What's the air quality in Derbyshire Dales? NO₂ 6.7 µg/m³
In 2025 the average resident of Derbyshire Dales lived with background NO₂ of 6.7 µg/m³, Typical for England and Wales and below the WHO guideline of 10. PM2.5 was 6.7 µg/m³, Low for England and Wales and 1.3 times the WHO guideline of 5. The typical area in England and Wales has NO₂ of 7.2 and PM2.5 of 7.4 µg/m³.
- PM2.5
- 6.7 µg/m³
- NO₂ for England and Wales
- Typical
- Figures for
- 2025 annual average
Modelled background levels averaged over where residents live (Census 2021), not roadside levels. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: Defra modelled background pollution, 2025. How we calculate this
All house prices in Derbyshire DalesIs the air quality good in Derbyshire Dales?
Background NO₂ in Derbyshire Dales is 6.7 µg/m³, below the WHO guideline of 10, and lower than the typical area (7.2). That puts it in the Typical band. Background PM2.5 in Derbyshire Dales is 6.7 µg/m³, 1.3 times the WHO guideline of 5, and lower than the typical area (7.4). That puts it in the Low band. Most of England and Wales is above the WHO guideline for PM2.5, so the bands compare places with each other rather than giving a pass or fail.
Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂): 6.7 µg/m³
NO₂ level is Typical, on a scale from Very Low to Very High.
Typical means the middle fifth of areas in England and Wales for NO₂.
| Very Low | up to 4.7 |
|---|---|
| Low | 4.7 to 6.5 |
| Typical | 6.5 to 7.7 |
| High | 7.7 to 9.2 |
| Very High | over 9.2 |
WHO guideline: 10 µg/m³ (in the Very High band). UK legal limit: 40 µg/m³.
Fine particles (PM2.5): 6.7 µg/m³
PM2.5 level is Low, on a scale from Very Low to Very High.
Low means the second-lowest fifth of areas in England and Wales for PM2.5.
| Very Low | up to 6.0 |
|---|---|
| Low | 6.0 to 7.2 |
| Typical | 7.2 to 7.7 |
| High | 7.7 to 8.2 |
| Very High | over 8.2 |
WHO guideline: 5 µg/m³ (in the Very Low band). UK legal limit: 20 µg/m³, with a target of 10 µg/m³ in England by 2040.
The bands split every area we cover into fifths by its level, from Very Low to Very High. The map uses the same colours.
Which part of Derbyshire Dales has the cleanest air?
Flagg CP has the lowest background NO₂ of the 104 areas of Derbyshire Dales, at 5.1 µg/m³. Sudbury CP has the highest, at 9.8 µg/m³. Average house prices are shown alongside, so you can weigh air quality against cost.
| Area | NO₂ | PM2.5 | NO₂ band | Average price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flagg CPLow | 5.1 | 6.0 | Low | £207,500 |
| Hartington Middle Quarter CPLow | 5.1 | 5.9 | Low | £351,666 |
| Monyash CPLow | 5.1 | 6.0 | Low | £522,000 |
| Sheldon CPLow | 5.2 | 6.1 | Low | £1,282,500 |
| Hartington Town Quarter CPLow | 5.2 | 6.0 | Low | £370,000 |
| Chelmorton CPLow | 5.3 | 5.9 | Low | £250,000 |
| Middleton and SmerrillLow | 5.3 | 6.1 | Low | £235,000 |
| Hartington Nether Quarter CPLow | 5.3 | 6.1 | Low | £125,000 |
| Abney and Abney Grange CPLow | 5.4 | 5.8 | Low | — |
| Grindlow CPLow | 5.4 | 5.9 | Low | — |
| Little Hucklow CPLow | 5.4 | 5.9 | Low | — |
| Hazlebadge CPLow | 5.4 | 5.9 | Low | — |
| Great Hucklow CPLow | 5.4 | 5.9 | Low | £698,916 |
| Taddington CPLow | 5.4 | 6.0 | Low | £506,437 |
| Over Haddon CPLow | 5.4 | 6.3 | Low | £572,500 |
| Eyam CPLow | 5.4 | 6.2 | Low | £416,300 |
| Gratton CPLow | 5.5 | 6.2 | Low | — |
| Eaton and Alsop CPLow | 5.5 | 6.2 | Low | — |
| Wardlow CPLow | 5.5 | 6.0 | Low | £497,500 |
| Blackwell in the Peak CPLow | 5.5 | 6.0 | Low | — |
| Ballidon CPLow | 5.5 | 6.3 | Low | — |
| Youlgreave CPLow | 5.5 | 6.3 | Low | £353,333 |
