Air Quality in South Cambridgeshire
Maximum modelled annual-mean 8 μg/m³ PM2.5 and 13 μg/m³ NO2 in South Cambridgeshire (DEFRA 2024), with ONS life expectancy of 84.4 years. Part of Cambridgeshire.
What is the air quality in South Cambridgeshire?
In South Cambridgeshire, 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 84.4 years. The WHO 2021 annual-mean guidelines are 5 μg/m³ (PM2.5) and 10 μg/m³ (NO2).
| Pollutant | South Cambridgeshire (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 |
South Cambridgeshire within Cambridgeshire
Cambridgeshire scores 68.9/100 on the Gera Healthy-Place Index (rank 42), with 89.2% of GP practices rated Good or Outstanding by the CQC and life expectancy of 82.8 years.
See the full Healthy-Place profile for Cambridgeshire →Air quality in South Cambridgeshire: FAQs
- What is the air pollution level in South Cambridgeshire?
- The maximum modelled annual-mean air pollution in South Cambridgeshire 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 South Cambridgeshire?
- Life expectancy at birth in South Cambridgeshire is 84.4 years (combined male and female, ONS). This is a population period estimate, not a prediction for any individual.
- Where does South Cambridgeshire sit within the Healthy-Place ranking?
- South Cambridgeshire is a lower-tier district within Cambridgeshire, which scores 68.9/100 on the Gera Healthy-Place Index (rank 42) and has 89.2% 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 South Cambridgeshire
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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).