Water Hardness in Leicestershire

Water Hardness Across Leicestershire

The average water hardness in Leicestershire is 224 ppm, classified as hard. Across 21 postcode districts in the East Midlands region, hardness ranges from 171 ppm to 290 ppm.

Leicestershire is served by Severn Trent Water. With hard water, residents may benefit from a water softener to reduce limescale and protect appliances.

Hardness across Leicestershire ranges from 171 ppm to 290 ppm by postcode district. The county spans 1 towns and 21 postcode districts in total.

At 224 ppm, Leicestershire ranks as hard water nationally. Compare it against the 50 hardest water areas in the UK.

By town

Towns in Leicestershire

Sorted by hardness — tap a town for full details.

Town	Hardness	PPM	Level
Leicester	224	224 ppm	Hard

Suppliers

Water Companies in Leicestershire

Companies supplying water to this county.

Severn Trent Water

222 ppm Hard

All postcodes

Postcodes in Leicestershire

Every postcode district in the county, sorted by hardness.

Postcode	Town	Hardness	PPM	Level
LE9	Leicester	290	290 ppm	Hard
LE8	Leicester	289	289 ppm	Hard
LE7	Leicester	288	288 ppm	Hard
LE6	Leicester	287	287 ppm	Hard
LE5	Leicester	286	286 ppm	Hard
LE4	Leicester	285	285 ppm	Hard
LE3	Leicester	284	284 ppm	Hard
LE2	Leicester	283	283 ppm	Hard
LE1	Leicester	282	282 ppm	Hard
LE67	Coalville	192	192 ppm	Hard
LE65	Ashby De La Zouch	190	190 ppm	Hard
LE19	Leicester	180	180 ppm	Moderately Hard
LE18	Wigston	179	179 ppm	Moderately Hard
LE17	Lutterworth	178	178 ppm	Moderately Hard
LE16	Market Harborough	177	177 ppm	Moderately Hard
LE15	Oakham	176	176 ppm	Moderately Hard
LE14	Melton Mowbray	175	175 ppm	Moderately Hard
LE13	Melton Mowbray	174	174 ppm	Moderately Hard
LE12	Loughborough	173	173 ppm	Moderately Hard
LE11	Loughborough	172	172 ppm	Moderately Hard
LE10	Hinckley	171	171 ppm	Moderately Hard

Recommended

Products for Leicestershire

Top picks for households in hard water areas.

Splendid Twin Tank Water Softener

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Philips Shower Filter

From ~£30

Instant improvement for skin and hair. Reduces chlorine and limescale at the showerhead, no plumbing needed. A good first step before committing to a full softener.

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FAQ

Water Hardness in Leicestershire: Common Questions

Is the water in Leicestershire hard or soft?

Leicestershire has hard water, averaging 224 ppm across 21 postcode districts. Expect visible limescale on kettles, taps and shower screens within weeks at this level.

Where is the hardest water in Leicestershire?

Across Leicestershire, water hardness ranges from 171 ppm to 290 ppm by postcode district.

Which water company supplies Leicestershire?

Leicestershire is supplied by Severn Trent Water. You can check each supplier's reported hardness figures on their water company page.

Do I need a water softener in Leicestershire?

At 224 ppm, Leicestershire is in the hard band where a water softener noticeably reduces limescale and helps protect boilers and appliances. See the water softener guide for the payback maths.

What is the average water hardness in Leicestershire?

The average water hardness in Leicestershire is 224 ppm (parts per million), classified as hard. It ranges from 171 ppm to 290 ppm across 21 postcode districts in the East Midlands region.

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