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Is Wakefield water hard or soft?

Hard at 207 ppm · 17 postcode districts

  • Supplier Yorkshire Water
  • County West Yorkshire
  • Postcodes 17
Area average
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The average water hardness in Wakefield is 207 ppm, classified as hard. Wakefield is served by Yorkshire Water, covering 17 postcode districts across West Yorkshire in the Yorkshire region.

Hardness varies across the area — see the table below for a breakdown by postcode district. WF9 has the hardest water at 222 ppm, while WF10 is the softest at 192 ppm.

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Water Hardness by Postcode in Wakefield

Sorted by hardness — tap a postcode for full details.

Postcode Water Company Hardness PPM Level
WF9 Yorkshire Water
222
222 ppm Hard
WF8 Yorkshire Water
221
221 ppm Hard
WF7 Yorkshire Water
220
220 ppm Hard
WF6 Yorkshire Water
219
219 ppm Hard
WF5 Yorkshire Water
218
218 ppm Hard
WF4 Yorkshire Water
217
217 ppm Hard
WF3 Yorkshire Water
216
216 ppm Hard
WF2 Yorkshire Water
215
215 ppm Hard
WF1 Yorkshire Water
214
214 ppm Hard
WF17 Yorkshire Water
199
199 ppm Hard
WF16 Yorkshire Water
198
198 ppm Hard
WF15 Yorkshire Water
197
197 ppm Hard
WF14 Yorkshire Water
196
196 ppm Hard
WF13 Yorkshire Water
195
195 ppm Hard
WF12 Yorkshire Water
194
194 ppm Hard
WF11 Yorkshire Water
193
193 ppm Hard
WF10 Yorkshire Water
192
192 ppm Hard
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Yorkshire Water

215 ppm Hard

Each water company publishes its own hardness data, so you can cross-check the Wakefield figures here against the published hardness data from Yorkshire Water.

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FAQ

Common questions about Wakefield water

Is Wakefield water hard or soft?
Wakefield is classified as hard, averaging 207 ppm across 17 postcode districts. Expect visible limescale on kettles and taps within weeks at this level.
Which postcode in Wakefield has the hardest water?
WF9 has the hardest water in Wakefield at 222 ppm, while WF10 is the softest at 192 ppm. See the full table above for every district.
Which water company supplies Wakefield?
Wakefield is supplied by Yorkshire Water, covering 17 postcode districts across West Yorkshire.
Is tap water in Wakefield safe to drink?
Yes. All tap water in Wakefield meets UK drinking water standards. Hardness affects taste and limescale buildup but not safety.
Do I need a water softener in Wakefield?
At 207 ppm, many households in Wakefield 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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