Air Quality in Basingstoke and Deane
Maximum modelled annual-mean 9 μg/m³ PM2.5 and 23 μg/m³ NO2 in Basingstoke and Deane (DEFRA 2024), with ONS life expectancy of 82.2 years. Part of Hampshire.
What is the air quality in Basingstoke and Deane?
In Basingstoke and Deane, the highest modelled annual-mean concentrations in 2024 were 9 μg/m³ for PM2.5 and 23 μg/m³ for NO2, per DEFRA's UK-AIR Local Authority compliance data, and ONS life expectancy at birth is 82.2 years. The WHO 2021 annual-mean guidelines are 5 μg/m³ (PM2.5) and 10 μg/m³ (NO2).
| Pollutant | Basingstoke and Deane (max annual mean) | Compliance | WHO 2021 | UK limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 | 9 μg/m³ | Compliant | 5 μg/m³ | 20 μg/m³ |
| NO2 | 23 μg/m³ | Compliant | 10 μg/m³ | 40 μg/m³ |
Basingstoke and Deane within Hampshire
Hampshire scores 67.1/100 on the Gera Healthy-Place Index (rank 48), with 98.0% of GP practices rated Good or Outstanding by the CQC and life expectancy of 83.0 years.
See the full Healthy-Place profile for Hampshire →Air quality in Basingstoke and Deane: FAQs
- What is the air pollution level in Basingstoke and Deane?
- The maximum modelled annual-mean air pollution in Basingstoke and Deane in 2024 was 9 μg/m³ for fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and 23 μg/m³ for nitrogen dioxide (NO2), from DEFRA UK-AIR compliance data. DEFRA reports the maximum across the authority for limit-value assessment; the WHO 2021 guideline annual means are 5 μg/m³ (PM2.5) and 10 μg/m³ (NO2).
- What is the life expectancy in Basingstoke and Deane?
- Life expectancy at birth in Basingstoke and Deane is 82.2 years (combined male and female, ONS). This is a population period estimate, not a prediction for any individual.
- Where does Basingstoke and Deane sit within the Healthy-Place ranking?
- Basingstoke and Deane is a lower-tier district within Hampshire, which scores 67.1/100 on the Gera Healthy-Place Index (rank 48) and has 98.0% of GP practices rated Good or Outstanding by the CQC. The Healthy-Place Index is computed at upper-tier authority level because air, life expectancy and GP-access data align there.
Healthcare in Basingstoke and Deane
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Contains public sector information published by Gera Systems and licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (source data). Source: Gera Healthy-Place Index — composite of DEFRA + ONS + CQC open data (Air 2024 calendar year; life expectancy 2017-19; GP ratings 2026-06-01, published 19 June 2026).