How much does it cost to call a 01591 number?

Calls to 01591 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 01591 number — is it a scam?

Not necessarily, but be careful: scammers spoof local codes such as 01591 so a call looks like it’s from Llanwrtyd Wells 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 Llanwrtyd Wells number from abroad?

Drop the leading 0 and add +44. A number written as 01591 XXXXXX becomes +44 1591 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.

01591 Area Code – Llanwrtyd Wells | Dialling Code, Format & Call Charges

Q: Where is the 01591 area code?

01591 is the UK geographic dialling code for Llanwrtyd Wells. Any number written as 01591 XXXXXX is tied to the Llanwrtyd Wells dialling-code area, though with modern VoIP a business can keep its 01591 number after moving away.

Dialling code: 01591
Area: Llanwrtyd Wells
Number type: Geographic landline (01/02)
Local format: 01591 XXXXXX
From abroad: +44 1591 XXXXXX
Ofcom number blocks: 505
Blocks in service: 90
Range holders: 79

Where is the 01591 area code?

The 01591 dialling code is the UK geographic area code for Llanwrtyd Wells. Because 01591 is a geographic (01/02) code, a number using it is tied to the Llanwrtyd Wells dialling-code area — though with modern hosted telephony (VoIP) a business can keep a 01591 number after moving premises, so the code reflects the number’s designated area rather than a guaranteed physical location today.

Ofcom currently lists 505 number blocks under 01591, of which 90 are allocated to 79 communications providers.

Llanwrtyd Wells phone number format

A Llanwrtyd Wells 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 01591 XXXXXX (the Xs stand for the local digits). Ofcom has not reserved a fictitious drama range for 01591; for on-screen examples it recommends the unused 01632 960000–01632 960999 range.

Who holds 01591 number ranges?

Ofcom allocates 01591 numbers to providers in blocks. These providers hold the largest allocations under 01591:

Range holder (allocated by Ofcom)	Number blocks	Example range
Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited	8	`01591 630XXX`
BT	2	`01591 61XXXX`
Digital Space Group Limited	2	`01591 387XXX`
Fuse 2 Communications Ltd	2	`01591 215XXX`
TalkTalk Communications Limited	2	`01591 368XXX`
(AQ) LIMITED	1	`01591 32XXXX`
24 Seven Cloud Communications Ltd	1	`01591 682XXX`
API Telecom Limited	1	`01591 583XXX`

…and 71 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.

01591 number ranges

Browse the allocated 01591 ranges by their first local digit — each guide lists the providers holding that slice of Llanwrtyd Wells’s numbers:

01591 2XXXXX · 13 ranges 01591 3XXXXX · 10 ranges 01591 4XXXXX · 8 ranges 01591 5XXXXX · 30 ranges 01591 6XXXXX · 29 ranges

Call charges for 01591 numbers

Calls to 01591 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 01591 scam calls

Fraudsters frequently spoof local dialling codes, faking the caller ID so a scam call appears to come from a Llanwrtyd Wells (01591) number you might trust. Remember:

A familiar 01591 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:

01588 Bishops Castle Area code guide 01590 Lymington Area code guide 01592 Kirkcaldy Area code guide 01593 Lybster Area code guide

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01591 area code – Llanwrtyd Wells