a 200m walk of their door - above the England median (Defra, 2025).

What is the flood risk in TS16 0AB?

Flood risk at TS16 0AB is rated Low, based on Environment Agency NaFRA2 modelling.

Environment Agency flood zone data shows low flood risk for TS16 0AB in Egglescliffe. 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 TS16 0AB?

Air quality at TS16 0AB 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 TS16 0AB?

British Geological Survey data classes the underlying soil at TS16 0AB as Glacial Till, 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 TS16 0AB 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 Stockton-on-Tees and is updated as new official datasets are published.

About the Stockton-on-Tees area

Stockton-on-Tees has an inland and estuarine setting along the lower River Tees with flat low-lying areas and extensive redevelopment and experiences cool, wet winters and mild summers, influenced by North East England climate and river corridors.

What should buyers and renters check in TS16 0AB?

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 TS16 0AA is at localrisk.co.uk/postcode/TS160AA, and you can compare TS16 0AB side by side with any UK postcode at localrisk.co.uk/compare.