Air Quality in Derbyshire Dales
Maximum modelled annual-mean 7 μg/m³ PM2.5 and 13 μg/m³ NO2 in Derbyshire Dales (DEFRA 2024), with ONS life expectancy of 83.3 years. Part of Derbyshire.
What is the air quality in Derbyshire Dales?
In Derbyshire Dales, the highest modelled annual-mean concentrations in 2024 were 7 μg/m³ for PM2.5 and 13 μg/m³ for NO2, per DEFRA's UK-AIR Local Authority compliance data, and ONS life expectancy at birth is 83.3 years. The WHO 2021 annual-mean guidelines are 5 μg/m³ (PM2.5) and 10 μg/m³ (NO2).
| Pollutant | Derbyshire Dales (max annual mean) | Compliance | WHO 2021 | UK limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 | 7 μg/m³ | Compliant | 5 μg/m³ | 20 μg/m³ |
| NO2 | 13 μg/m³ | Compliant | 10 μg/m³ | 40 μg/m³ |
Derbyshire Dales within Derbyshire
Derbyshire scores 57.6/100 on the Gera Healthy-Place Index (rank 103), with 96.6% of GP practices rated Good or Outstanding by the CQC and life expectancy of 81.3 years.
See the full Healthy-Place profile for Derbyshire →Air quality in Derbyshire Dales: FAQs
- What is the air pollution level in Derbyshire Dales?
- The maximum modelled annual-mean air pollution in Derbyshire Dales in 2024 was 7 μg/m³ for fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and 13 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 Derbyshire Dales?
- Life expectancy at birth in Derbyshire Dales is 83.3 years (combined male and female, ONS). This is a population period estimate, not a prediction for any individual.
- Where does Derbyshire Dales sit within the Healthy-Place ranking?
- Derbyshire Dales is a lower-tier district within Derbyshire, which scores 57.6/100 on the Gera Healthy-Place Index (rank 103) and has 96.6% 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 Derbyshire Dales
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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).