League tables · England & Wales
League table · Fine particles (PM2.5)
Cleanest air in North East
Where is the air cleanest? All 12 council areas in North East 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 | Northumberland | 5.0 µg/m³ | 19th | |
| 2 | Redcar and Cleveland | 5.3 µg/m³ | 31st | |
| 3 | County Durham | 5.4 µg/m³ | 36th | |
| 4 | Hartlepool | 5.5 µg/m³ | 38th | |
| 5 | Darlington | 5.5 µg/m³ | 40th | |
| 6 | Stockton-on-Tees | 5.8 µg/m³ | 54th | |
| 7 | Middlesbrough | 6.0 µg/m³ | 59th | |
| 8 | Sunderland | 6.0 µg/m³ | 63rd | |
| 9 | Gateshead | 6.0 µg/m³ | 65th | |
| 10 | North Tyneside | 6.2 µg/m³ | 80th | |
| 11 | South Tyneside | 6.2 µg/m³ | 81st | |
| 12 | Newcastle upon Tyne | 6.2 µg/m³ | 84th |
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