Postcode district outlook

Hosepipe ban in DY7

The hosepipe ban position for the DY7 postcode district — 343 live postcodes, served mostly by SSW — checked against the national index on 19 August 2026. This is an index check, not a prediction.

The answer for DY7

No ban listed

No Temporary Use Ban is listed in the national index for DY7. SSW is the primary supplier.

Postcodes
343
Primary supplier
SSW
Share of district
100%
Sectors
2

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

Garden watering decision · DY7

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
4.4 mm
Estimated requirement
7.6 mm
Rain covers of need
58%
Estimated remaining need
3.2 mm surplus

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

Estimate for an established mixed garden border · DY7 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 DY7

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.

Water resource zones near DY7

DY7 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 DY7 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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DY7 5 (157 postcodes)
DY7 6 (186 postcodes)

Hosepipe ban rules for DY7

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.

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.