Sheffield Diffusion Tubes
This API provides geospatial data on the location of air quality diffusion tubes deployed across Sheffield, England. Diffusion tubes are passive monitoring devices used to measure concentrations of pollutants such as nitrogen dioxide at fixed points throughout the city. The dataset, published via the UK's data.gov.uk portal, is scoped nationally within the GB open-data framework but pertains specifically to Sheffield's local air quality monitoring network. Access requires an API key. It is useful for mapping monitoring coverage and locating individual tube sites for environmental analysis.shows the location of air quality diffusion tubes within Sheffield.
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Data schema (50 fields)
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| Field | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| objectid | oid | Internal record identifier.Internal record identifier. |
| defrasiteid | integer | DEFRA site identification number for the monitoring location.DEFRA site identification number for the monitoring location. |
| x | integer | Easting coordinate of the tube location (British National Grid).Easting coordinate of the tube location (British National Grid). |
| y | integer | Northing coordinate of the tube location (British National Grid).Northing coordinate of the tube location (British National Grid). |
| lat | double | Latitude of the diffusion tube location.Latitude of the diffusion tube location. |
| long | double | Longitude of the diffusion tube location.Longitude of the diffusion tube location. |
| defrasitename | string | Name of the DEFRA monitoring site.Name of the DEFRA monitoring site. |
| roadname | string | Name of the road where the tube is located.Name of the road where the tube is located. |
| postcode | string | Postcode nearest to the diffusion tube location.Postcode nearest to the diffusion tube location. |
| what3words | string | What3words address for the tube location.What3words address for the tube location. |
| councilward | string | Sheffield council ward containing the tube location.Sheffield council ward containing the tube location. |
| sitetype | string | Category describing the type of monitoring site.Category describing the type of monitoring site. |
| tubeownership | string | Organisation that owns or operates the diffusion tube.Organisation that owns or operates the diffusion tube. |
| status | string | Current operational status of the diffusion tube, e.g. Current.Current operational status of the diffusion tube, e.g. Current. |
| no2_2003 | integer | Annual mean NO2 concentration recorded in 2003.Annual mean NO2 concentration recorded in 2003. |
| no2_2004 | integer | Annual mean NO2 concentration recorded in 2004.Annual mean NO2 concentration recorded in 2004. |
| no2_2005 | integer | Annual mean NO2 concentration recorded in 2005.Annual mean NO2 concentration recorded in 2005. |
| no2_2006 | integer | Annual mean NO2 concentration recorded in 2006.Annual mean NO2 concentration recorded in 2006. |
| no2_2007 | integer | Annual mean NO2 concentration recorded in 2007.Annual mean NO2 concentration recorded in 2007. |
| no2_2008 | integer | Annual mean NO2 concentration recorded in 2008.Annual mean NO2 concentration recorded in 2008. |
| no2_2009 | integer | Annual mean NO2 concentration recorded in 2009.Annual mean NO2 concentration recorded in 2009. |
| no2_2010 | integer | Annual mean NO2 concentration recorded in 2010.Annual mean NO2 concentration recorded in 2010. |
| no2_2011 | integer | Annual mean NO2 concentration recorded in 2011.Annual mean NO2 concentration recorded in 2011. |
