Air Quality in North Kesteven
Maximum modelled annual-mean 8 μg/m³ PM2.5 and 13 μg/m³ NO2 in North Kesteven (DEFRA 2024), with ONS life expectancy of 81.9 years. Part of Lincolnshire.
What is the air quality in North Kesteven?
In North Kesteven, the highest modelled annual-mean concentrations in 2024 were 8 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 81.9 years. The WHO 2021 annual-mean guidelines are 5 μg/m³ (PM2.5) and 10 μg/m³ (NO2).
| Pollutant | North Kesteven (max annual mean) | Compliance | WHO 2021 | UK limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 | 8 μg/m³ | Compliant | 5 μg/m³ | 20 μg/m³ |
| NO2 | 13 μg/m³ | Compliant | 10 μg/m³ | 40 μg/m³ |
North Kesteven within Lincolnshire
Lincolnshire scores 59.9/100 on the Gera Healthy-Place Index (rank 87), with 88.3% of GP practices rated Good or Outstanding by the CQC and life expectancy of 81.1 years.
See the full Healthy-Place profile for Lincolnshire →Air quality in North Kesteven: FAQs
- What is the air pollution level in North Kesteven?
- The maximum modelled annual-mean air pollution in North Kesteven in 2024 was 8 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 North Kesteven?
- Life expectancy at birth in North Kesteven is 81.9 years (combined male and female, ONS). This is a population period estimate, not a prediction for any individual.
- Where does North Kesteven sit within the Healthy-Place ranking?
- North Kesteven is a lower-tier district within Lincolnshire, which scores 59.9/100 on the Gera Healthy-Place Index (rank 87) and has 88.3% 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 North Kesteven
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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).