Air Quality in Forest of Dean
Maximum modelled annual-mean 9 μg/m³ PM2.5 and 12 μg/m³ NO2 in Forest of Dean (DEFRA 2024), with ONS life expectancy of 82.3 years. Part of Gloucestershire.
What is the air quality in Forest of Dean?
In Forest of Dean, the highest modelled annual-mean concentrations in 2024 were 9 μg/m³ for PM2.5 and 12 μg/m³ for NO2, per DEFRA's UK-AIR Local Authority compliance data, and ONS life expectancy at birth is 82.3 years. The WHO 2021 annual-mean guidelines are 5 μg/m³ (PM2.5) and 10 μg/m³ (NO2).
| Pollutant | Forest of Dean (max annual mean) | Compliance | WHO 2021 | UK limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 | 9 μg/m³ | Compliant | 5 μg/m³ | 20 μg/m³ |
| NO2 | 12 μg/m³ | Compliant | 10 μg/m³ | 40 μg/m³ |
Forest of Dean within Gloucestershire
Gloucestershire scores 69.3/100 on the Gera Healthy-Place Index (rank 38), with 100.0% of GP practices rated Good or Outstanding by the CQC and life expectancy of 82.3 years.
See the full Healthy-Place profile for Gloucestershire →Air quality in Forest of Dean: FAQs
- What is the air pollution level in Forest of Dean?
- The maximum modelled annual-mean air pollution in Forest of Dean in 2024 was 9 μg/m³ for fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and 12 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 Forest of Dean?
- Life expectancy at birth in Forest of Dean is 82.3 years (combined male and female, ONS). This is a population period estimate, not a prediction for any individual.
- Where does Forest of Dean sit within the Healthy-Place ranking?
- Forest of Dean is a lower-tier district within Gloucestershire, which scores 69.3/100 on the Gera Healthy-Place Index (rank 38) and has 100.0% 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 Forest of Dean
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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).