| no2_2012 | integer | Annual mean NO2 concentration recorded in 2012.Annual mean NO2 concentration recorded in 2012. |
| no2_2013 | integer | Annual mean NO2 concentration recorded in 2013.Annual mean NO2 concentration recorded in 2013. |
| no2_2014 | integer | Annual mean NO2 concentration recorded in 2014.Annual mean NO2 concentration recorded in 2014. |
| no2_2015 | integer | Annual mean NO2 concentration recorded in 2015.Annual mean NO2 concentration recorded in 2015. |
| no2_2016 | integer | Annual mean NO2 concentration recorded in 2016.Annual mean NO2 concentration recorded in 2016. |
| no2_2017 | double | Annual mean NO2 concentration recorded in 2017.Annual mean NO2 concentration recorded in 2017. |
| no2_2018 | double | Annual mean NO2 concentration recorded in 2018.Annual mean NO2 concentration recorded in 2018. |
| no2_2019 | double | Annual mean NO2 concentration recorded in 2019.Annual mean NO2 concentration recorded in 2019. |
| no2_2020 | double | Annual mean NO2 concentration recorded in 2020.Annual mean NO2 concentration recorded in 2020. |
| no2_2021 | double | Annual mean NO2 concentration recorded in 2021.Annual mean NO2 concentration recorded in 2021. |
| no2_2022 | double | Annual mean NO2 concentration recorded in 2022.Annual mean NO2 concentration recorded in 2022. |
| no2_2023 | double | Annual mean NO2 concentration recorded in 2023.Annual mean NO2 concentration recorded in 2023. |
| no2_2024 | double | Annual mean NO2 concentration recorded in 2024.Annual mean NO2 concentration recorded in 2024. |
| no2_2025 | double | Annual mean NO2 concentration recorded or projected for 2025.Annual mean NO2 concentration recorded or projected for 2025. |
| no2_2026 | double | Annual mean NO2 concentration recorded or projected for 2026.Annual mean NO2 concentration recorded or projected for 2026. |
| no2_2027 | double | Annual mean NO2 concentration recorded or projected for 2027.Annual mean NO2 concentration recorded or projected for 2027. |
| no2_2028 | double | Annual mean NO2 concentration recorded or projected for 2028.Annual mean NO2 concentration recorded or projected for 2028. |
| no2_2029 | double | Annual mean NO2 concentration recorded or projected for 2029.Annual mean NO2 concentration recorded or projected for 2029. |
| no2_2030 | double | Annual mean NO2 concentration recorded or projected for 2030.Annual mean NO2 concentration recorded or projected for 2030. |
| no2_2031 | double | Annual mean NO2 concentration recorded or projected for 2031.Annual mean NO2 concentration recorded or projected for 2031. |
| no2_2032 | double | Annual mean NO2 concentration recorded or projected for 2032.Annual mean NO2 concentration recorded or projected for 2032. |
| no2_2033 | double | Annual mean NO2 concentration recorded or projected for 2033.Annual mean NO2 concentration recorded or projected for 2033. |
| no2_2034 | double | Annual mean NO2 concentration recorded or projected for 2034.Annual mean NO2 concentration recorded or projected for 2034. |
| no2_2035 | double | Annual mean NO2 concentration recorded or projected for 2035.Annual mean NO2 concentration recorded or projected for 2035. |
| pcmlinkroadid | string | Identifier linking the site to a PCM model road link.Identifier linking the site to a PCM model road link. |
| googlemaps_urlGooglemaps url | string | Google Maps link to the tube location.Google Maps link to the tube location. |
| capsitedefinition | string | Site classification under the Clean Air Programme definitions.Site classification under the Clean Air Programme definitions. |
Schema captured from arcgis 20 days ago.
