Air Quality in West Suffolk
Maximum modelled annual-mean 10 μg/m³ PM2.5 and 22 μg/m³ NO2 in West Suffolk (DEFRA 2024), with ONS life expectancy of 82.9 years. Part of Suffolk.
What is the air quality in West Suffolk?
In West Suffolk, the highest modelled annual-mean concentrations in 2024 were 10 μg/m³ for PM2.5 and 22 μg/m³ for NO2, per DEFRA's UK-AIR Local Authority compliance data, and ONS life expectancy at birth is 82.9 years. The WHO 2021 annual-mean guidelines are 5 μg/m³ (PM2.5) and 10 μg/m³ (NO2).
| Pollutant | West Suffolk (max annual mean) | Compliance | WHO 2021 | UK limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 | 10 μg/m³ | Compliant | 5 μg/m³ | 20 μg/m³ |
| NO2 | 22 μg/m³ | Compliant | 10 μg/m³ | 40 μg/m³ |
West Suffolk within Suffolk
Suffolk scores 70.8/100 on the Gera Healthy-Place Index (rank 29), with 98.6% of GP practices rated Good or Outstanding by the CQC and life expectancy of 82.6 years.
See the full Healthy-Place profile for Suffolk →Air quality in West Suffolk: FAQs
- What is the air pollution level in West Suffolk?
- The maximum modelled annual-mean air pollution in West Suffolk in 2024 was 10 μg/m³ for fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and 22 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 Suffolk?
- Life expectancy at birth in West Suffolk is 82.9 years (combined male and female, ONS). This is a population period estimate, not a prediction for any individual.
- Where does West Suffolk sit within the Healthy-Place ranking?
- West Suffolk is a lower-tier district within Suffolk, which scores 70.8/100 on the Gera Healthy-Place Index (rank 29) and has 98.6% 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 Suffolk
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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).