How much does it cost to call a 01931 number?

Calls to 01931 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 01931 number — is it a scam?

Not necessarily, but be careful: scammers spoof local codes such as 01931 so a call looks like it’s from Shap 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 Shap number from abroad?

Drop the leading 0 and add +44. A number written as 01931 XXXXXX becomes +44 1931 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.

01931 Area Code – Shap | Dialling Code, Format & Call Charges

Q: Where is the 01931 area code?

01931 is the UK geographic dialling code for Shap. Any number written as 01931 XXXXXX is tied to the Shap dialling-code area, though with modern VoIP a business can keep its 01931 number after moving away.

Dialling code: 01931
Area: Shap
Number type: Geographic landline (01/02)
Local format: 01931 XXXXXX
From abroad: +44 1931 XXXXXX
Ofcom number blocks: 487
Blocks in service: 88
Range holders: 82

Where is the 01931 area code?

The 01931 dialling code is the UK geographic area code for Shap. Because 01931 is a geographic (01/02) code, a number using it is tied to the Shap dialling-code area — though with modern hosted telephony (VoIP) a business can keep a 01931 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 01931, of which 88 are allocated to 82 communications providers.

Shap phone number format

A Shap 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 01931 XXXXXX (the Xs stand for the local digits). Ofcom has not reserved a fictitious drama range for 01931; for on-screen examples it recommends the unused 01632 960000–01632 960999 range.

Who holds 01931 number ranges?

Ofcom allocates 01931 numbers to providers in blocks. These providers hold the largest allocations under 01931:

Range holder (allocated by Ofcom)	Number blocks	Example range
Adepteo Limited	2	`01931 332XXX`
Digital Space Group Limited	2	`01931 337XXX`
Fuse 2 Communications Ltd	2	`01931 236XXX`
ICC Networks Ltd	2	`01931 592XXX`
TalkTalk Communications Limited	2	`01931 388XXX`
Vodafone Ltd (C&W)	2	`01931 740XXX`
(AQ) LIMITED	1	`01931 36XXXX`
24 Seven Cloud Communications Ltd	1	`01931 602XXX`

…and 74 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.

01931 number ranges

Browse the allocated 01931 ranges by their first local digit — each guide lists the providers holding that slice of Shap’s numbers:

01931 2XXXXX · 15 ranges 01931 3XXXXX · 16 ranges 01931 4XXXXX · 8 ranges 01931 5XXXXX · 30 ranges 01931 6XXXXX · 12 ranges 01931 7XXXXX · 7 ranges

Call charges for 01931 numbers

Calls to 01931 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 01931 scam calls

Fraudsters frequently spoof local dialling codes, faking the caller ID so a scam call appears to come from a Shap (01931) number you might trust. Remember:

A familiar 01931 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:

01928 Runcorn Area code guide 01929 Wareham Area code guide 01932 Weybridge Area code guide 01933 Wellingborough Area code guide

Browse all UK area-code guides ›

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01931 area code – Shap