Doomsday map reveals potential areas to escape apocalypse

The postal codes that would survive a national catastrophe were mapped in the End of the World program. The tool, built on the basis of a property research website, allows residents to search for their zip code, which ranges from A to G, where G denotes homes most at risk in the event of an apocalyptic scenario.

The estimate is calculated based on the facility’s proximity to key sites, such as the Department of Defense headquarters, as well as potential shelters, such as underground subway stations. This is not an exact science, and the website tries to say that an estimate should not be called a prediction.

According to the model, much of Northern Ireland, West Wales and the Scottish Highlands are safe, but major cities are less fortunate. They are at higher risk due to strategic goals and high population density. Other areas in the red zone include towns near major defensive infrastructure facilities such as RAF and Navy bases, including Plymouth near Devonport.

The developer was inspired to create a tool that also lets you track ordinary facts for home buyers and tenants, including noise, after moving to Bushey in north London.

While many, especially in the capital, would consider running to a subway station in the event of an air raid, as Londoners did during the Blitz (bombing from September 1940 to May 1941), this is not always the safest option. Explains that a high ground, such as a large hill, will be a plus as in a flood due to a dam breach, then it can serve as a shield against missile attacks.

The type of building matters, too. The 1980s apartment received a higher rating than the newly built high-rise because the former has access to a 160-litre water tank. According to statistics, Fermana and Orm in Northern Ireland are the safest places in the UK, and Gwynedd under the protection of Snowdonia has the lowest rating in Wales. Gosport, however, is at the highest risk, with several areas of London also ranking high due to proximity to key facilities.

People should take the results seriously and not panic, but be alert if they live in high-risk areas: I wouldn’t take it seriously, but these are uncertain times. Most people were joking. We didn't believe it. Sometimes you don't know what might happen and it's good to be prepared.” The businessman said he did not believe "nuclear weapons will reach the UK," but cyberattacks posed a real threat.