Empowering coastal communities
Your guide to coastal erosion risks
Coastal erosion postcode checker
Could your property be affected by coastal erosion?
Use our postcode checker to determine whether your property is at risk.
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How to navigate coastal erosion risks in an era of climate change
CoastClear is your essential guide to coastal erosion risk as a homeowner or if you are thinking of buying somewhere by the sea.
We are here to advise you on the potential risks of purchasing a coastal property and to guide you through dealing with these risks as a homeowner.
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1,350,000
Properties at risk of coastal inundation by 2100
Up to 1m
Of sea level rise is possible in some places by 2100
c.58%
Of coastal erosion, sea level rise and storm surges can be attributed to climate change
£12bn
Estimated loss to UK economy from coastal damages
Emergency Contacts
If you have concerns about a property that is being impacted by a coastal erosion event you should contact your local authority. If there is an immediate risk to life then you should contact emergency services on 999.
Immediate risk to life
If there is an immediate risk to life then you should contact emergency services on 999
Tel: 999
Imminent risk to property
If you think a property is at imminent risk of being impacted by coastal erosion then you should contact your district/borough council or unitary authority.
You can find your local council here:
Find your local council – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Potential risk in the future
If you think there could be a risk of coastal erosion impacting you or your property in the future, then there is lots of useful information on this website about who manages the coast, how it is managed, and who is liable for properties that are impacted. If you still have further questions, then please contact your district/borough council or unitary authority who may be able to assist.
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