Postcode district outlook

Hosepipe ban in NE39

The hosepipe ban position for the NE39 postcode district — 315 live postcodes, served mostly by Northumbrian Water — checked against the national index on 19 August 2026. This is an index check, not a prediction.

The answer for NE39

No ban listed

No Temporary Use Ban is listed in the national index for NE39. Northumbrian Water is the primary supplier.

Postcodes
315
Primary supplier
Northumbrian 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 · NE39

Let the rain handle it

Hold off

Your garden should get enough rain over the next five days. Check pots and new plants separately.

Forecast period
Next five days
Forecast rain
9.4 mm
Estimated requirement
6.2 mm
Rain covers of need
100%
Estimated remaining need
3.2 mm shortfall

More rain is expected than an established garden is likely to need.

Estimate for an established mixed garden border · NE39 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 NE39

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.

  • Northumbrian Water

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

Water resource zones near NE39

NE39 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 NE39 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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NE39 1 (157 postcodes)
NE39 2 (156 postcodes)
NE39 9 (2 postcodes)

Local reservoir outlook

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

  • Northumberland (including Kielder)

    78.0% storage · observed 9 August 2026 · Detail

  • Teesdale

    64.0% storage · observed 9 August 2026 · Detail

  • Weardale

    60.0% storage · observed 9 August 2026 · Detail

Hosepipe ban rules for NE39

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.