Air Quality in Oadby and Wigston
Maximum modelled annual-mean 8 μg/m³ PM2.5 and 16 μg/m³ NO2 in Oadby and Wigston (DEFRA 2024), with ONS life expectancy of 82.3 years. Part of Leicestershire.
What is the air quality in Oadby and Wigston?
In Oadby and Wigston, 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 82.3 years. The WHO 2021 annual-mean guidelines are 5 μg/m³ (PM2.5) and 10 μg/m³ (NO2).
| Pollutant | Oadby and Wigston (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 |
Oadby and Wigston 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 Oadby and Wigston: FAQs
- What is the air pollution level in Oadby and Wigston?
- The maximum modelled annual-mean air pollution in Oadby and Wigston 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 Oadby and Wigston?
- Life expectancy at birth in Oadby and Wigston is 82.3 years (combined male and female, ONS). This is a population period estimate, not a prediction for any individual.
- Where does Oadby and Wigston sit within the Healthy-Place ranking?
- Oadby and Wigston 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 Oadby and Wigston
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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).