UK Water Quality Report • 2026 Data

Water Hardness in NR12

Water supply analysis across 4 postcode sectors in NR12 (Anglian Water).

Outcode Avg Hardness310 PPMVery Hard Water
Regional Quality Overview

Water Supply Analysis: Outcode NR12

For residents and businesses in outcode NR12, understanding local water chemistry is essential for appliance longevity and limescale prevention. Our environmental data shows that NR12 averages 310 PPM in mineral content, falling into the Very Hard Water classification.

Water chemistry can fluctuate across supply zones in NR12. The lowest mineral concentration is recorded in sector NR12 0 at 310 PPM, whereas sector NR12 9 experiences higher mineral levels reaching 310 PPM.

Due to the very hard water (310 PPM) in NR12, 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 H07 (Max Salt)) 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 NR12

Lowest mineral concentration

Softest
Sector NR12 0260 Postcodes • Very Hard
310 PPM21.7 °Clark

Hardest Sector in NR12

Highest mineral concentration

Highest Hardness
Sector NR12 9255 Postcodes • Very Hard
310 PPM21.7 °Clark

All Postcode Sectors in NR12

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