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Cleanest air for fine particles in Greater Manchester
Greater Manchester’s 10 areas ranked by air quality — pm2.5 — cleanest air. Every figure from DEFRA air quality + EA Flood Map for Planning, 2023–24. Indicative, not a valuation.
| # | Area | Air quality — PM2.5 (µg/m³) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trafford | 6.9 |
| 2 | Bolton | 6.9 |
| 3 | Wigan | 6.9 |
| 4 | Bury | 7.1 |
| 5 | Stockport | 7.1 |
| 6 | Rochdale | 7.1 |
| 7 | Salford | 7.3 |
| 8 | Oldham | 7.4 |
| 9 | Tameside | 7.4 |
| 10 | Manchester | 7.6 |
Source: DEFRA air quality + EA Flood Map for Planning · 2023–24. Ranked lowest first.
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