Your Complete Guide to Utilities in The Hoe

If you just moved and have some questions about The Hoe? Our utilities guide to The Hoe will help you to find out everything you need to know about broadband, area codes, power generation and energy distributors, and The Hoe water and sewerage. Keep reading to learn everything about utilities in The Hoe.

About The Hoe, Devon

The Hoe PL1 is located in the county of Devon. Devon has a population of 795,012 people.

Who supplies my water in The Hoe?

The Hoe water services are supplied by South West Water. In the table below are the contact numbers for South West Water:

How to reach your water provider in The Hoe

Ringing a contact number for South West Water is one of many options to deal with your The Hoe water account.

In the table below you will find the telephone numbers for South West Water general enquiries and emergencies.

Write to South West Water

Additionally, you can communicate with South West Water, either by email or with a letter in the post. You can also submit your request on the South West Water website.

If you prefer to write a letter to South West Water can do so by writing to the South West Water address below:

Cost of water in The Hoe

Water rates in The Hoe depend on whether your home has a water meter or not. It's easy to find out if your The Hoe water rates are metered or unmetered rates by checking your water bill or by speaking to the supplier. Homes with metered The Hoe water rates will have a meter number listed on their water bills.

Metered Customers in The Hoe

Customers who have a water meter installed at their The Hoe home will pay a fixed annual charge, plus an additional charge for each cubic meter (m3) that is consumed. The fixed charge is to cover the essential running costs of South West Water. Whilst the variable charges are for the consumption at your The Hoe home.

Unmetered Customers in The Hoe

Customers without a meter at their The Hoe home pay an annual charge for their water usage. This charge is fixed, meaning your water bill will stay the same no matter how much water you use at your The Hoe home.

As an unmetered customer, the rate you pay for water in The Hoe is based on the rateable value of your home. The rateable value part of your The Hoe water prices were determined by the local council in the 90s and is likely that they have not changed since then.

Should I get a water meter installed? It really depends on how much water you consume annually. If you are single, or have a small family, installing a water meter at your The Hoe could be cheaper.

Customers with big families are probably not going to save money by having a meter installed.

How much is the average water bill in The Hoe?

The average water bill The Hoe residents are being charged is £18.17 per month, which is £218 per year.

How do I pay my The Hoe water bill?

First, you must sign up and register with South West Water. After you register your details with South West Water, you will be able to choose your preferred payment method, such as:

• Direct Debit
• Online payments
• Pay over the phone
• Bank transfer
• Payment by cheque
• Payment card

You may be able to choose how often you pay your The Hoe bill. Whilst some customers would prefer to pay annually, other customers would prefer quarterly, monthly, or even weekly payments instead. After you've set up your South West Water account, you will be able to choose how you pay your water bill, and how often you need to pay it.

Can I switch the water supplier in The Hoe?

Unfortunately, your water supplier is fixed and depends on the catchment area based on your postcode. As a customer in The Hoe PL1, your water supplier is South West Water.

Since April 2017, business water customers have been able to switch water suppliers. You can find out if your business is eligible in our guide to switching water suppliers.

The Hoe Water Frequently Asked Questions

Below we have answers to the most frequently asked questions that customers in The Hoe have about their water supply.

Broadband in The Hoe PL1

The speed of your internet connection at your The Hoe home can vary depending on several factors such as:

• The type of connection (ADSL, Fibre, or Cable)
• How far from the telephone exchange you are
• Location of the router in your home
• If you're using wi-fi or ethernet
• Which provider you have

Test your internet speed and see how it compares to the average broadband speed for The Hoe with our fast and simple speed test.

Did you know that the average download speed in the UK is around 62.5Mbps?

The type of internet connection you have can affect the speed you get at your home in The Hoe. An FTTP is the best kind of broadband connection available in the UK at the time of writing, this has been rolled out to 31.83% of households in the UK.

ADSL is the slowest type of connection, in some remote parts of the UK it is the only means of connection available.

What to look for when choosing an internet provider in The Hoe?

In 2022, the internet is about as important as any other utility, maybe even more important. So picking the right internet provider might seem daunting at first. Worry not, we've covered four main points that you should consider when choosing an internet provider in The Hoe.

Availability

The first thing to consider whilst choosing an internet provider in The Hoe is the availability. The majority of homes in The Hoe should have access to fibre or 'superfast' connections, those living in rural homes may have limited access to the type of connection.

However, new builds and properties that have been constructed in the last few years may already have access to ultrafast FTTH as developers often tend to install the latest technology during construction.

Type of connection

How can I connect to the internet in The Hoe?

