Using the latest technology, the United Kingdom's Land Registry has combined its data with the Environment Agency's flood data to produce its new Flood Risk Indicator. The tool has been made available online in the 'Find-a-Property' section of the Land Registry website.

Those using Flood Risk Indicator can access clear and reliable information about the possible risk of flooding. Because the Environment Agency continually improves its flood data, the Flood Risk Indicator will be as up-to-date as the latest Environment Agency information.

Homebuyers can purchase Flood Risk Indicator online via the Land Registry website. After keying in address details, homebuyers will receive a Flood Risk Indicator result in a couple of minutes - stating whether a specific area of land is likely to experience flooding. Customers can instantly download their result, which indicates whether or not their property is affected by a flood plain.

Flood Risk Indicator raises customers' awareness of flooding, and helps them plan and prepare as a result of being better informed about the possible risks.

Further information: 

• Original press release - Land Registry 
• Flood Risk Indicator
• News article - eGovernment portal Directgov

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