Air Quality in Tunbridge Wells
Maximum modelled annual-mean 8 μg/m³ PM2.5 and 20 μg/m³ NO2 in Tunbridge Wells (DEFRA 2024), with ONS life expectancy of 83.0 years. Part of Kent.
What is the air quality in Tunbridge Wells?
In Tunbridge Wells, the highest modelled annual-mean concentrations in 2024 were 8 μg/m³ for PM2.5 and 20 μg/m³ for NO2, per DEFRA's UK-AIR Local Authority compliance data, and ONS life expectancy at birth is 83.0 years. The WHO 2021 annual-mean guidelines are 5 μg/m³ (PM2.5) and 10 μg/m³ (NO2).
| Pollutant | Tunbridge Wells (max annual mean) | Compliance | WHO 2021 | UK limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 | 8 μg/m³ | Compliant | 5 μg/m³ | 20 μg/m³ |
| NO2 | 20 μg/m³ | Compliant | 10 μg/m³ | 40 μg/m³ |
Tunbridge Wells 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 Tunbridge Wells: FAQs
- What is the air pollution level in Tunbridge Wells?
- The maximum modelled annual-mean air pollution in Tunbridge Wells in 2024 was 8 μg/m³ for fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and 20 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 Tunbridge Wells?
- Life expectancy at birth in Tunbridge Wells is 83.0 years (combined male and female, ONS). This is a population period estimate, not a prediction for any individual.
- Where does Tunbridge Wells sit within the Healthy-Place ranking?
- Tunbridge Wells 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 Tunbridge Wells
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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).