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Lowest flood risk in East Sussex
East Sussex’s 6 areas ranked by flood risk (in a flood zone) — lowest flood risk. Every figure from DEFRA air quality + EA Flood Map for Planning, 2023–24. Indicative, not a valuation.
| # | Area | Flood risk (in a flood zone) (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brighton and Hove | 0.8% |
| 2 | Wealden | 3.4% |
| 3 | Hastings | 4.4% |
| 4 | Rother | 6.6% |
| 5 | Lewes | 9.2% |
| 6 | Eastbourne | 23.6% |
Source: DEFRA air quality + EA Flood Map for Planning · 2023–24. Ranked lowest first.
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