Air Quality in West Oxfordshire
Maximum modelled annual-mean 7 μg/m³ PM2.5 and 12 μg/m³ NO2 in West Oxfordshire (DEFRA 2024), with ONS life expectancy of 83.4 years. Part of Oxfordshire.
What is the air quality in West Oxfordshire?
In West Oxfordshire, 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 83.4 years. The WHO 2021 annual-mean guidelines are 5 μg/m³ (PM2.5) and 10 μg/m³ (NO2).
| Pollutant | West Oxfordshire (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 |
West Oxfordshire within Oxfordshire
Oxfordshire scores 60.4/100 on the Gera Healthy-Place Index (rank 82), with 98.5% of GP practices rated Good or Outstanding by the CQC and life expectancy of 83.3 years.
See the full Healthy-Place profile for Oxfordshire →Air quality in West Oxfordshire: FAQs
- What is the air pollution level in West Oxfordshire?
- The maximum modelled annual-mean air pollution in West Oxfordshire 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 West Oxfordshire?
- Life expectancy at birth in West Oxfordshire is 83.4 years (combined male and female, ONS). This is a population period estimate, not a prediction for any individual.
- Where does West Oxfordshire sit within the Healthy-Place ranking?
- West Oxfordshire is a lower-tier district within Oxfordshire, which scores 60.4/100 on the Gera Healthy-Place Index (rank 82) and has 98.5% 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 West Oxfordshire
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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).