Crap Towns / North Hykeham / Air quality
How dirty is the air in North Hykeham?
People in North Hykeham breathed an average of 6.9 micrograms of nitrogen dioxide per cubic metre in 2024, 15% lower than the typical town's 8.1, and 7.5 of fine particles (PM2.5), 12% 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) | 6.9 | 8.1 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.5 | 6.7 | 5 |
| Town | Distance | Nitrogen dioxide, µg/m³ |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln | 2.9 km | 8.2 |
| Newark-on-Trent | 18.6 km | 8.2 |
| Balderton | 19.4 km | 7.1 |
| North Hykeham | – | 6.9 |
| Bracebridge Heath | 4.2 km | 6.0 |
| Southwell | 27.5 km | 5.9 |
| Waddington | 4.7 km | 5.8 |
| Gainsborough | 25.9 km | 5.8 |
| Sleaford | 24.3 km | 5.6 |
| Washingborough and Heighington | 9.2 km | 5.5 |
| Ruskington | 21.3 km | 4.8 |
| The typical town | – | 8.1 |