Mine Water Heat Opportunity Maps for 10 English Cities

Mining Remediation Authority data provides opportunity maps for mine water heat potential across 10 English cities. The dataset consists of 15m x 15m grid cells with attribution of 'Good', 'Possible', or 'Challenging' based on a bespoke methodology using underground workings and environmental data. It was produced for the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero and includes a methodology report.

Use Cases

• Identify high-potential zones for geothermal district heating based on the 'Good', 'Possible', 'Challenging' opportunity ratings.
• Plan sustainable energy infrastructure in urban areas based on the 15m x 15m grid cell spatial data.
• Apply the bespoke assessment methodology outlined in the accompanying report to other regions with mining history.

Strengths

• Covers 10 major English cities including Birmingham, Manchester, and Leeds.
• Spatial data is provided at a 15m x 15m grid cell resolution.
• Includes a detailed PDF report outlining the assessment methodology.

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Data may reflect geographic bias inherent to the 10 selected cities.

Provenance

Source

Mining Remediation Authority (formerly the Coal Authority).

Collection Method

Developed using the Authority's Underground Workings and Environmental Data with a bespoke assessment methodology and expert input.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-04-14 15:07:46.041657; freshness should be verified.

Geography

10 cities in England: Birmingham, Bristol, Coventry, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle, Nottingham, Sheffield, Stoke-on-Trent, Sunderland.