How much does it cost to call a 01562 number?

Calls to 01562 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 01562 number — is it a scam?

Not necessarily, but be careful: scammers spoof local codes such as 01562 so a call looks like it’s from Kidderminster 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 Kidderminster number from abroad?

Drop the leading 0 and add +44. A number written as 01562 XXXXXX becomes +44 1562 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.

01562 Area Code – Kidderminster | Dialling Code, Format & Call Charges

Q: Where is the 01562 area code?

01562 is the UK geographic dialling code for Kidderminster. Any number written as 01562 XXXXXX is tied to the Kidderminster dialling-code area, though with modern VoIP a business can keep its 01562 number after moving away.

Dialling code: 01562
Area: Kidderminster
Number type: Geographic landline (01/02)
Local format: 01562 XXXXXX
From abroad: +44 1562 XXXXXX
Ofcom number blocks: 487
Blocks in service: 165
Range holders: 100

Where is the 01562 area code?

The 01562 dialling code is the UK geographic area code for Kidderminster. Because 01562 is a geographic (01/02) code, a number using it is tied to the Kidderminster dialling-code area — though with modern hosted telephony (VoIP) a business can keep a 01562 number after moving premises, so the code reflects the number’s designated area rather than a guaranteed physical location today.

Ofcom currently lists 487 number blocks under 01562, of which 165 are allocated to 100 communications providers.

Kidderminster phone number format

A Kidderminster 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 01562 XXXXXX (the Xs stand for the local digits). Ofcom has not reserved a fictitious drama range for 01562; for on-screen examples it recommends the unused 01632 960000–01632 960999 range.

Who holds 01562 number ranges?

Ofcom allocates 01562 numbers to providers in blocks. These providers hold the largest allocations under 01562:

Range holder (allocated by Ofcom)	Number blocks	Example range
BT	20	`01562 312XXX`
GCI Network Solutions Limited	13	`01562 259XXX`
Virgin Media Limited	12	`01562 522XXX`
Vodafone Ltd (C&W)	12	`01562 53XXXX`
TalkTalk Communications Limited	4	`01562 227XXX`
Digital Space Group Limited	3	`01562 217XXX`
Resilient Limited	3	`01562 290XXX`
Six Degrees Technology Group Limited	3	`01562 800XXX`

…and 92 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.

01562 number ranges

Browse the allocated 01562 ranges by their first local digit — each guide lists the providers holding that slice of Kidderminster’s numbers:

01562 2XXXXX · 58 ranges 01562 3XXXXX · 40 ranges 01562 5XXXXX · 22 ranges 01562 6XXXXX · 10 ranges 01562 7XXXXX · 20 ranges 01562 8XXXXX · 10 ranges 01562 9XXXXX · 5 ranges

Call charges for 01562 numbers

Calls to 01562 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 01562 scam calls

Fraudsters frequently spoof local dialling codes, faking the caller ID so a scam call appears to come from a Kidderminster (01562) number you might trust. Remember:

A familiar 01562 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:

01560 Moscow Area code guide 01561 Laurencekirk Area code guide 01563 Kilmarnock Area code guide 01564 Lapworth Area code guide

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01562 area code – Kidderminster