Leicestershire · East Midlands

Is Leicester water hard or soft?

Hard at 224 ppm · 21 postcode districts

  • Supplier Severn Trent Water
  • County Leicestershire
  • Postcodes 21
Area average
224
ppm CaCO₃
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The average water hardness in Leicester is 224 ppm, classified as hard. Leicester is served by Severn Trent Water, covering 21 postcode districts across Leicestershire in the East Midlands region.

Hardness varies across the area — see the table below for a breakdown by postcode district. LE9 has the hardest water at 290 ppm, while LE10 is the softest at 171 ppm.

By postcode

Water Hardness by Postcode in Leicester

Sorted by hardness — tap a postcode for full details.

Postcode Water Company Hardness PPM Level
LE9 Severn Trent Water
290
290 ppm Hard
LE8 Severn Trent Water
289
289 ppm Hard
LE7 Severn Trent Water
288
288 ppm Hard
LE6 Severn Trent Water
287
287 ppm Hard
LE5 Severn Trent Water
286
286 ppm Hard
LE4 Severn Trent Water
285
285 ppm Hard
LE3 Severn Trent Water
284
284 ppm Hard
LE2 Severn Trent Water
283
283 ppm Hard
LE1 Severn Trent Water
282
282 ppm Hard
LE67 Severn Trent Water
192
192 ppm Hard
LE65 Severn Trent Water
190
190 ppm Hard
LE19 Severn Trent Water
180
180 ppm Moderately Hard
LE18 Severn Trent Water
179
179 ppm Moderately Hard
LE17 Severn Trent Water
178
178 ppm Moderately Hard
LE16 Severn Trent Water
177
177 ppm Moderately Hard
LE15 Severn Trent Water
176
176 ppm Moderately Hard
LE14 Severn Trent Water
175
175 ppm Moderately Hard
LE13 Severn Trent Water
174
174 ppm Moderately Hard
LE12 Severn Trent Water
173
173 ppm Moderately Hard
LE11 Severn Trent Water
172
172 ppm Moderately Hard
LE10 Severn Trent Water
171
171 ppm Moderately Hard
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222 ppm Hard

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FAQ

Common questions about Leicester water

Is Leicester water hard or soft?
Leicester is classified as hard, averaging 224 ppm across 21 postcode districts. Expect visible limescale on kettles and taps within weeks at this level.
Which postcode in Leicester has the hardest water?
LE9 has the hardest water in Leicester at 290 ppm, while LE10 is the softest at 171 ppm. See the full table above for every district.
Which water company supplies Leicester?
Leicester is supplied by Severn Trent Water, covering 21 postcode districts across Leicestershire.
Is tap water in Leicester safe to drink?
Yes. All tap water in Leicester meets UK drinking water standards. Hardness affects taste and limescale buildup but not safety.
Do I need a water softener in Leicester?
At 224 ppm, many households in Leicester notice limescale in kettles and showerheads within weeks. A shower filter is the cheapest first step; a whole-house softener gives the most complete protection.
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