Postcode district outlook

Hosepipe ban in B2

The hosepipe ban position for the B2 postcode district — 289 live postcodes, served mostly by Severn Trent Water — checked against the national index on 19 August 2026. This is an index check, not a prediction.

The answer for B2

No ban listed

No Temporary Use Ban is listed in the national index for B2. Severn Trent Water is the primary supplier.

Postcodes
289
Primary supplier
Severn Trent Water
Share of district
100%
Sectors
3

Water-supply boundaries can cross postcode districts. View the official notice · Check an exact postcode for a definitive answer

Garden watering decision · B2

Water if the soil feels dry

Water

Not enough rain is expected over the next five days. Water the roots early or late in the day.

Forecast period
Next five days
Forecast rain
2.4 mm
Estimated requirement
7.3 mm
Rain covers of need
33%
Estimated remaining need
4.9 mm surplus

Your garden is likely to lose more water than the rain replaces.

Estimate for an established mixed garden border · B2 district · updated 19 Aug, 15:00

The answer compares the latest Met Office forecast with an estimated garden water need. It is guidance, not a precise measurement, and a hosepipe ban always takes priority.

Water suppliers covering B2

The supplier split is mapped from the district’s centroid across the published water resource zones and is a guide, not an address-level guarantee.

  • Severn Trent Water

    Not listed100% of mapped units · high confidence · Full status page

Water resource zones near B2

B2 maps to the water resource zone below. Zones are the official planning areas suppliers use to report how much water they have.

Find your exact postcode

Every live postcode in B2 is listed below. Choose one to open its local water outlook, or use the search box to find a specific address.

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B2 2 (191 postcodes)
B2 4 (66 postcodes)
B2 5 (32 postcodes)

Local reservoir outlook

The most recent published reservoir readings for the suppliers serving this district:

  • Clywedog Reservoir

    55.6% storage · observed 10 August 2026 · Detail

  • Derwent Valley reservoir group

    56.6% storage · observed 10 August 2026 · Detail

  • Severn Trent regional reservoir total

    65.3% storage · observed 10 August 2026 · Detail

Hosepipe ban rules for B2

The rules that apply depend on your supplier’s notice. The general position: watering cans and buckets stay allowed, while a hosepipe connected to the mains is restricted during a Temporary Use Ban.

Nearby postcode districts

This is an index check, not a prediction. The postcode inventory comes from ONSPD Open Geography (onspd-latest-postcode-centroids), and the supplier split is mapped from district centroids. For a legally reliable answer for your address, use the exact-postcode checker or the supplier’s own checker.