League tables · England & Wales
League table · Fine particles (PM2.5)
Cleanest air in Essex
Where is the air cleanest? All 12 council areas in Essex ranked on fine particles (pm2.5) (µg/m³, population-weighted). Source: Defra modelled background PM2.5, 2024 (WHO guideline 5 µg/m³).
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| # | Area | Fine particles (PM2.5) | England & Wales | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tendring | 6.8 µg/m³ | 142nd | |
| 2 | Maldon | 6.9 µg/m³ | 159th | |
| 3 | Uttlesford | 6.9 µg/m³ | 160th | |
| 4 | Braintree | 7.0 µg/m³ | 177th | |
| 5 | Colchester | 7.1 µg/m³ | 191st | |
| 6 | Chelmsford | 7.2 µg/m³ | 219th | |
| 7 | Rochford | 7.3 µg/m³ | 234th | |
| 8 | Castle Point | 7.4 µg/m³ | 247th | |
| 9 | Harlow | 7.5 µg/m³ | 255th | |
| 10 | Brentwood | 7.5 µg/m³ | 256th | |
| 11 | Basildon | 7.6 µg/m³ | 264th | |
| 12 | Epping Forest | 7.8 µg/m³ | 274th |
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