Air Quality in Mid Devon
Maximum modelled annual-mean 6 μg/m³ PM2.5 and 13 μg/m³ NO2 in Mid Devon (DEFRA 2024), with ONS life expectancy of 82.8 years. Part of Devon.
What is the air quality in Mid Devon?
In Mid Devon, the highest modelled annual-mean concentrations in 2024 were 6 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 82.8 years. The WHO 2021 annual-mean guidelines are 5 μg/m³ (PM2.5) and 10 μg/m³ (NO2).
| Pollutant | Mid Devon (max annual mean) | Compliance | WHO 2021 | UK limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 | 6 μg/m³ | Compliant | 5 μg/m³ | 20 μg/m³ |
| NO2 | 13 μg/m³ | Compliant | 10 μg/m³ | 40 μg/m³ |
Mid Devon 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.
See the full Healthy-Place profile for Devon →Air quality in Mid Devon: FAQs
- What is the air pollution level in Mid Devon?
- The maximum modelled annual-mean air pollution in Mid Devon in 2024 was 6 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 Mid Devon?
- Life expectancy at birth in Mid Devon is 82.8 years (combined male and female, ONS). This is a population period estimate, not a prediction for any individual.
- Where does Mid Devon sit within the Healthy-Place ranking?
- Mid Devon 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.
Healthcare in Mid Devon
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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).