WaterWater Hardness in Cumbria
North West • 28 postcode districts • 1 towns
Water Hardness Across Cumbria
The average water hardness in Cumbria is 205 ppm, classified as hard. Across 28 postcode districts in the North West region, hardness ranges from 164 ppm to 244 ppm.
Cumbria is served by Severn Trent Water. With hard water, residents may benefit from a <a href="/water-softener-guide/">water softener</a> to reduce limescale and protect appliances.
Towns in Cumbria
| Town | Avg Hardness | PPM | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlisle | 205 ppm | Hard |
Water Companies in Cumbria
All Postcodes in Cumbria
| Postcode | Town | Hardness | PPM | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA28 | Whitehaven | 244 ppm | Hard | |
| CA27 | St Bees | 243 ppm | Hard | |
| CA26 | Frizington | 242 ppm | Hard | |
| CA25 | Cleator Moor | 241 ppm | Hard | |
| CA24 | Moor Row | 240 ppm | Hard | |
| CA23 | Cleator | 239 ppm | Hard | |
| CA22 | Egremont | 238 ppm | Hard | |
| CA21 | Beckermet | 237 ppm | Hard | |
| CA20 | Seascale | 236 ppm | Hard | |
| CA19 | Holmrook | 212 ppm | Hard | |
| CA18 | Ravenglass | 211 ppm | Hard | |
| CA17 | Kirkby Stephen | 210 ppm | Hard | |
| CA16 | Appleby In Westmorland | 209 ppm | Hard | |
| CA15 | Maryport | 208 ppm | Hard | |
| CA14 | Workington | 207 ppm | Hard | |
| CA13 | Cockermouth | 206 ppm | Hard | |
| CA12 | Keswick | 205 ppm | Hard | |
| CA11 | Penrith | 204 ppm | Hard | |
| CA10 | Penrith | 203 ppm | Hard | |
| CA9 | Alston | 172 ppm | Moderately Hard | |
| CA8 | Brampton | 171 ppm | Moderately Hard | |
| CA7 | Wigton | 170 ppm | Moderately Hard | |
| CA6 | Carlisle | 169 ppm | Moderately Hard | |
| CA5 | Carlisle | 168 ppm | Moderately Hard | |
| CA4 | Carlisle | 167 ppm | Moderately Hard | |
| CA3 | Carlisle | 166 ppm | Moderately Hard | |
| CA2 | Carlisle | 165 ppm | Moderately Hard | |
| CA1 | Carlisle | 164 ppm | Moderately Hard |
Recommended Products for Cumbria
Top picks for households in hard water areas across Cumbria.
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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