Air Quality in Tonbridge and Malling
Maximum modelled annual-mean 10 μg/m³ PM2.5 and 25 μg/m³ NO2 in Tonbridge and Malling (DEFRA 2024), with ONS life expectancy of 82.6 years. Part of Kent.
What is the air quality in Tonbridge and Malling?
In Tonbridge and Malling, the highest modelled annual-mean concentrations in 2024 were 10 μg/m³ for PM2.5 and 25 μg/m³ for NO2, per DEFRA's UK-AIR Local Authority compliance data, and ONS life expectancy at birth is 82.6 years. The WHO 2021 annual-mean guidelines are 5 μg/m³ (PM2.5) and 10 μg/m³ (NO2).
| Pollutant | Tonbridge and Malling (max annual mean) | Compliance | WHO 2021 | UK limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 | 10 μg/m³ | Compliant | 5 μg/m³ | 20 μg/m³ |
| NO2 | 25 μg/m³ | Compliant | 10 μg/m³ | 40 μg/m³ |
Tonbridge and Malling within Kent
Kent scores 67.1/100 on the Gera Healthy-Place Index (rank 49), with 100.0% of GP practices rated Good or Outstanding by the CQC and life expectancy of 81.7 years.
See the full Healthy-Place profile for Kent →Air quality in Tonbridge and Malling: FAQs
- What is the air pollution level in Tonbridge and Malling?
- The maximum modelled annual-mean air pollution in Tonbridge and Malling in 2024 was 10 μg/m³ for fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and 25 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 Tonbridge and Malling?
- Life expectancy at birth in Tonbridge and Malling is 82.6 years (combined male and female, ONS). This is a population period estimate, not a prediction for any individual.
- Where does Tonbridge and Malling sit within the Healthy-Place ranking?
- Tonbridge and Malling is a lower-tier district within Kent, which scores 67.1/100 on the Gera Healthy-Place Index (rank 49) and has 100.0% 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 Tonbridge and Malling
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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).