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Air quality — NO₂ in Greater Manchester
Greater Manchester’s 10 areas ranked — cleanest air. Every figure from DEFRA air quality + EA Flood Map for Planning, 2023–24. Indicative, not a valuation.
| # | Area | Air quality — NO₂ (µg/m³) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wigan | 11.3 |
| 2 | Bolton | 12.5 |
| 3 | Rochdale | 12.6 |
| 4 | Stockport | 12.7 |
| 5 | Trafford | 13.0 |
| 6 | Bury | 13.2 |
| 7 | Oldham | 13.5 |
| 8 | Tameside | 13.7 |
| 9 | Salford | 15.8 |
| 10 | Manchester | 16.6 |
Source: DEFRA air quality + EA Flood Map for Planning · 2023–24. Ranked lowest first.
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