How much does it cost to call a 01691 number?

Calls to 01691 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 01691 number — is it a scam?

Not necessarily, but be careful: scammers spoof local codes such as 01691 so a call looks like it’s from Oswestry 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 Oswestry number from abroad?

Drop the leading 0 and add +44. A number written as 01691 XXXXXX becomes +44 1691 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.

01691 Area Code – Oswestry | Dialling Code, Format & Call Charges

Q: Where is the 01691 area code?

01691 is the UK geographic dialling code for Oswestry. Any number written as 01691 XXXXXX is tied to the Oswestry dialling-code area, though with modern VoIP a business can keep its 01691 number after moving away.

Dialling code: 01691
Area: Oswestry
Number type: Geographic landline (01/02)
Local format: 01691 XXXXXX
From abroad: +44 1691 XXXXXX
Ofcom number blocks: 379
Blocks in service: 137
Range holders: 89

Where is the 01691 area code?

The 01691 dialling code is the UK geographic area code for Oswestry. Because 01691 is a geographic (01/02) code, a number using it is tied to the Oswestry dialling-code area — though with modern hosted telephony (VoIP) a business can keep a 01691 number after moving premises, so the code reflects the number’s designated area rather than a guaranteed physical location today.

Ofcom currently lists 379 number blocks under 01691, of which 137 are allocated to 89 communications providers.

Oswestry phone number format

A Oswestry 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 01691 XXXXXX (the Xs stand for the local digits). Ofcom has not reserved a fictitious drama range for 01691; for on-screen examples it recommends the unused 01632 960000–01632 960999 range.

Who holds 01691 number ranges?

Ofcom allocates 01691 numbers to providers in blocks. These providers hold the largest allocations under 01691:

Range holder (allocated by Ofcom)	Number blocks	Example range
BT	22	`01691 40XXXX`
Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited	7	`01691 880XXX`
Magrathea Telecommunications Limited	5	`01691 890XXX`
Sky UK Limited	4	`01691 570XXX`
TalkTalk Communications Limited	4	`01691 238XXX`
Barritel Limited	3	`01691 200XXX`
Vodafone Ltd (C&W)	3	`01691 583XXX`
Colt Technology Services	2	`01691 592XXX`

…and 81 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.

01691 number ranges

Browse the allocated 01691 ranges by their first local digit — each guide lists the providers holding that slice of Oswestry’s numbers:

01691 2XXXXX · 12 ranges 01691 3XXXXX · 9 ranges 01691 4XXXXX · 14 ranges 01691 5XXXXX · 32 ranges 01691 6XXXXX · 10 ranges 01691 7XXXXX · 26 ranges 01691 8XXXXX · 21 ranges 01691 9XXXXX · 13 ranges

Call charges for 01691 numbers

Calls to 01691 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 01691 scam calls

Fraudsters frequently spoof local dialling codes, faking the caller ID so a scam call appears to come from a Oswestry (01691) number you might trust. Remember:

A familiar 01691 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:

01689 Orpington Area code guide 01690 Betws-y-Coed Area code guide 01692 North Walsham Area code guide 01694 Church Stretton Area code guide

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01691 area code – Oswestry