Air Quality in Malvern Hills
Maximum modelled annual-mean 7 μg/m³ PM2.5 and 14 μg/m³ NO2 in Malvern Hills (DEFRA 2024), with ONS life expectancy of 82.2 years. Part of Worcestershire.
What is the air quality in Malvern Hills?
In Malvern Hills, the highest modelled annual-mean concentrations in 2024 were 7 μg/m³ for PM2.5 and 14 μg/m³ for NO2, per DEFRA's UK-AIR Local Authority compliance data, and ONS life expectancy at birth is 82.2 years. The WHO 2021 annual-mean guidelines are 5 μg/m³ (PM2.5) and 10 μg/m³ (NO2).
| Pollutant | Malvern Hills (max annual mean) | Compliance | WHO 2021 | UK limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 | 7 μg/m³ | Compliant | 5 μg/m³ | 20 μg/m³ |
| NO2 | 14 μg/m³ | Compliant | 10 μg/m³ | 40 μg/m³ |
Malvern Hills within Worcestershire
Worcestershire scores 65.7/100 on the Gera Healthy-Place Index (rank 57), with 93.3% of GP practices rated Good or Outstanding by the CQC and life expectancy of 82.0 years.
See the full Healthy-Place profile for Worcestershire →Air quality in Malvern Hills: FAQs
- What is the air pollution level in Malvern Hills?
- The maximum modelled annual-mean air pollution in Malvern Hills in 2024 was 7 μg/m³ for fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and 14 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 Malvern Hills?
- Life expectancy at birth in Malvern Hills is 82.2 years (combined male and female, ONS). This is a population period estimate, not a prediction for any individual.
- Where does Malvern Hills sit within the Healthy-Place ranking?
- Malvern Hills is a lower-tier district within Worcestershire, which scores 65.7/100 on the Gera Healthy-Place Index (rank 57) and has 93.3% 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 Malvern Hills
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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).