Environmental Situation by postcode, London
Wondering if the air quality in a local neighbourhood meets EU standards?
Check our heatmaps to track pollution levels and key indicators like:
- Nitrogen dioxide levels a.k.a car exhaust
- PM10 dust levels a.k.a 10-micrometre particulate matter
- PM2.5 dust levels a.k.a 2.5-micrometer particulate matter
- Days per year when PM10 is higher than EU limits a.k.a PM10d
Compare any postcode with the wider local area or city using our helpful graphs.
- Air Quality
Air Quality by postcode, London?
Air Quality on map, London
More about Air Quality, select location
Nitrogen dioxide pollution
Type in postcode or click to drop a pin on the map to see if the location meets EU limits by NO2 (nitrogen dioxide) pollution.
Increased levels of nitrogen dioxide can have significant impacts on people with asthma because it can cause more frequent and more intense attacks. Children with asthma and older people with heart disease are most at risk.
Particulate matter pollution
Type in postcode or click to drop a pin on the map to see if the location meets EU limits by PM10, PM2.5, PM10d pollution.
PM2.5 and PM10 are atmospheric particulate matter with a diameter smaller than respectively 10, 2.5 microns. They are also called floating dust. Long-term exposure to increased levels of PM2.5 and PM10 may trigger or worsen chronic diseases such as asthma, heart attack, bronchitis and other respiratory problems.