What is the air pollution level in Exeter?

The maximum modelled annual-mean air pollution in Exeter in 2024 was 7 μg/m³ for fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and 20 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 Exeter?

Life expectancy at birth in Exeter is 81.3 years (combined male and female, ONS). This is a population period estimate, not a prediction for any individual.

Where does Exeter sit within the Healthy-Place ranking?

Exeter is a lower-tier district within Devon, which scores 74/100 on the Gera Healthy-Place Index (rank 16) and has 98.8% 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.

Air Quality in Exeter

Maximum modelled annual-mean 7 μg/m³ PM2.5 and 20 μg/m³ NO2 in Exeter (DEFRA 2024), with ONS life expectancy of 81.3 years. Part of Devon.

What is the air quality in Exeter?

In Exeter, the highest modelled annual-mean concentrations in 2024 were 7 μg/m³ for PM2.5 and 20 μg/m³ for NO2, per DEFRA's UK-AIR Local Authority compliance data, and ONS life expectancy at birth is 81.3 years. The WHO 2021 annual-mean guidelines are 5 μg/m³ (PM2.5) and 10 μg/m³ (NO2).

Source:Gera Healthy-Place Index — composite of DEFRA + ONS + CQC open data·as of Air 2024 calendar year; life expectancy 2017-19; GP ratings 2026-06-01updated annually (last: 19 June 2026)

Exeter air quality vs published limits (DEFRA 2024)
Pollutant	Exeter (max annual mean)	Compliance	WHO 2021	UK limit
PM2.5	7 μg/m³	Compliant	5 μg/m³	20 μg/m³
NO2	20 μg/m³	Compliant	10 μg/m³	40 μg/m³

Exeter within Devon

Devon scores 74/100 on the Gera Healthy-Place Index (rank 16), with 98.8% of GP practices rated Good or Outstanding by the CQC and life expectancy of 82.5 years.

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Air quality in Exeter: FAQs

What is the air pollution level in Exeter?: The maximum modelled annual-mean air pollution in Exeter in 2024 was 7 μg/m³ for fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and 20 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 Exeter?: Life expectancy at birth in Exeter is 81.3 years (combined male and female, ONS). This is a population period estimate, not a prediction for any individual.
Where does Exeter sit within the Healthy-Place ranking?: Exeter is a lower-tier district within Devon, which scores 74/100 on the Gera Healthy-Place Index (rank 16) and has 98.8% 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.

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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).