10 Best Toilets in the UK in 2024: Reviews & Top Picks

When designing a new bathroom, or redesigning an existing and tired-looking bathroom, the toilet is sometimes overlooked with a buyer’s concentration on the bath, shower, and other fixtures. However, it is the part of the bathroom that is used most often and needs to be efficient as well as effective. Plus, the design of a toilet can dramatically change the look of a room.

As well as wall-hung and close-coupled toilets, there is also the choice of single and dual-flush toilets, and some even combine the features of the toilet and a bidet.

To help you make sure you get the best for your bathroom, we have included reviews of 10 of the best toilets in the UK, as well as a guide to some of the most prominent features.

A Glance at Our Winners in 2024

Rating	Image	Product	Details
Best Overall		The Bath Co. Winchester Close Coupled Toilet	6-liter flush is powerful Close-coupled design provides a compact toilet unit Glazed enamel bowl is easy to maintain	CHECK PRICE
Best Value		Affine Back to Wall Modern Toilet Pan	BTW design saves space and looks neat The ceramic is scratch and stain resistant Soft-close lid eliminates slamming noise	CHECK PRICE
Premium Choice		Celino All-In-One Combined Bidet With Soft Close Seat	Includes bidet Soft-close lid is quiet and safe Dual flush offers improved water efficiency	CHECK PRICE
		Modern Bathroom Square Close Coupled Toilet	Square design looks sleek and modern Compact design means it fits well in smaller bathrooms Dual flush offers efficient flushing	CHECK PRICE
		Affine Close Coupled Bathroom Toilet	Dual-flush system is more water efficient Compact design is suitable for smaller rooms Soft-close lid saves fingers and reduces noise	CHECK PRICE

The 10 Best Toilets in the UK

1. The Bath Co. Winchester Close Coupled Toilet With Standard Close Plastic Seat – Best Overall

The Bath Co. Winchester Close Coupled Toilet With Standard Close Plastic Seat is a traditional-looking toilet with a close-coupled design. Close-coupled toilets have a cistern that is attached directly to the bowl to make it a single unit. They look neat and save on vertical space.

The Winchester has a single flush of six liters per flush, and the lid has a standard closing hinge, so there is no soft-close here. The glazed ceramic bowl is easy to clean and The Bath Co. states that it will remain limescale-free for years as long as it is maintained properly.

The toilet is priced slightly above average but does include everything you need, including the cistern. It is our choice as the best overall toilet in the UK, although if you want advanced features like dual flush and soft-closing lids, the Winchester isn’t the toilet for you.

2. Affine Back to Wall Modern Toilet Pan – Best Value

Back to Wall (BTW) toilets sit flush right up against the wall with the cistern and the pipework concealed in the wall behind the toilet. This enables you to save floor space when installing the toilet, but because the Affine Back To Wall Modern Toilet Pan doesn’t include the cistern section, you will specifically need a concealed cistern already in place.

What the Affine BTW does have, though, is an oblong design, and it includes a floor mounting kit that enables you to fix it firmly in place. The soft-closing lid helps eliminate noise and prevents damage to your toilet and lid. Affine states that the ceramic is designed to be scratch and stain resistant as well.

Although this toilet doesn’t come with a cistern, it is very reasonably priced, looks good, and is especially suited to bathrooms that are lacking floor space. It is the best toilet in the UK for the money.

3. Celino All-in-One Combined Bidet With Soft Close Seat – Premium Choice

The Celino All In One Combined Bidet With Soft Close Seat is a premium toilet because, as well as a D-shaped toilet with dual flush, the Celino also has built-in bidet features. Essentially, there is a small tap at the top back of the bowl that directs water to clean sensitive areas.

The tap can be directionally adjusted, and the unit also includes a soft-close lid. These lids are not only great for noise reduction, but they can also prevent fingers and hands getting slammed in the toilet if you have young ones that are intrigued by the bidet tap. This is an all-in-one unit, which means that it includes the cistern, as well as the bidet and toilet.

It is more expensive than the other toilets on our list thanks to the bidet feature, and it can be difficult to find a plumber or installer that can fit the toilet. Plus, there can be difficulties if the bidet toilet needs to be fixed to an external solid wall.

4. Modern Bathroom Square Close Coupled Toilet

The Modern Bathroom Square Close Coupled Toilet is a close-coupled toilet, which means that the cistern and toilet are combined in a single unit, making it convenient and capable of fitting under some windowsills and in confined spaces. The soft-close lid eliminates noise and prevents trapped fingers while the dual flush operates at 4-liter and 6-liter capacity.

