Postcode district outlook
Hosepipe ban in SM5
The hosepipe ban position for the SM5 postcode district — 709 live postcodes, served mostly by SES Water — checked against the national index on 19 August 2026. This is an index check, not a prediction.
The answer for SM5
No Temporary Use Ban is listed in the national index for SM5. SES Water is the primary supplier.
- Postcodes
- 709
- Primary supplier
- SES Water
- Share of district
- 100%
- Sectors
- 5
Water-supply boundaries can cross postcode districts. View the official notice · Check an exact postcode for a definitive answer
Garden watering decision · SM5
Water if the soil feels dry
WaterNot 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
- 4.1 mm
- Estimated requirement
- 7.3 mm
- Rain covers of need
- 56%
- 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 · SM5 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 SM5
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.
SES Water
Not listed100% of mapped units · high confidence · Full status page
Water resource zones near SM5
SM5 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 SM5 is listed below. Choose one to open its local water outlook, or use the search box to find a specific address.
Pick a postcode to open its local water outlook
SM5 1 (197 postcodes)
SM5 2 (221 postcodes)
SM5 3 (162 postcodes)
SM5 4 (123 postcodes)
Hosepipe ban rules for SM5
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.