| Elton CPLow | 5.5 | 6.3 | Low | £385,000 |
| Foolow CPLow | 5.6 | 6.0 | Low | £290,000 |
| Rowland CPLow | 5.6 | 6.2 | Low | — |
| Brushfield CPLow | 5.6 | 6.0 | Low | — |
| Parwich CPLow | 5.6 | 6.4 | Low | £545,000 |
| Little Longstone CPLow | 5.6 | 6.1 | Low | — |
| Aldwark CPLow | 5.6 | 6.4 | Low | — |
| Newton Grange CPLow | 5.6 | 6.3 | Low | — |
| Brassington CPLow | 5.6 | 6.4 | Low | £562,200 |
| Litton CPLow | 5.7 | 6.0 | Low | £356,142 |
| Carsington CPLow | 5.7 | 6.5 | Low | £667,500 |
| Great Longstone CPLow | 5.7 | 6.2 | Low | £435,342 |
| Thorpe CPLow | 5.7 | 6.4 | Low | — |
| Birchover CPLow | 5.8 | 6.4 | Low | £272,500 |
| Tideswell CPLow | 5.8 | 6.0 | Low | £327,345 |
| Tissington and Lea Hall CPLow | 5.8 | 6.5 | Low | — |
| Harthill CPLow | 5.8 | 6.4 | Low | — |
| Bradbourne CPLow | 5.8 | 6.5 | Low | £749,250 |
| Ashford in the Water CPLow | 5.8 | 6.2 | Low | £389,166 |
| Beeley CPLow | 5.8 | 6.4 | Low | £500,000 |
| Hopton CPLow | 5.8 | 6.6 | Low | — |
| Ible CPLow | 5.8 | 6.5 | Low | — |
| Stoney Middleton CPLow | 5.8 | 6.4 | Low | £428,131 |
| GrindlefordLow | 5.9 | 6.0 | Low | £763,315 |
| Hassop CPLow | 5.9 | 6.4 | Low | £400,000 |
| Highlow CPLow | 5.9 | 5.9 | Low | £335,000 |
| Wheston CPLow | 5.9 | 5.9 | Low | — |
| Curbar CPLow | 5.9 | 6.3 | Low | £878,333 |
| Bonsall CPLow | 5.9 | 6.6 | Low | £353,833 |
| Winster CPLow | 6.0 | 6.3 | Low | £429,500 |
| FroggattLow | 6.0 | 6.2 | Low | £785,000 |
| Middleton CPLow | 6.0 | 6.8 | Low | £318,833 |
| Callow CPLow | 6.0 | 6.6 | Low | £650,000 |
| Hognaston CPLow | 6.0 | 6.6 | Low | £533,333 |
| Calver CPLow | 6.1 | 6.4 | Low | £331,857 |
| HathersageLow | 6.1 | 5.8 | Low | £508,988 |
| Kniveton CPLow | 6.1 | 6.7 | Low | £501,250 |
| Rowsley CPLow | 6.1 | 6.5 | Low | £319,087 |
| Offerton CPLow | 6.2 | 5.9 | Low | — |
| Stanton CPLow | 6.2 | 6.5 | Low | £580,000 |
| Fenny Bentley CPLow | 6.2 | 6.6 | Low | £291,000 |
| Kirk IretonLow | 6.3 | 6.8 | Low | £516,666 |
| Bradwell CPLow | 6.3 | 6.0 | Low | £382,952 |
| Wirksworth CPLow | 6.3 | 6.9 | Low | £305,833 |
| Bakewell CPLow | 6.3 | 6.5 | Low | £370,650 |
| Atlow CPLow | 6.4 | 6.9 | Low | £473,676 |
| Mapleton CPLow | 6.5 | 6.7 | Low | £947,000 |
| Baslow and Bubnell CPTypical | 6.6 | 6.4 | Typical | £640,473 |
| Cromford CPTypical | 6.6 | 6.9 | Typical | £323,686 |
| Tansley CPTypical | 6.6 | 6.8 | Typical | £427,375 |
| Biggin CPTypical | 6.8 | 7.1 | Typical | — |
| Offcote and Underwood CPTypical | 6.8 | 7.0 | Typical | £460,928 |
| Hulland CPTypical | 6.8 | 7.1 | Typical | £293,166 |
| Bradley CPTypical | 6.9 | 7.1 | Typical | £675,000 |
| Matlock Bath CPTypical | 6.9 | 6.8 | Typical | £298,300 |
| Snelston CPTypical | 6.9 | 7.1 | Typical | £512,500 |
| Hulland Ward CPTypical | 7.0 | 7.1 | Typical | £335,416 |
| Edlaston and Wyaston CPTypical | 7.0 | 7.2 | Typical | £540,000 |
| Northwood and Tinkersley CPTypical | 7.1 | 6.6 | Typical | £225,400 |
| Matlock Town CPTypical | 7.1 | 6.8 | Typical | £273,960 |
| Osmaston CPTypical | 7.1 | 7.2 | Typical | — |
| Yeldersley CPTypical | 7.1 | 7.2 | Typical | — |
| Norbury and Roston CPTypical | 7.2 | 7.2 | Typical | — |
| Yeaveley CPTypical | 7.2 | 7.3 | Typical | £387,987 |
| Rodsley CPTypical | 7.3 | 7.3 | Typical | £425,000 |
| Shirley CPTypical | 7.3 | 7.3 | Typical | £960,000 |
| Darley Dale CPTypical | 7.3 | 6.6 | Typical | £313,048 |
| Clifton and Compton CPTypical | 7.3 | 7.1 | Typical | £396,600 |
| Ashbourne CPTypical | 7.4 | 7.2 | Typical | £295,856 |
| Hungry Bentley CPTypical | 7.5 | 7.4 | Typical | — |
| Marston Montgomery CPTypical | 7.6 | 7.4 | Typical | £463,727 |
