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There are a growing number of indicative air quality sensors that have been deployed across the city by Birmingham City Council (BCC) and partner organisations. You can now access the data directly through the links below, which take you to the relevant data platforms. Please refer to the links provided to explore the available datasets. Schools' Air Quality Monitoring Programme BCC has launched the second phase of its Schools Air Quality Monitoring Programme. As part of the expanding sensor network, every school in Birmingham can apply for a zephyr, an indicative ambient air quality monitor, supplied by EarthSense. Live data can be accessed through the EarthSense BCC Public Air Quality Portal: https://portal.earthsense.co.uk/BCCpublic Alongside the monitors, a package of resources is provided to support learning and raise awareness of air quality issues. Real-time air quality data can be directly linked into school curricula, helping pupils understand pollution sources and the steps they can take to reduce exposure and emissions. The initiative also connects to broader sustainability themes, including physical activity, healthy eating, active travel, road safety, anti-idling campaigns, climate change education, and supporting schools in working towards Modeshift Stars accreditation. To learn more about the programme, visit: https://www.brumbreathes.co.uk/info/25/welcome-2/55/education-1/2 For further queries, contact Sally James, Air Quality Policy Manager: SchoolsAQMonitors@birmingham.gov.uk West Midlands Combined Authority AQ
Platform The West Midlands Combined Authority Air Quality Data Platform provides near real-time readings from a growing network of sensors across the region, located at schools, businesses, hospitals, residential areas, and transport hubs. It monitors key pollutants including particulate matter less than 10 micrometres in diameter (PM10), particulate matter less than 2.5 micrometres in diameter (PM2.5) and Nitrogen dioxide (NO2). Local authorities across the West Midlands, including Birmingham, Coventry, Dudley, Sandwell, Solihull, Walsall, and Wolverhampton, are covered by the sensor rollout, with monitors installed in community locations such as schools, hospitals, and sports centres. Users can access the platform online to view data displayed on maps and charts, filter results by pollutant and time period, and download datasets for further analysis. This supports both public awareness and local authority action on air quality management. https://cleanair.wmca.org.uk/pages/air-quality-data-platform General Information BCC accepts no responsibility for the accuracy of data presented on third party sites. There are many manufacturers of sensor systems with varying levels of formal performance certification. While they are not intended to replace reference analysers, indicative sensors provide significant advantages. They provide real-time data on pollution patterns and localised trends, helping to identify short-term variations in air quality at specific locations. This information can be particularly useful for investigating incidents, understanding pollution hotspots, and informing behavioural interventions to reduce exposure. BCC uses this data in this way to complement the reference measurements displayed on the 'Air Quality' tab. BCC does not use data from indicative sensors for Local Air Quality Management formal reporting, as required by the Environment Act 1995. If you wish to install or have installed indicative air quality sensor within the Birmingham district, please contact: |
| Birmingham City Council (BCC) Zephyr Sensors | |
| Phase 1 Schools Airly Sensors | |
| Air-Pot Sensors | |
| BT Sensors |
