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YO25 3PR - Flood, Heat, Air & Subsidence Risk - Driffield (YO25)

East Riding of Yorkshire, Driffield (YO25)

Flood: HighHeat: LowerAir quality: MediumGround: Low

Climate risk summary for YO25 3PR

YO25 3PR in Driffield (YO25) has a High flood risk - EA NaFRA2 data records 12 properties 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). Ground conditions are Low risk, with Chalk geology; shrink-swell risk is classed as improbable (BGS GeoClimate).

How does YO25 3PR 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: less green access than 51% of English postcodes

What is the flood risk in YO25 3PR?

Flood risk at YO25 3PR is rated High, based on Environment Agency NaFRA2 modelling.

Environment Agency flood zone data places YO25 3PR in the high flood risk band. EA NaFRA2 data shows 12 at high risk, 4 at medium risk, 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. 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 YO25 3PR?

Air quality at YO25 3PR 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 subsidence a risk at YO25 3PR?

British Geological Survey data classes the underlying soil at YO25 3PR as Chalk, 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 YO25 3PR 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 YO25 3PR?

Practical check: With 12 properties at high flood risk here, ask about past flooding events, check the entrance threshold height relative to road level, and review buildings insurance terms. 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 YO25 1AW is at localrisk.co.uk/postcode/YO251AW, and you can compare YO25 3PR side by side with any UK postcode at localrisk.co.uk/compare.