Air Quality in Newark and Sherwood
Maximum modelled annual-mean 8 μg/m³ PM2.5 and 19 μg/m³ NO2 in Newark and Sherwood (DEFRA 2024), with ONS life expectancy of 81.3 years. Part of Nottinghamshire.
What is the air quality in Newark and Sherwood?
In Newark and Sherwood, the highest modelled annual-mean concentrations in 2024 were 8 μg/m³ for PM2.5 and 19 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).
| Pollutant | Newark and Sherwood (max annual mean) | Compliance | WHO 2021 | UK limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 | 8 μg/m³ | Compliant | 5 μg/m³ | 20 μg/m³ |
| NO2 | 19 μg/m³ | Compliant | 10 μg/m³ | 40 μg/m³ |
Newark and Sherwood within Nottinghamshire
Nottinghamshire scores 64.6/100 on the Gera Healthy-Place Index (rank 64), with 98.7% of GP practices rated Good or Outstanding by the CQC and life expectancy of 81.2 years.
See the full Healthy-Place profile for Nottinghamshire →Air quality in Newark and Sherwood: FAQs
- What is the air pollution level in Newark and Sherwood?
- The maximum modelled annual-mean air pollution in Newark and Sherwood in 2024 was 8 μg/m³ for fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and 19 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 Newark and Sherwood?
- Life expectancy at birth in Newark and Sherwood is 81.3 years (combined male and female, ONS). This is a population period estimate, not a prediction for any individual.
- Where does Newark and Sherwood sit within the Healthy-Place ranking?
- Newark and Sherwood is a lower-tier district within Nottinghamshire, which scores 64.6/100 on the Gera Healthy-Place Index (rank 64) and has 98.7% 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 Newark and Sherwood
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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).