How much does it cost to call a 01531 number?

Calls to 01531 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 01531 number — is it a scam?

Not necessarily, but be careful: scammers spoof local codes such as 01531 so a call looks like it’s from Ledbury 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 Ledbury number from abroad?

Drop the leading 0 and add +44. A number written as 01531 XXXXXX becomes +44 1531 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.

01531 Area Code – Ledbury | Dialling Code, Format & Call Charges

Q: Where is the 01531 area code?

01531 is the UK geographic dialling code for Ledbury. Any number written as 01531 XXXXXX is tied to the Ledbury dialling-code area, though with modern VoIP a business can keep its 01531 number after moving away.

Dialling code: 01531
Area: Ledbury
Number type: Geographic landline (01/02)
Local format: 01531 XXXXXX
From abroad: +44 1531 XXXXXX
Ofcom number blocks: 424
Blocks in service: 110
Range holders: 88

Where is the 01531 area code?

The 01531 dialling code is the UK geographic area code for Ledbury. Because 01531 is a geographic (01/02) code, a number using it is tied to the Ledbury dialling-code area — though with modern hosted telephony (VoIP) a business can keep a 01531 number after moving premises, so the code reflects the number’s designated area rather than a guaranteed physical location today.

Ofcom currently lists 424 number blocks under 01531, of which 110 are allocated to 88 communications providers.

Ledbury phone number format

A Ledbury 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 01531 XXXXXX (the Xs stand for the local digits). Ofcom has not reserved a fictitious drama range for 01531; for on-screen examples it recommends the unused 01632 960000–01632 960999 range.

Who holds 01531 number ranges?

Ofcom allocates 01531 numbers to providers in blocks. These providers hold the largest allocations under 01531:

Range holder (allocated by Ofcom)	Number blocks	Example range
Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited	8	`01531 800XXX`
BT	7	`01531 63XXXX`
TalkTalk Communications Limited	3	`01531 248XXX`
Digital Space Group Limited	2	`01531 26XXXX`
Digitech Solutions Global Limited	2	`01531 550XXX`
Fuse 2 Communications Ltd	2	`01531 596XXX`
GCI Network Solutions Limited	2	`01531 559XXX`
Six Degrees Technology Group Limited	2	`01531 850XXX`

…and 80 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.

01531 number ranges

Browse the allocated 01531 ranges by their first local digit — each guide lists the providers holding that slice of Ledbury’s numbers:

01531 2XXXXX · 10 ranges 01531 3XXXXX · 6 ranges 01531 4XXXXX · 8 ranges 01531 5XXXXX · 46 ranges 01531 6XXXXX · 17 ranges 01531 7XXXXX · 6 ranges 01531 8XXXXX · 17 ranges

Call charges for 01531 numbers

Calls to 01531 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 01531 scam calls

Fraudsters frequently spoof local dialling codes, faking the caller ID so a scam call appears to come from a Ledbury (01531) number you might trust. Remember:

A familiar 01531 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:

01529 Sleaford Area code guide 01530 Coalville Area code guide 01534 Jersey Area code guide 01535 Keighley Area code guide

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01531 area code – Ledbury