Postcode district outlook

Hosepipe ban in PO1

The hosepipe ban position for the PO1 postcode district — 915 live postcodes, served mostly by Portsmouth Water — checked against the national index on 19 August 2026. This is an index check, not a prediction.

The answer for PO1

No ban listed

No Temporary Use Ban is listed in the national index for PO1. Portsmouth Water is the primary supplier.

Postcodes
915
Primary supplier
Portsmouth Water
Share of district
100%
Sectors
6

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

Garden watering decision · PO1

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
19.8 mm
Estimated requirement
6.9 mm
Rain covers of need
100%
Estimated remaining need
12.9 mm shortfall

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

Estimate for an established mixed garden border · PO1 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 PO1

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.

  • Portsmouth Water

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

Water resource zones near PO1

PO1 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 PO1 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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PO1 1 (145 postcodes)
PO1 2 (187 postcodes)
PO1 3 (202 postcodes)
PO1 4 (143 postcodes)
PO1 5 (178 postcodes)
PO1 9 (60 postcodes)

Hosepipe ban rules for PO1

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.