Air Quality in South Hams
Maximum modelled annual-mean 6 μg/m³ PM2.5 and 14 μg/m³ NO2 in South Hams (DEFRA 2024), with ONS life expectancy of 83.6 years. Part of Devon.
What is the air quality in South Hams?
In South Hams, the highest modelled annual-mean concentrations in 2024 were 6 μg/m³ for PM2.5 and 14 μg/m³ for NO2, per DEFRA's UK-AIR Local Authority compliance data, and ONS life expectancy at birth is 83.6 years. The WHO 2021 annual-mean guidelines are 5 μg/m³ (PM2.5) and 10 μg/m³ (NO2).
| Pollutant | South Hams (max annual mean) | Compliance | WHO 2021 | UK limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 | 6 μg/m³ | Compliant | 5 μg/m³ | 20 μg/m³ |
| NO2 | 14 μg/m³ | Compliant | 10 μg/m³ | 40 μg/m³ |
South Hams within Devon
Devon scores 74/100 on the Gera Healthy-Place Index (rank 16), with 98.8% of GP practices rated Good or Outstanding by the CQC and life expectancy of 82.5 years.
See the full Healthy-Place profile for Devon →Air quality in South Hams: FAQs
- What is the air pollution level in South Hams?
- The maximum modelled annual-mean air pollution in South Hams in 2024 was 6 μg/m³ for fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and 14 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 Hams?
- Life expectancy at birth in South Hams is 83.6 years (combined male and female, ONS). This is a population period estimate, not a prediction for any individual.
- Where does South Hams sit within the Healthy-Place ranking?
- South Hams is a lower-tier district within Devon, which scores 74/100 on the Gera Healthy-Place Index (rank 16) and has 98.8% 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 Hams
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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).