Air Quality in North West Leicestershire
Maximum modelled annual-mean 8 μg/m³ PM2.5 and 13 μg/m³ NO2 in North West Leicestershire (DEFRA 2024), with ONS life expectancy of 81.8 years. Part of Leicestershire.
What is the air quality in North West Leicestershire?
In North West Leicestershire, 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 81.8 years. The WHO 2021 annual-mean guidelines are 5 μg/m³ (PM2.5) and 10 μg/m³ (NO2).
| Pollutant | North West Leicestershire (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 West Leicestershire within Leicestershire
Leicestershire scores 71.2/100 on the Gera Healthy-Place Index (rank 25), with 97.1% of GP practices rated Good or Outstanding by the CQC and life expectancy of 82.6 years.
See the full Healthy-Place profile for Leicestershire →Air quality in North West Leicestershire: FAQs
- What is the air pollution level in North West Leicestershire?
- The maximum modelled annual-mean air pollution in North West Leicestershire 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 West Leicestershire?
- Life expectancy at birth in North West Leicestershire is 81.8 years (combined male and female, ONS). This is a population period estimate, not a prediction for any individual.
- Where does North West Leicestershire sit within the Healthy-Place ranking?
- North West Leicestershire is a lower-tier district within Leicestershire, which scores 71.2/100 on the Gera Healthy-Place Index (rank 25) and has 97.1% 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 West Leicestershire
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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).