Happisburgh near Norwich is the most at-risk area for erosion in the coming 20 years, with a potential 97 metres lost in the coming decades. Already, a number of homes and farmland has been lost to erosion.

placeholder image — Happisburgh near Norwich is the most at-risk area for erosion in the coming 20 years, with a potential 97 metres lost in the coming decades. Already, a number of homes and farmland has been lost to erosion.

These are the ten UK areas most at risk of coastal erosion

By Sarah Wilson

10th Aug 2021, 6:00am

Climate change is speeding up the rate of coastal erosion, putting communities around the UK at risk.

These are the top 10 UK areas most at risk from coastal erosion, and how much land might be lost in the coming years. Data has been obtained from an interactive map which used Environment Agency data as its basis.

9. Bognor Regis, West Sussex

The popular seaside destination of Bognor Regis could face accelerated levels in the coming decades, with erosion projected to reach the houses closest to the coast within the next 100 years. Photo: Shutterstock

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These are the ten UK areas most at risk of coastal erosion

Climate change is speeding up the rate of coastal erosion, putting communities around the UK at risk.

9. Bognor Regis, West Sussex

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