Crap Towns / Kingston upon Hull / Air quality
How dirty is the air in Kingston upon Hull?
People in Kingston upon Hull breathed an average of 9.9 micrograms of nitrogen dioxide per cubic metre in 2024, 22% higher than the typical town's 8.1, and 7.4 of fine particles (PM2.5), 10% higher than the typical town's 6.7. The fine particles are over the World Health Organization's guideline of 5; the nitrogen dioxide is within its 10.
| Pollutant | Here | Typical town | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.9 | 8.1 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.4 | 6.7 | 5 |
| Town | Distance | Nitrogen dioxide, µg/m³ |
|---|---|---|
| Kingston upon Hull | – | 9.9 |
| Hessle | 8.7 km | 8.0 |
| Immingham | 18.4 km | 7.7 |
| Hedon | 9.5 km | 7.6 |
| Cottingham | 5.8 km | 7.2 |
| Brough | 15.1 km | 7.2 |
| Willerby and Anlaby | 7.5 km | 7.0 |
| Barton-upon-Humber | 11.2 km | 7.0 |
| Beverley | 10.7 km | 6.5 |
| Withernsea | 24.0 km | 4.5 |
| Hornsea | 19.4 km | 4.1 |
| The typical town | – | 8.1 |