• Fibre broadband
• This is the fastest type of connection you can get in The Hoe
• We can split fibre connections into two categories, they are called 'Superfast' and 'Full Fibre'
• Superfast broadband has a download speed that's at least 24 Mbps.
• A Full Fibre broadband connection has a faster download speed from 300 Mbps up to 1 Gbps.
• ADSL or ADSL2
• An older type of internet connection that is delivered through your traditional telephone line.
• Slower speeds up to 24 Mbps.
• Available to the majority of The Hoe homes.
• Cable
• Speeds similar to, or faster than, fibre broadband.
• Available only via Virgin Media.
• Limited availability in some parts of The Hoe.
• 4G/5G, Mobile, and Satellite Broadband
• Speed is dependant upon the mobile signal strength in The Hoe.
• Might work out more expensive without an unlimited data plan.
• No special equipment required by tethering to your smartphone, although some of the mobile networks in the UK will not allow tethering.

The Hoe broadband price

Another important consideration is how much it costs for the broadband in The Hoe. There are many providers offering a cheap introductory offer for new customers, however you might find the rate suddenly goes up. It's important to read the terms and conditions of the deal before you sign up to a internet connection in The Hoe. There are some providers that will increase the price you pay whilst you're in contract. For example, recently there was a BT price hike that has affected millions of customers.

The Hoe Broadband Reliability

The reliability of broadband in The Hoe should also be considered, with so many people that work from home full-time or just a few days per week, we need to have a reliable internet connection to stay in touch with work can be extremely important.

When we're relaxing we're streaming movies or playing online games with friends meaning without an internet connection that's reliable at your The Hoe home is something to think about.

The Hoe broadband technical support

Our final tip, the customer service of your The Hoe broadband internet is extremely important. Hopefully you shouldn't have to contact your broadband provider, but should the need to contact them arises then having solid customer service that is able to solve your issue in a fast and efficient manner is definitely something worth considering when selecting an internet provider in The Hoe.

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Broadband FAQ

Our FAQ contains the answers to the most asked questions from customers in The Hoe have about their internet connection.

What's the landline area code in The Hoe

The telephone dialling code, sometimes called the area code, for The Hoe is 01806. When making a call to someone in The Hoe, and you are in a different area, you must add 01806 to the number you're calling.

How much does an 01806 The Hoe call cost?

If you have calls included with your landline or mobile tariff, the cost of the call should be included as part of your tariff. If calls are not included with your tariff, the cost of the call will be about 10p per minute, plus an additional call set-up charge.

If you are unsure whether you have calls included in your tariff, please check with your provider before calling to avoid unexpected charges on your bill.

How many dialling codes does the UK have? Including Northern Ireland, The UK has 645 area codes. Area codes in the UK can be three, four, or five digits long.

Gas and Electricity Supply in The Hoe

Residents of The Hoe are free to choose their gas and electricity provider, but whichever supplier they are with, the electricity and gas is distributed and taken care of by the regional network operator.

These network operators are known as Distribution Network operators (DNOs) and these are the companies that own and operates the infrastructure that connect your The Hoe home to the gas and electricity networks.

Most of the time you will never need to ever contact the The Hoe distribution network operator, but if you do, you can find the distribution network operator for The Hoe below.

You can also read more about what a Distribution Network Operator (DNO) does in our Distribution Network Operator guide

Electricity Distribution Network Operator for The Hoe

The electricity distribution network operator for The Hoe is Western Power Distribution - South West. You can find the Western Power Distribution - South West contact details in the table below:

The UK has six electricity distribution network operators:

1. Electricity North West
2. Northern Powergrid
3. SSE Networks
4. SP Energy Networks
5. UK Power Networks
6. Western Power Distribution

Power Generation near The Hoe

There are no power plants within a 10 mile radius of The Hoe.

Fossil Fuels

In 2021, a total of 47.4% of the UK’s electricity was generated by burning fossil fuels. The majority of which was natural gas (42%) and coal (2.7%). Furthermore, a small amount was produced from other types of fossil fuels (2.7%). The electricity produced from fossil fuels does change each year.

Nuclear Power

Nuclear power accounted for 16.1% of electricity generation in 2021, and in the coming years this is expected to reduce as the UK’s nuclear power stations begin to close, only one will still be generating energy 2035. However, there are plans to build new nuclear reactors such as Hinkley Point C which is currently being built.

Renewable Energy

Renewable energy accounted for 40.3% of electricity in 2021, which is up from 29% in 2018. Renewable fuel is generated from souces such as wind, solar, hydro, and biomass. This is expected to continue rising as the UK strives to hit its net-zero targets.

Municipalities Close By The Hoe

Perhaps you're wondering which towns and cities are nearby The Hoe, in the table below you can see the five closest municipalities to The Hoe.