Coastal erosion figures describe exposure over time, rather than a date on which a particular home will be lost. The Environment Agency's national assessment provides a framework for understanding that distinction in England.
What the assessment counts
Its coastal map identifies around 3,500 properties in areas at risk up to 2055, rising to about 10,100 up to 2105. These totals combine residential and non-residential buildings; they should not be reported as counts of homes alone.
The assumptions matter
Those figures assume that the actions in Shoreline Management Plans receive funding and are implemented. The assessment also examines outcomes without that investment and the effects of climate change. Different scenarios should be labelled clearly when making comparisons.
A starting point for local enquiries
For a purchase or an existing property, discuss the local position with the responsible council and obtain appropriate professional advice. A national total cannot establish the condition, value or future of an individual building.
Editorial review: 17 October 2026. This original explanation replaces the imported report; its uncorroborated demolition total is omitted. The original archive date and URL are retained.