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YO15 1AP - Flood, Heat, Air & Subsidence Risk - Bridlington (YO15)

East Riding of Yorkshire, Bridlington (YO15)

Flood: HighHeat: LowerAir quality: Medium

Climate risk summary for YO15 1AP

YO15 1AP in Bridlington (YO15) has a High flood risk - EA NaFRA2 data records 1 property at high flood risk. Heat risk is Lower, with a median (50th percentile) of 16 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 Medium at PM2.5 6.4 μg/m³, above the WHO annual guideline of 5 μg/m³ (Defra UK-AIR).

How does YO15 1AP compare with the rest of the UK?

  • Air pollution: cleaner than 59% of councils
  • Heat risk: cooler than 68% of councils
  • Subsidence risk: lower risk than 58% of postcodes
  • Green space access: better green access than 68% of English postcodes

What is the flood risk in YO15 1AP?

Flood risk at YO15 1AP is rated High, based on Environment Agency NaFRA2 modelling.

Environment Agency flood zone data places YO15 1AP in the high flood risk band. EA NaFRA2 data shows 1 at high 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. A formal flood risk search and review of buildings insurance availability is recommended before any property transaction in this area.

How is the air quality in YO15 1AP?

Air quality at YO15 1AP is rated Medium, 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 YO15 1AP at risk of coastal erosion?

The nearest projected coastal erosion zone to YO15 1AP is 86 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 YO15 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 East Riding of Yorkshire and is updated as new official datasets are published.

About the East Riding of Yorkshire area

East Riding of Yorkshire has a varied setting spanning chalk uplands, low-lying plains and a long coastline and experiences cool, wet winters and warm summers, shaped by elevation and maritime influence.

What should buyers and renters check in YO15 1AP?

Practical check: EA flags 1 property at flood risk here, near the coast - compare the floor level to the highest recorded tide line and check for flood resilience measures. The nearest projected erosion zone is 86m 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 YO15 1AA is at localrisk.co.uk/postcode/YO151AA, and you can compare YO15 1AP side by side with any UK postcode at localrisk.co.uk/compare.