WaterWater Hardness in Norfolk
East Of England • 35 postcode districts • 1 towns
Water Hardness Across Norfolk
The average water hardness in Norfolk is 310 ppm, classified as very hard. Across 35 postcode districts in the East Of England region, hardness ranges from 265 ppm to 392 ppm.
Norfolk 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 Norfolk
| Town | Avg Hardness | PPM | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norwich | 310 ppm | Very Hard |
Water Companies in Norfolk
All Postcodes in Norfolk
| Postcode | Town | Hardness | PPM | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NR19 | Dereham | 392 ppm | Very Hard | |
| NR18 | Wymondham | 391 ppm | Very Hard | |
| NR17 | Attleborough | 390 ppm | Very Hard | |
| NR16 | Norwich | 389 ppm | Very Hard | |
| NR15 | Norwich | 388 ppm | Very Hard | |
| NR14 | Norwich | 387 ppm | Very Hard | |
| NR13 | Norwich | 386 ppm | Very Hard | |
| NR12 | Norwich | 385 ppm | Very Hard | |
| NR11 | Norwich | 384 ppm | Very Hard | |
| NR10 | Norwich | 383 ppm | Very Hard | |
| NR35 | Bungay | 303 ppm | Very Hard | |
| NR34 | Beccles | 302 ppm | Very Hard | |
| NR33 | Lowestoft | 301 ppm | Very Hard | |
| NR32 | Lowestoft | 300 ppm | Hard | |
| NR31 | Great Yarmouth | 299 ppm | Hard | |
| NR30 | Great Yarmouth | 298 ppm | Hard | |
| NR9 | Norwich | 279 ppm | Hard | |
| NR8 | Norwich | 278 ppm | Hard | |
| NR7 | Norwich | 277 ppm | Hard | |
| NR6 | Norwich | 276 ppm | Hard | |
| NR5 | Norwich | 275 ppm | Hard | |
| NR29 | Great Yarmouth | 274 ppm | Hard | |
| NR4 | Norwich | 274 ppm | Hard | |
| NR28 | North Walsham | 273 ppm | Hard | |
| NR3 | Norwich | 273 ppm | Hard | |
| NR2 | Norwich | 272 ppm | Hard | |
| NR27 | Cromer | 272 ppm | Hard | |
| NR1 | Norwich | 271 ppm | Hard | |
| NR26 | Sheringham | 271 ppm | Hard | |
| NR25 | Holt | 270 ppm | Hard | |
| NR24 | Melton Constable | 269 ppm | Hard | |
| NR23 | Wells Next The Sea | 268 ppm | Hard | |
| NR22 | Walsingham | 267 ppm | Hard | |
| NR21 | Fakenham | 266 ppm | Hard | |
| NR20 | Dereham | 265 ppm | Hard |
Recommended Products for Norfolk
Top picks for households in very hard water areas across Norfolk.
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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