WaterWater Hardness in Buckinghamshire
South East • 26 postcode districts • 1 towns
Water Hardness Across Buckinghamshire
The average water hardness in Buckinghamshire is 301 ppm, classified as very hard. Across 26 postcode districts in the South East region, hardness ranges from 259 ppm to 320 ppm.
Buckinghamshire is served by Anglian Water. With very hard water, residents may benefit from a <a href="/water-softener-guide/">water softener</a> to reduce limescale and protect appliances.
Towns in Buckinghamshire
| Town | Avg Hardness | PPM | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milton Keynes | 301 ppm | Very Hard |
Water Companies in Buckinghamshire
All Postcodes in Buckinghamshire
| Postcode | Town | Hardness | PPM | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MK19 | Milton Keynes | 320 ppm | Very Hard | |
| MK18 | Buckingham | 319 ppm | Very Hard | |
| MK17 | Milton Keynes | 318 ppm | Very Hard | |
| MK9 | Milton Keynes | 318 ppm | Very Hard | |
| MK16 | Newport Pagnell | 317 ppm | Very Hard | |
| MK8 | Milton Keynes | 317 ppm | Very Hard | |
| MK15 | Milton Keynes | 316 ppm | Very Hard | |
| MK7 | Milton Keynes | 316 ppm | Very Hard | |
| MK14 | Milton Keynes | 315 ppm | Very Hard | |
| MK6 | Milton Keynes | 315 ppm | Very Hard | |
| MK13 | Milton Keynes | 314 ppm | Very Hard | |
| MK5 | Milton Keynes | 314 ppm | Very Hard | |
| MK12 | Milton Keynes | 313 ppm | Very Hard | |
| MK4 | Milton Keynes | 313 ppm | Very Hard | |
| MK11 | Milton Keynes | 312 ppm | Very Hard | |
| MK3 | Milton Keynes | 312 ppm | Very Hard | |
| MK10 | Milton Keynes | 311 ppm | Very Hard | |
| MK2 | Milton Keynes | 311 ppm | Very Hard | |
| MK1 | Milton Keynes | 310 ppm | Very Hard | |
| MK46 | Olney | 265 ppm | Hard | |
| MK45 | Bedford | 264 ppm | Hard | |
| MK44 | Bedford | 263 ppm | Hard | |
| MK43 | Bedford | 262 ppm | Hard | |
| MK42 | Bedford | 261 ppm | Hard | |
| MK41 | Bedford | 260 ppm | Hard | |
| MK40 | Bedford | 259 ppm | Hard |
Recommended Products for Buckinghamshire
Top picks for households in very hard water areas across Buckinghamshire.
Water2Buy W2B200 Water Softener
From ~£400Best-value whole-house ion-exchange softener for UK homes. Eliminates limescale from pipes, boilers, and appliances. Digital metered regeneration — low salt use. 7-year warranty.
View on AmazonPhilips AWP1775 Shower Filter
From ~£30Instant 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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