The toilet includes a fixing kit to fix the toilet to the floor and is finished with a vitreous china that is durable and easy to clean. The most unique feature of the toilet is its square design. A square toilet has less wasted space, fits into uniform bathroom shapes, and offers a modern design.

However, not everybody will enjoy sitting on a square toilet seat, and the lid itself is a thin plastic that is quite easily damaged but more difficult to replace because of its shape.

5. Affine Close Coupled Bathroom Toilet

The Affine Close Coupled Bathroom Toilet not only has a close-coupled design that takes up less vertical wall space than a separate toilet and cistern, but it also has a short projection that takes up even less space. It is averagely priced and finished in a high gloss white ceramic that is easy to maintain. The dual flush allows for efficient flushing, while a soft-close lid prevents finger damage and lid noise.

The compact size of the Affine Close Coupled Toilet means that it is a good choice for bathrooms with limited space, but close-coupled toilets are a little more prone to leaking.

6. Modern Bathroom Slimline Close Coupled Toilet With Cistern

The Modern Bathroom Slimline Close Coupled Toilet With Cistern is a compact close-coupled toilet that is especially well suited to bathrooms with confined spaces. It has a short seat that takes up even less space. The lid is a soft-close lid, preventing slamming noises and trapped fingers, and the dual flush means that you can choose between a short flush or a full flush according to the content of the pan.

The toilet is very well priced, especially considering the dual flush and soft-close lid. However, the lid and seat are somewhat flimsy, and the toilet does not come with the fittings required to attach the toilet to the floor. Plus, a gap between the bowl unit and the cistern section makes it difficult to keep the toilet clean.

7. iBathUK Modern Back To Wall Toilet

The iBathUK Modern Back To Wall Toilet is a BTW toilet but, rather than having to use a cistern installed inside the wall behind the toilet, this set comes with a unit that is first attached to the wall and the toilet is then fitted to the unit. While this does mean that you don’t have to fit a cistern inside the wall of your bathroom, it also eliminates some of the space-saving benefits that a BTW toilet usually offers.

The toilet is an average price, although while it does include the toilet and the wall unit, it doesn’t include a cistern, so you will need to buy one to go inside the unit. The inclusion of the back unit means that the toilet itself is smaller than expected to make room for the unit. If you have limited space and are looking for a BTW toilet but can’t install a cistern in the wall itself, this is a good option.

8. Milano Richmond White Ceramic Traditional Toilet

The Milano Richmond White Ceramic Traditional Toilet is a ceramic toilet with a traditional style. It has a lever handle, which means that it only offers a single flush setting, and it has a choice of a walnut wood lid or white lid. In either case, the lid is a standard closing lid, which means that it isn’t soft close.

The toilet looks good in a traditional setting, but it is quite expensive and lacks the modern features of a dual flush and soft-close lid. However, the lid and seat are tough and durable and are unlikely to break easily. The pan width is also quite small, which means additional cleaning around the inside may be required.

9. Durovin Bathrooms Close Coupled Two Piece Ceramic Toilet With Sink On Top

The Durovin Bathrooms Close Coupled Two Piece Ceramic Toilet With Sink On Top is a compact toilet unit that includes a sink on top of the cistern lid. The combination of toilet and sink means that this can fit in the smallest of rooms. The set includes the toilet and cistern, as well as the top sink section, but it does not include the tap. Although the Durovin is a slightly higher price than most other toilets, it does include the sink.

The sink itself feeds into the cistern, which means that you can save water because the flush will partially fill from the sink wastewater. It is also fitted to the main water supply, ensuring that there is always enough water when you need it. The seat has a rimless design, as well as a dual flush for further water-saving opportunities.

10. VeeBath WC Toilet Pan & Cistern

The VeeBath WC Toilet Pan & Cistern is a really inexpensive toilet that takes up little room and boasts a dual flush and soft-closing lid. However, the seat and lid are quite flimsy and the flush feels weak, which means that it may prove necessary to use multiple flushes. The cost of the toilet means that it would make a good short-term fix or a reasonable toilet for a very tight budget.

Buyer’s Guide: How to Select the Best Best Toilets in the UK

Getting the right toilet is important. Not only does the toilet have an aesthetic bearing on the design of the bathroom, but it needs to be convenient to use, effective at flushing, and use water efficiently. It also needs to fit in the dimensions of the bathroom and include additional features like soft-closing lids and rimless designs.