| South Darley CPTypical | 7.7 | 6.5 | Typical | £339,625 |
| CubleyTypical | 7.7 | 7.4 | Typical | £324,493 |
| Alkmonton CPHigh | 7.7 | 7.5 | High | £585,000 |
| Hollington CPHigh | 7.8 | 7.4 | High | £285,000 |
| MercastonHigh | 8.0 | 7.5 | High | £220,000 |
| Brailsford CPHigh | 8.0 | 7.4 | High | £366,970 |
| Boylestone CPHigh | 8.1 | 7.5 | High | — |
| Longford CPHigh | 8.3 | 7.6 | High | £721,666 |
| Somersal Herbert CPHigh | 8.3 | 7.7 | High | £630,000 |
| DoveridgeVery High | 9.3 | 7.8 | Very High | £374,979 |
| Sudbury CPVery High | 9.8 | 7.9 | Very High | £297,000 |
Levels in µg/m³, 2025 annual average.
How does air quality in Derbyshire Dales compare with nearby areas?
Background NO₂ in Derbyshire Dales compared with the 6 nearest other areas in Derbyshire.
Derbyshire Dales vs Amber Valley
- Derbyshire Dales
- NO₂ 6.7 µg/m³
- Amber Valley
- NO₂ 10.3 µg/m³
Open comparison
Derbyshire Dales vs North East Derbyshire
- Derbyshire Dales
- NO₂ 6.7 µg/m³
- North East Derbyshire
- NO₂ 8.4 µg/m³
Open comparison
Derbyshire Dales vs Chesterfield
- Derbyshire Dales
- NO₂ 6.7 µg/m³
- Chesterfield
- NO₂ 9.2 µg/m³
Open comparison
Derbyshire Dales vs High Peak
- Derbyshire Dales
- NO₂ 6.7 µg/m³
- High Peak
- NO₂ 7.3 µg/m³
Open comparison
Derbyshire Dales vs Bolsover
- Derbyshire Dales
- NO₂ 6.7 µg/m³
- Bolsover
- NO₂ 9.6 µg/m³
Open comparison
Derbyshire Dales vs Erewash
- Derbyshire Dales
- NO₂ 6.7 µg/m³
- Erewash
- NO₂ 13.3 µg/m³
Open comparison
Does this include busy roads?
No. These are background levels: yearly averages over 1 km squares, away from the immediate influence of roads. Right beside a busy road in Derbyshire Dales, NO₂ can be much higher. Councils publish roadside monitoring in their annual air quality reports.
What else do people ask about Derbyshire Dales?
More quick answers on house prices, sales, areas, green space, crime, air quality and listed buildings in Derbyshire Dales.
- What is the average house price in Derbyshire Dales?
- When did average house prices in Derbyshire Dales reach their peak?
- How many properties are being sold in Derbyshire Dales?
- What type of properties are sold in Derbyshire Dales?
- What price range do most homes sell for in Derbyshire Dales?
- What is the most expensive (and cheapest) area of Derbyshire Dales?
- How many parks and green spaces are in Derbyshire Dales?
- What is the crime rate in Derbyshire Dales?
- How many listed buildings are in Derbyshire Dales?
- How do Derbyshire Dales house prices compare with another area?
Where does this data come from?
Price information is from HM Land Registry, location boundaries are from OpenStreetMap, and households and population are from Nomis Census 2021 postcode estimates (21 March 2021). Parks and green space are from OS Open Greenspace. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Crime is from police.uk street-level data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: police.uk. Listed buildings and scheduled monuments are from Historic England and Cadw, and conservation areas from planning.data.gov.uk. © Historic England 2026. Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Source: planning.data.gov.uk, Open Government Licence v3.0. Air quality is from Defra modelled background pollution maps. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: Defra modelled background pollution, 2025.
Last updated 11 November 2026 at 01:23 with the latest Land Registry data (September 2026). The Derbyshire Dales dataset covers 3,430 postcodes.
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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