Air Quality in Cannock Chase
Maximum modelled annual-mean 11 μg/m³ PM2.5 and 21 μg/m³ NO2 in Cannock Chase (DEFRA 2024), with ONS life expectancy of 80.7 years. Part of Staffordshire.
What is the air quality in Cannock Chase?
In Cannock Chase, the highest modelled annual-mean concentrations in 2024 were 11 μg/m³ for PM2.5 and 21 μg/m³ for NO2, per DEFRA's UK-AIR Local Authority compliance data, and ONS life expectancy at birth is 80.7 years. The WHO 2021 annual-mean guidelines are 5 μg/m³ (PM2.5) and 10 μg/m³ (NO2).
| Pollutant | Cannock Chase (max annual mean) | Compliance | WHO 2021 | UK limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 | 11 μg/m³ | Compliant | 5 μg/m³ | 20 μg/m³ |
| NO2 | 21 μg/m³ | Compliant | 10 μg/m³ | 40 μg/m³ |
Cannock Chase within Staffordshire
Staffordshire scores 59.9/100 on the Gera Healthy-Place Index (rank 88), with 93.1% of GP practices rated Good or Outstanding by the CQC and life expectancy of 81.6 years.
See the full Healthy-Place profile for Staffordshire →Air quality in Cannock Chase: FAQs
- What is the air pollution level in Cannock Chase?
- The maximum modelled annual-mean air pollution in Cannock Chase in 2024 was 11 μg/m³ for fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and 21 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 Cannock Chase?
- Life expectancy at birth in Cannock Chase is 80.7 years (combined male and female, ONS). This is a population period estimate, not a prediction for any individual.
- Where does Cannock Chase sit within the Healthy-Place ranking?
- Cannock Chase is a lower-tier district within Staffordshire, which scores 59.9/100 on the Gera Healthy-Place Index (rank 88) and has 93.1% 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 Cannock Chase
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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).