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Flood risk (in a flood zone) in Greater Manchester
Greater Manchester’s 10 areas ranked — 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 | Tameside | 1.4% |
| 2 | Oldham | 1.6% |
| 3 | Bolton | 2.0% |
| 4 | Trafford | 2.2% |
| 5 | Stockport | 2.6% |
| 6 | Bury | 2.8% |
| 7 | Rochdale | 4.0% |
| 8 | Wigan | 4.5% |
| 9 | Manchester | 4.5% |
| 10 | Salford | 10.3% |
Source: DEFRA air quality + EA Flood Map for Planning · 2023–24. Ranked lowest first.
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