UK Water Quality Report • 2026 Data

Water Hardness in NE11

Water supply analysis across 2 postcode sectors in NE11 (Northumbrian Water).

Outcode Avg Hardness130 PPMModerately Hard Water
Regional Quality Overview

Water Supply Analysis: Outcode NE11

Looking for water hardness metrics in NE11? Water supplied by Northumbrian Water in this outcode registers a baseline average of 130 PPM across 2 distinct postcode sectors.

Water chemistry can fluctuate across supply zones in NE11. The lowest mineral concentration is recorded in sector NE11 0 at 130 PPM, whereas sector NE11 9 experiences higher mineral levels reaching 130 PPM.

Due to the moderately hard water (130 PPM) in NE11, limescale build-up can occur on heating elements, shower heads, and boilers. Setting your dishwasher water softener to the correct level (e.g. Bosch setting H01) is strongly recommended to prevent cloudy glassware and internal scale accumulation. Review the individual postcode sectors below to get precise dishwasher salt settings and limescale recommendations.

Softest Sector in NE11

Lowest mineral concentration

Softest
Sector NE11 0215 Postcodes • Moderately Soft
130 PPM9.1 °Clark

Hardest Sector in NE11

Highest mineral concentration

Highest Hardness
Sector NE11 9265 Postcodes • Moderately Soft
130 PPM9.1 °Clark

All Postcode Sectors in NE11

Select a postcode sector below to view exact water softener salt settings, limescale protection guides, and appliance recommendations.