Air Quality in Ribble Valley
Maximum modelled annual-mean 7 μg/m³ PM2.5 and 12 μg/m³ NO2 in Ribble Valley (DEFRA 2024), with ONS life expectancy of 82.7 years. Part of Lancashire.
What is the air quality in Ribble Valley?
In Ribble Valley, the highest modelled annual-mean concentrations in 2024 were 7 μg/m³ for PM2.5 and 12 μg/m³ for NO2, per DEFRA's UK-AIR Local Authority compliance data, and ONS life expectancy at birth is 82.7 years. The WHO 2021 annual-mean guidelines are 5 μg/m³ (PM2.5) and 10 μg/m³ (NO2).
| Pollutant | Ribble Valley (max annual mean) | Compliance | WHO 2021 | UK limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 | 7 μg/m³ | Compliant | 5 μg/m³ | 20 μg/m³ |
| NO2 | 12 μg/m³ | Compliant | 10 μg/m³ | 40 μg/m³ |
Ribble Valley within Lancashire
Lancashire scores 59.5/100 on the Gera Healthy-Place Index (rank 91), with 96.0% of GP practices rated Good or Outstanding by the CQC and life expectancy of 80.4 years.
See the full Healthy-Place profile for Lancashire →Air quality in Ribble Valley: FAQs
- What is the air pollution level in Ribble Valley?
- The maximum modelled annual-mean air pollution in Ribble Valley in 2024 was 7 μg/m³ for fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and 12 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 Ribble Valley?
- Life expectancy at birth in Ribble Valley is 82.7 years (combined male and female, ONS). This is a population period estimate, not a prediction for any individual.
- Where does Ribble Valley sit within the Healthy-Place ranking?
- Ribble Valley is a lower-tier district within Lancashire, which scores 59.5/100 on the Gera Healthy-Place Index (rank 91) and has 96.0% 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 Ribble Valley
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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).