Flood defences have deteriorated in all regions of England

% of flood defences classed as poor/very poor by region

10%

8.9%, or 1 in 11, flood defences in the east of England and the north-west are in poor condition

8

7.4 South-east

7.2 North-east

7.0 West Midlands

6.4 Yorkshire and

The Humber

6

5.3 London

4.2 South-west

4

4.1 East Midlands

2

2018

2022

% of flood defences classed as poor/very poor by region

10%

8.9%, or 1 in 11, flood defences in the east of England and the north-west are in poor condition

 

8

7.4 South-east

7.2 North-east

7.0 West Midlands

6.4 Yorkshire and

The Humber

6

5.3 London

4.2 South-west

4

4.1 East Midlands

2

2018

2022