Air Quality in North East Derbyshire
Maximum modelled annual-mean 8 μg/m³ PM2.5 and 16 μg/m³ NO2 in North East Derbyshire (DEFRA 2024), with ONS life expectancy of 81.2 years. Part of Derbyshire.
What is the air quality in North East Derbyshire?
In North East Derbyshire, the highest modelled annual-mean concentrations in 2024 were 8 μg/m³ for PM2.5 and 16 μg/m³ for NO2, per DEFRA's UK-AIR Local Authority compliance data, and ONS life expectancy at birth is 81.2 years. The WHO 2021 annual-mean guidelines are 5 μg/m³ (PM2.5) and 10 μg/m³ (NO2).
| Pollutant | North East Derbyshire (max annual mean) | Compliance | WHO 2021 | UK limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 | 8 μg/m³ | Compliant | 5 μg/m³ | 20 μg/m³ |
| NO2 | 16 μg/m³ | Compliant | 10 μg/m³ | 40 μg/m³ |
North East Derbyshire within Derbyshire
Derbyshire scores 57.6/100 on the Gera Healthy-Place Index (rank 103), with 96.6% of GP practices rated Good or Outstanding by the CQC and life expectancy of 81.3 years.
See the full Healthy-Place profile for Derbyshire →Air quality in North East Derbyshire: FAQs
- What is the air pollution level in North East Derbyshire?
- The maximum modelled annual-mean air pollution in North East Derbyshire in 2024 was 8 μg/m³ for fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and 16 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 North East Derbyshire?
- Life expectancy at birth in North East Derbyshire is 81.2 years (combined male and female, ONS). This is a population period estimate, not a prediction for any individual.
- Where does North East Derbyshire sit within the Healthy-Place ranking?
- North East Derbyshire is a lower-tier district within Derbyshire, which scores 57.6/100 on the Gera Healthy-Place Index (rank 103) and has 96.6% 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 North East Derbyshire
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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).