How much does it cost to call a 01581 number?

Calls to 01581 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 01581 number — is it a scam?

Not necessarily, but be careful: scammers spoof local codes such as 01581 so a call looks like it’s from New Luce 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 New Luce number from abroad?

Drop the leading 0 and add +44. A number written as 01581 XXXXXX becomes +44 1581 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.

01581 Area Code – New Luce | Dialling Code, Format & Call Charges

Q: Where is the 01581 area code?

01581 is the UK geographic dialling code for New Luce. Any number written as 01581 XXXXXX is tied to the New Luce dialling-code area, though with modern VoIP a business can keep its 01581 number after moving away.

Dialling code: 01581
Area: New Luce
Number type: Geographic landline (01/02)
Local format: 01581 XXXXXX
From abroad: +44 1581 XXXXXX
Ofcom number blocks: 487
Blocks in service: 86
Range holders: 78

Where is the 01581 area code?

The 01581 dialling code is the UK geographic area code for New Luce. Because 01581 is a geographic (01/02) code, a number using it is tied to the New Luce dialling-code area — though with modern hosted telephony (VoIP) a business can keep a 01581 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 01581, of which 86 are allocated to 78 communications providers.

New Luce phone number format

A New Luce 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 01581 XXXXXX (the Xs stand for the local digits). Ofcom has not reserved a fictitious drama range for 01581; for on-screen examples it recommends the unused 01632 960000–01632 960999 range.

Who holds 01581 number ranges?

Ofcom allocates 01581 numbers to providers in blocks. These providers hold the largest allocations under 01581:

Range holder (allocated by Ofcom)	Number blocks	Example range
BT	6	`01581 20XXXX`
Digital Space Group Limited	2	`01581 277XXX`
Fuse 2 Communications Ltd	2	`01581 484XXX`
TalkTalk Communications Limited	2	`01581 288XXX`
(AQ) LIMITED	1	`01581 23XXXX`
24 Seven Cloud Communications Ltd	1	`01581 493XXX`
API Telecom Limited	1	`01581 471XXX`
AQL Wholesale Ltd	1	`01581 26XXXX`

…and 70 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.

01581 number ranges

Browse the allocated 01581 ranges by their first local digit — each guide lists the providers holding that slice of New Luce’s numbers:

01581 2XXXXX · 10 ranges 01581 3XXXXX · 10 ranges 01581 4XXXXX · 45 ranges 01581 5XXXXX · 9 ranges 01581 6XXXXX · 12 ranges

Call charges for 01581 numbers

Calls to 01581 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 01581 scam calls

Fraudsters frequently spoof local dialling codes, faking the caller ID so a scam call appears to come from a New Luce (01581) number you might trust. Remember:

A familiar 01581 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:

01579 Liskeard Area code guide 01580 Cranbrook Area code guide 01582 Luton Area code guide 01583 Carradale Area code guide

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01581 area code – New Luce