Air Quality in Gracechurch Street, London, EC3V 0AA
Nitrogen dioxide pollution
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide) annual mean level is 253.8 µg/m3, which is above EU quality limit set to 40 µg/m3.
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
PM10 (10 micrometre particulate matter) annual mean level is 105.7 µg/m3, which is above EU quality limit set to 40 µg/m3.
PM2.5 (2.5 micrometre particulate matter) annual mean level is 43.2 µg/m3, which is above EU quality limit set to 25 µg/m3.
PM10d (days exceeding daily PM10 mean limit of 50 µg/m3) is approximately 69 days pear year, which is above the quality limit set to 35 days per year.
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.
Nearby locations
- Gracechurch Street, London, EC3V 0AE
- Bell Inn Yard, London, EC3V 0BL
- Leadenhall Market, London, EC3V 1LR
- Bulls Head Passage, London, EC3V 1LU
- Ship Tavern Passage, London, EC3V 1LY
- Cornhill, London, EC3V 3PD
- George Yard, London, EC3V 9DF