Historic Mining Area
Ground stability consideration
Areas with past or present mining activity may have ground stability issues, including subsidence risk.
What This Means
This area has a history of underground mining (usually coal) which can occasionally cause ground movement or subsidence.
Practical Advice
- Get a Coal Authority or mining search report when buying (required by most solicitors)
- Most mining was decades ago - actual subsidence risk is usually low
- Building insurance may be slightly more expensive
- Check if property has any history of subsidence claims
- Coal Authority provides detailed mining reports
Key Points
- What it is: Area with history of underground mining
- Why it matters: Potential for ground movement and subsidence
- May affect: foundations, building insurance, mortgage
- Mining searches required when buying
- Coal Authority provides mining reports
- Insurance may be more expensive
- Most mining was decades ago - risk varies
- Check Coal Authority or local searches for details
Additional Information
If in a mining area, get a Coal Authority or mining search report when buying. Most areas have low actual risk.