Query the data
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Sample data (3 records)
Record 1x: 436063 · y: 397474
{
"x": 436063,
"y": 397474,
"lat": 53.47277,
"long": -1.4581596,
"status": "Current",
"no2_2003": 37,
"no2_2004": 31,
"no2_2005": 34,
"no2_2006": 35,
"no2_2007": 34,
"no2_2008": 30,
"no2_2009": 34,
"no2_2010": 30,
"no2_2011": 28,
"no2_2012": 29,
"no2_2013": 36,
"no2_2014": 37,
"no2_2015": 32,
"no2_2016": 30,
"no2_2017": 25.3,
"no2_2018": 28,
"no2_2019": 29,
"no2_2020": 21.7,
"no2_2021": 20.8,
"no2_2022": 24,
"no2_2023": 19,
"no2_2024": 17.6,
"no2_2025": null,
"no2_2026": null,
"no2_2027": null,
"no2_2028": null,
"no2_2029": null,
"no2_2030": null,
"no2_2031": null,
"no2_2032": null,
"no2_2033": null,
"no2_2034": null,
"no2_2035": null,
"objectid": 5085,
"postcode": "S35 2YA",
"roadname": "White Lane",
"sitetype": "Roadside",
"what3words": "trickling.coherent.shrug",
"councilward": "East Ecclesfield",
"defrasiteid": 1,
"defrasitename": "Warren lane SCC CW",
"pcmlinkroadid": "7758",
"tubeownership": "SCC",
"googlemaps_url": "https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=53.47277%2C-1.4581596",
"capsitedefinition": "CAP Primary site"
}Record 2x: 439994 · y: 390866
{
"x": 439994,
"y": 390866,
"lat": 53.413094,
"long": -1.3997777,
"status": "Current",
"no2_2003": null,
"no2_2004": 49,
"no2_2005": 55,
"no2_2006": 57,
"no2_2007": 50,
"no2_2008": 44,
"no2_2009": 48,
"no2_2010": 46,
"no2_2011": 45,
"no2_2012": 44,
"no2_2013": 49,
"no2_2014": 47,
"no2_2015": 47,
"no2_2016": 40,
"no2_2017": 38.7,
"no2_2018": 35,
"no2_2019": 39,
"no2_2020": 30.6,
"no2_2021": 31.3,
"no2_2022": 35,
"no2_2023": 29.7,
"no2_2024": 30,
"no2_2025": null,
"no2_2026": null,
"no2_2027": null,
"no2_2028": null,
"no2_2029": null,
"no2_2030": null,
"no2_2031": null,
"no2_2032": null,
"no2_2033": null,
"no2_2034": null,
"no2_2035": null,
"objectid": 5086,
"postcode": "S9 1UB",
"roadname": "Bawtry Gate",
"sitetype": "Urban Background",
"what3words": "cool.trap.forum",
"councilward": "Darnall",
"defrasiteid": 2,
"defrasitename": "7 Bawtry Gate SCC CW",
"pcmlinkroadid": null,
"tubeownership": "SCC",
"googlemaps_url": "https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=53.413094%2C-1.3997777",
"capsitedefinition": "CAP Tertiary site"
}Record 3x: 440045 · y: 390884
{
"x": 440045,
"y": 390884,
"lat": 53.413252,
"long": -1.3990082,
"status": "Current",
"no2_2003": null,
"no2_2004": 54,
"no2_2005": 60,
"no2_2006": 62,
"no2_2007": 59,
"no2_2008": 52,
"no2_2009": 55,
"no2_2010": 51,
"no2_2011": 51,
"no2_2012": 47,
"no2_2013": 58,
"no2_2014": 56,
"no2_2015": 55,
"no2_2016": 47,
"no2_2017": 43.9,
"no2_2018": 41,
"no2_2019": 44,
"no2_2020": 34.9,
"no2_2021": 36.2,
"no2_2022": 46.3,
"no2_2023": 36.9,
"no2_2024": 34.8,
"no2_2025": null,
"no2_2026": null,
"no2_2027": null,
"no2_2028": null,
"no2_2029": null,
"no2_2030": null,
"no2_2031": null,
"no2_2032": null,
"no2_2033": null,
"no2_2034": null,
"no2_2035": null,
"objectid": 5087,
"postcode": "S9 1UA",
"roadname": "Bawtry Road",
"sitetype": "Roadside",
"what3words": "trades.tribes.stole",
"councilward": "Darnall",
"defrasiteid": 3,
"defrasitename": "47 Bawtry Road SCC CW",
"pcmlinkroadid": "17332",
"tubeownership": "SCC",
"googlemaps_url": "https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=53.413252%2C-1.3990082",
"capsitedefinition": "CAP Primary site"
}Live sample captured at profiling time — values may have changed upstream.
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Using the API
Configuration
- Base URL
- https://sheffieldcitycouncil.cloud.esriuk.com/server/rest/services/AGOL/INSPIRE/FeatureServer/1/query?outFields=*&where=1%3D1
Query examples
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curl -s 'https://sheffieldcitycouncil.cloud.esriuk.com/server/rest/services/AGOL/INSPIRE/FeatureServer/1?f=json' -H 'Accept: application/json'Layer definition: fields, geometry type, capabilities.
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