How much does it cost to call a 01527 number?

Calls to 01527 numbers are standard geographic landline calls, charged at your provider’s normal UK landline rate and usually included in inclusive minutes — the same as calling an 03 number.

I had a missed call from a 01527 number — is it a scam?

Not necessarily, but be careful: scammers spoof local codes such as 01527 so a call looks like it’s from Redditch and you’re more likely to answer. If in doubt, hang up and call the organisation back on a number you find independently.

How do I dial a Redditch number from abroad?

Drop the leading 0 and add +44. A number written as 01527 XXXXXX becomes +44 1527 XXXXXX when dialled internationally.

Can this tool tell me who owns the number?

No. It shows the area of the dialling code and the provider Ofcom allocated the number range to — not the individual or business holding a specific number, which may also have been ported to another network.

01527 Area Code – Redditch | Dialling Code, Format & Call Charges

Q: Where is the 01527 area code?

01527 is the UK geographic dialling code for Redditch. Any number written as 01527 XXXXXX is tied to the Redditch dialling-code area, though with modern VoIP a business can keep its 01527 number after moving away.

Dialling code: 01527
Area: Redditch
Number type: Geographic landline (01/02)
Local format: 01527 XXXXXX
From abroad: +44 1527 XXXXXX
Ofcom number blocks: 433
Blocks in service: 221
Range holders: 104

Where is the 01527 area code?

The 01527 dialling code is the UK geographic area code for Redditch. Because 01527 is a geographic (01/02) code, a number using it is tied to the Redditch dialling-code area — though with modern hosted telephony (VoIP) a business can keep a 01527 number after moving premises, so the code reflects the number’s designated area rather than a guaranteed physical location today.

Ofcom currently lists 433 number blocks under 01527, of which 221 are allocated to 104 communications providers.

Redditch phone number format

A Redditch number is made up of a 5-digit area code followed by a 5 or 6-digit local number. Written in full it looks like 01527 XXXXXX (the Xs stand for the local digits). Ofcom has not reserved a fictitious drama range for 01527; for on-screen examples it recommends the unused 01632 960000–01632 960999 range.

Who holds 01527 number ranges?

Ofcom allocates 01527 numbers to providers in blocks. These providers hold the largest allocations under 01527:

Range holder (allocated by Ofcom)	Number blocks	Example range
BT	33	`01527 222XXX`
Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited	17	`01527 361XXX`
Vodafone Ltd (C&W)	14	`01527 41XXXX`
Virgin Media Limited	13	`01527 420XXX`
GCI Network Solutions Limited	9	`01527 300XXX`
Magrathea Telecommunications Limited	8	`01527 900XXX`
TalkTalk Communications Limited	7	`01527 332XXX`
Colt Technology Services	6	`01527 342XXX`

…and 96 more providers hold smaller allocations in this range.

Ofcom’s data shows the provider each number range was originally allocated to — not who holds an individual number today. Numbers are frequently moved (ported) between providers, and no public database reveals the person or business behind a specific number, so treat any service that claims to with suspicion.

01527 number ranges

Browse the allocated 01527 ranges by their first local digit — each guide lists the providers holding that slice of Redditch’s numbers:

01527 2XXXXX · 8 ranges 01527 3XXXXX · 83 ranges 01527 4XXXXX · 27 ranges 01527 5XXXXX · 9 ranges 01527 6XXXXX · 10 ranges 01527 7XXXXX · 31 ranges 01527 8XXXXX · 17 ranges 01527 9XXXXX · 36 ranges

Call charges for 01527 numbers

Calls to 01527 geographic numbers are charged at your phone provider’s standard UK landline rate and are normally included in inclusive call minutes. UK-wide 03 numbers are guaranteed by Ofcom to cost the same as 01/02 calls, while 084, 087 and 09 numbers cost considerably more — always check the prefix before you dial.

Spotting spoofed 01527 scam calls

Fraudsters frequently spoof local dialling codes, faking the caller ID so a scam call appears to come from a Redditch (01527) number you might trust. Remember:

A familiar 01527 area code is not proof the caller is local or genuine — caller ID can be faked.
Banks, HMRC and the police will never ask you to move money or share passwords or one-time codes over the phone.
If a call feels off, hang up, wait a moment, and call the organisation back on a number from their official website or your statement.
Report nuisance calls to the ICO and forward scam texts to 7726 (free).

Other dialling codes in this range

Numerically adjacent UK dialling codes:

01525 Leighton Buzzard Area code guide 01526 Martin Area code guide 01528 Laggan Area code guide 01529 Sleaford Area code guide

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01527 area code – Redditch