Postcode district outlook

Hosepipe ban in SM6

The hosepipe ban position for the SM6 postcode district — 756 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 SM6

No ban listed

No Temporary Use Ban is listed in the national index for SM6. SES Water is the primary supplier.

Postcodes
756
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 · SM6

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
4.1 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 · SM6 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 SM6

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 SM6

SM6 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 SM6 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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SM6 0 (166 postcodes)
SM6 6 (7 postcodes)
SM6 7 (168 postcodes)
SM6 8 (208 postcodes)
SM6 9 (207 postcodes)

Hosepipe ban rules for SM6

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.