UK Water Quality Report • 2026 Data

Water Hardness in NE12

Water supply analysis across 6 postcode sectors in NE12 (Northumbrian Water).

Outcode Avg Hardness130 PPMModerately Hard Water
Regional Quality Overview

Water Supply Analysis: Outcode NE12

Analyzing water quality disclosures across all 6 postcode sectors in outcode NE12 reveals an average water hardness of 130 PPM (Moderately Hard Water). Public water supply across this area is managed by Northumbrian Water, responsible for treating and delivering water to residential households.

Water chemistry can fluctuate across supply zones in NE12. The lowest mineral concentration is recorded in sector NE12 2 at 130 PPM, whereas sector NE12 9 experiences higher mineral levels reaching 130 PPM.

Due to the moderately hard water (130 PPM) in NE12, 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 NE12

Lowest mineral concentration

Softest
Sector NE12 233 Postcodes • Moderately Soft
130 PPM9.1 °Clark

Hardest Sector in NE12

Highest mineral concentration

Highest Hardness
Sector NE12 9188 Postcodes • Moderately Soft
130 PPM9.1 °Clark

All Postcode Sectors in NE12

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