Air Quality in North Norfolk
Maximum modelled annual-mean 7 μg/m³ PM2.5 and 13 μg/m³ NO2 in North Norfolk (DEFRA 2024), with ONS life expectancy of 83.1 years. Part of Norfolk.
What is the air quality in North Norfolk?
In North Norfolk, the highest modelled annual-mean concentrations in 2024 were 7 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 83.1 years. The WHO 2021 annual-mean guidelines are 5 μg/m³ (PM2.5) and 10 μg/m³ (NO2).
| Pollutant | North Norfolk (max annual mean) | Compliance | WHO 2021 | UK limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 | 7 μg/m³ | Compliant | 5 μg/m³ | 20 μg/m³ |
| NO2 | 13 μg/m³ | Compliant | 10 μg/m³ | 40 μg/m³ |
North Norfolk within Norfolk
Norfolk scores 70.9/100 on the Gera Healthy-Place Index (rank 26), with 100.0% of GP practices rated Good or Outstanding by the CQC and life expectancy of 82.1 years.
See the full Healthy-Place profile for Norfolk →Air quality in North Norfolk: FAQs
- What is the air pollution level in North Norfolk?
- The maximum modelled annual-mean air pollution in North Norfolk in 2024 was 7 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 Norfolk?
- Life expectancy at birth in North Norfolk is 83.1 years (combined male and female, ONS). This is a population period estimate, not a prediction for any individual.
- Where does North Norfolk sit within the Healthy-Place ranking?
- North Norfolk is a lower-tier district within Norfolk, which scores 70.9/100 on the Gera Healthy-Place Index (rank 26) and has 100.0% 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 Norfolk
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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).