How much does it cost to call a 01670 number?

Calls to 01670 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 01670 number — is it a scam?

Not necessarily, but be careful: scammers spoof local codes such as 01670 so a call looks like it’s from Morpeth 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 Morpeth number from abroad?

Drop the leading 0 and add +44. A number written as 01670 XXXXXX becomes +44 1670 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.

01670 Area Code – Morpeth | Dialling Code, Format & Call Charges

Q: Where is the 01670 area code?

01670 is the UK geographic dialling code for Morpeth. Any number written as 01670 XXXXXX is tied to the Morpeth dialling-code area, though with modern VoIP a business can keep its 01670 number after moving away.

Dialling code: 01670
Area: Morpeth
Number type: Geographic landline (01/02)
Local format: 01670 XXXXXX
From abroad: +44 1670 XXXXXX
Ofcom number blocks: 424
Blocks in service: 171
Range holders: 95

Where is the 01670 area code?

The 01670 dialling code is the UK geographic area code for Morpeth. Because 01670 is a geographic (01/02) code, a number using it is tied to the Morpeth dialling-code area — though with modern hosted telephony (VoIP) a business can keep a 01670 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 01670, of which 171 are allocated to 95 communications providers.

Morpeth phone number format

A Morpeth 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 01670 XXXXXX (the Xs stand for the local digits). Ofcom has not reserved a fictitious drama range for 01670; for on-screen examples it recommends the unused 01632 960000–01632 960999 range.

Who holds 01670 number ranges?

Ofcom allocates 01670 numbers to providers in blocks. These providers hold the largest allocations under 01670:

Range holder (allocated by Ofcom)	Number blocks	Example range
BT	25	`01670 343XXX`
GCI Network Solutions Limited	12	`01670 636XXX`
Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited	12	`01670 33XXXX`
TalkTalk Communications Limited	10	`01670 207XXX`
Sky UK Limited	9	`01670 22XXXX`
Lumen Technologies UK Limited	5	`01670 380XXX`
Colt Technology Services	3	`01670 284XXX`
Virgin Media Limited	3	`01670 237XXX`

…and 87 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.

01670 number ranges

Browse the allocated 01670 ranges by their first local digit — each guide lists the providers holding that slice of Morpeth’s numbers:

01670 2XXXXX · 33 ranges 01670 3XXXXX · 21 ranges 01670 4XXXXX · 25 ranges 01670 5XXXXX · 11 ranges 01670 6XXXXX · 47 ranges 01670 7XXXXX · 18 ranges 01670 8XXXXX · 8 ranges 01670 9XXXXX · 8 ranges

Call charges for 01670 numbers

Calls to 01670 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 01670 scam calls

Fraudsters frequently spoof local dialling codes, faking the caller ID so a scam call appears to come from a Morpeth (01670) number you might trust. Remember:

A familiar 01670 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:

01668 Bamburgh Area code guide 01669 Rothbury Area code guide 01671 Newton Stewart Area code guide 01672 Marlborough Area code guide

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01670 area code – Morpeth