Air Quality in Epping Forest
Maximum modelled annual-mean 9 μg/m³ PM2.5 and 21 μg/m³ NO2 in Epping Forest (DEFRA 2024), with ONS life expectancy of 82.5 years. Part of Essex.
What is the air quality in Epping Forest?
In Epping Forest, the highest modelled annual-mean concentrations in 2024 were 9 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 82.5 years. The WHO 2021 annual-mean guidelines are 5 μg/m³ (PM2.5) and 10 μg/m³ (NO2).
| Pollutant | Epping Forest (max annual mean) | Compliance | WHO 2021 | UK limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 | 9 μg/m³ | Compliant | 5 μg/m³ | 20 μg/m³ |
| NO2 | 21 μg/m³ | Compliant | 10 μg/m³ | 40 μg/m³ |
Epping Forest within Essex
Essex scores 57.5/100 on the Gera Healthy-Place Index (rank 104), with 94.2% of GP practices rated Good or Outstanding by the CQC and life expectancy of 82.0 years.
See the full Healthy-Place profile for Essex →Air quality in Epping Forest: FAQs
- What is the air pollution level in Epping Forest?
- The maximum modelled annual-mean air pollution in Epping Forest in 2024 was 9 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 Epping Forest?
- Life expectancy at birth in Epping Forest is 82.5 years (combined male and female, ONS). This is a population period estimate, not a prediction for any individual.
- Where does Epping Forest sit within the Healthy-Place ranking?
- Epping Forest is a lower-tier district within Essex, which scores 57.5/100 on the Gera Healthy-Place Index (rank 104) and has 94.2% 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 Epping Forest
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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).