Toilet Shape

The most common toilet shapes are:

Round 

A round toilet bowl is the traditional shape and doesn’t project far out into the room. This shape is usually best for bathrooms with limited floor space near the front of the toilet. They are also easy to clean and there is an abundance of toilet seats and lids that will fit this shape.

Elongated or Oval 

Elongated bowls are almost oval-shaped. They’re similar to round bowls except that they project further into the room. They offer more space, which means a more comfortable seating position and improved toilet posture. They are also easy to clean thanks to the lack of corners. Because this is such a common toilet shape, there are a lot of compatible seats and lids.

Square 

Square toilets are relatively unusual. They have a modern-looking design, but they do tend to be larger. While manufacturers use rounded corners, they can still be more difficult to clean. Another drawback of the square toilet is that it tends to cost a lot more to buy, and replacement seats and lids are more difficult to locate.

Toilet Type

Although there are some unique and unusual designs of the toilet, and the most common are:

Close Coupled 

The cistern sits directly on top of and at the back of the toilet pan. Because the cistern has to sit behind the toilet, these tend to sit further away from the wall than a separate cistern and bowl arrangement. They can be difficult to install properly and are more prone to leaks.

Back To Wall 

BTW toilets have the cistern hidden in the wall or a unit behind the toilet. The bowl unit is fixed to the floor and the flush is typically operated by a switch or switches on the wall itself, although you can also get sensor-activated flushes. The benefit of these toilets is that the cistern is hidden, but they require a lot more work to install, especially if you aren’t replacing an existing BTW toilet.

Bidet Toilet 

The bidet toilet combines the features of a toilet and a bidet. A small tap or wand is located in the bowl, and this directs water upwards to clean sensitive areas. This means that you use less toilet paper, and many users consider these to be a more sanitary alternative to traditional toilets and toilet paper.

Sink Toilet 

The sink toilet is ideal for confined spaces because it consists of a toilet with a sink built into the cistern lid. However, if you have room for a separate sink and toilet, most people prefer the two to be kept apart.

Features

Other than bidet cleaning systems and sinks, there are a handful of other features to look for when shopping for a toilet.

Dual Flush

Most modern tanks hold six liters of water, which should be enough when combined with a decent flush pump to clear away any toilet content and debris. However, even this is more than necessary for getting rid of liquids. This is where the dual-flush system comes in.

A short flush uses a portion of the cistern tank, typically around half of the six liters, and can be used to get rid of urine. When a fuller flush is required, there is a secondary button, or you can hold the flush down longer to dispense the full amount of required water.

Soft-Closing Lid

The soft-closing toilet lid has a different hinge system than a standard toilet lid. As the lid gets close to the seat, its movement slows so that the lid closes quietly. Not only is a soft closing lid quieter than a standard lid, but it can prevent fingers and hands from getting painfully trapped in the toilet. This type of system is not usually available with heavier wooden toilet lids.

Rimless Design

The rim of the toilet is found around the top of the bowl and is where water is dispensed from. It is also where bacteria can settle and breed. A rimless design still dispenses water from the top of the bowl but there is no rim to clean under. A rimless design also offers a larger toilet bowl hole.

How Do You Know When to Replace Your Toilet?

There are some common signs that a toilet needs replacing. If it looks old and is becoming increasingly difficult to clean, this is a sign it is time to replace your loo. Similarly, if the toilet has started to clog frequently, is wobbling when you sit or stand, or if it is flushing slowly or intermittently, this can also be an indication that you need a new model.

How Often Should a Toilet Be Cleaned?

Toilets can attract a host of bacteria, but E. Coli is the biggest concern. If you don’t keep your toilet clean enough, E. Coli bacteria can spread up to six feet around the toilet. Clean weekly, at least, and make sure you clean the bath every two weeks to eliminate bacteria from this area of the bathroom.

Are New Toilets Better?

New toilets are typically more water-efficient, and they have some newer features that can make them even more beneficial. With that said, if there is nothing wrong with your existing toilet, you don’t necessarily have to upgrade to a new one just because you’ve had it for a few years.

Conclusion

The toilet is a vital part of the bathroom. It can change the look of the room and it should be both functional and practical. Choose a toilet according to the amount of space you have, as well as the look of the bathroom furniture, and ensure that it incorporates the features and settings that you want.

Overall, we found The Bath Co. Winchester offers the ideal combination of affordability and decent features, being easy to clean and having a decent flush. For those looking to spend less, the Modern Back To Wall Pan is a good and inexpensive option, as long as you already have a cistern built into the wall or a back unit.

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