01580 Area Code — Cranbrook, Staplehurst & Hawkhurst
01580 is the UK dialling code for Cranbrook in Kent, also serving Staplehurst, Hawkhurst and Tenterden, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. Our database has tracked 228 distinct 01580 numbers across 264 public lookups.
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Quick facts
Area code
01580
Location
Cranbrook
County
Kent
Region
South East England
Number type
Geographic landline
Number format
01580 XXX XXX
Operators serving
8+
Call cost
Standard rate
About the 01580 dialling code
01580 is the UK geographic dialling code for Cranbrook, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. It is used by landlines — and increasingly VoIP lines — registered to the Cranbrook area.
A full Cranbrook number is normally written as 01580 XXXXXX. You can dial the local part on its own from within the same area, or the full number from anywhere in the UK.
Because of UK number portability and internet calling, a 01580 number no longer guarantees the caller is physically in Cranbrook. Fraudsters also "spoof" local codes like 01580 so an unknown call looks like a nearby business or neighbour — so treat an unexpected call on what is actually said, not on the area code alone.
Map of the 01580 dialling area
The marker shows Cranbrook; the shaded circle is an approximate indication of the area the 01580 code serves — exact Ofcom charging-area boundaries are irregular and don't follow a neat radius.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. View larger map
Areas typically served by 01580
Settlements in and around the Cranbrook dialling area that typically use 01580 numbers. Approximate — Ofcom charging-area boundaries don't follow town or county lines exactly, and properties near a boundary may take a neighbouring code.
Calling 01580 from abroad
From outside the UK, dial your international access prefix, then the UK country code 44, then 1580 (the area code without its leading zero) and the local number.
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| United States & Canada | 011 44 1580 … |
| Europe / most of the world | 00 44 1580 … |
| Australia | 0011 44 1580 … |
| Any mobile phone | +44 1580 … |
History of the 01580 code
The code was 0580 until PhONEday, 16 April 1995, when a "1" was inserted after the leading zero to create 01580.
Top searched 01580 numbers
These are the 01580 numbers most-looked-up by visitors to our number checker. Click any number to see its full lookup page with risk-level, range holder, and community reports.
| Number | Searches | Last looked up |
|---|---|---|
| 01580 493935 | 4 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| 01580 820199 | 4 | 30 Jun 2026 |
| 01580 766467 | 4 | 21 Jun 2026 |
| 01580 752663 | 3 | 23 Jun 2026 |
| 01580 231397 | 3 | 4 Jun 2026 |
| 01580 246297 | 2 | 11 Jul 2026 |
| 01580 890491 | 2 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| 01580 890503 | 2 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01580 766473 | 2 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01580 752659 | 2 | 5 Jul 2026 |
| 01580 752657 | 2 | 5 Jul 2026 |
| 01580 766468 | 2 | 5 Jul 2026 |
| 01580 761302 | 2 | 5 Jul 2026 |
| 01580 752658 | 2 | 4 Jul 2026 |
| 01580 478577 | 2 | 1 Jul 2026 |
| 01580 766434 | 2 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01580 493894 | 2 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01580 890466 | 2 | 26 Jun 2026 |
| 01580 493895 | 2 | 26 Jun 2026 |
| 01580 761313 | 2 | 24 Jun 2026 |
Is a call from 01580 safe?
Most 01580 calls are ordinary local calls from Cranbrook homes and businesses. The main risk to be aware of is "neighbour spoofing", where a scammer fakes a local 01580 prefix so you are more likely to answer. Never share bank details, passwords or one-time security codes with an unexpected caller, even when the number looks local — hang up and call the organisation back on a number you have verified yourself.
To call a 01580 (Cranbrook) number from outside the UK, drop the leading zero and dial +44 1580 followed by the local number.
Operators serving Cranbrook
These UK communications providers have been allocated 01580 number blocks by Ofcom. The number of blocks per operator gives a rough sense of how widely each provider serves this area.
| Provider (Ofcom-allocated) | Allocated blocks |
|---|---|
| BT | 18 |
| GCI Network Solutions Limited | 11 |
| Sky UK Limited | 4 |
| TalkTalk Communications Limited | 3 |
| Six Degrees Technology Group Limited | 2 |
| Fuse 2 Communications Ltd | 2 |
| IOVOX Limited | 2 |
| Redcentric Solutions Limited | 1 |
Ofcom number ranges on 01580
Ofcom's National Numbering Plan lists 469 number blocks under 01580, of which 126 are allocated to 91 communications providers. The first allocated blocks are shown below — look up any full number with the number checker to see its exact range holder.
| Number block | Status | Range holder (Ofcom-allocated) |
|---|---|---|
0158020… | Allocated | BT |
0158021… | Allocated | BT |
0158022… | Allocated | Redcentric Solutions Limited |
0158023… | Allocated | Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited |
0158024… | Allocated | BT |
01580250… | Allocated | Linear Telecoms Limited |
01580251… | Allocated | Sky UK Limited |
0158026… | Allocated | BT |
0158027… | Allocated | Vodafone Ltd (C&W) |
0158028… | Allocated | GCI Network Solutions Limited |
0158029… | Allocated | BT |
0158031… | Allocated | Voiceflex Limited |
Showing 12 of 126 allocated blocks. Source: Ofcom telephone numbering data, updated weekly.
How to block and report 01580 spam calls
Block or report 01580
- You can block 01580 directly from your recent-calls list on iPhone or Android, and forward scam texts free to 7726.
- Scam or fraud calls should be reported to Action Fraud (0300 123 2040) or Police Scotland (101); persistent marketing calls to the ICO / TPS.
Full step-by-step instructions for every phone, network-level blocking and all UK reporting routes are in our guide: How to block and report unwanted calls in the UK.
How to stop unwanted calls for good
Blocking 01580 numbers stops that one number, but determined nuisance callers simply switch numbers. Silencing unknown callers, enabling your network's free spam shield and registering with the TPS cut the volume across the board — our canonical guide walks through each step: How to block and report unwanted calls in the UK.
Frequently asked questions about the 01580 code
Where is the 01580 area code?
The 01580 area code is allocated by Ofcom to Cranbrook in Kent, United Kingdom. It is a geographic UK landline dialling code under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. The surrounding dialling area also takes in Staplehurst, Hawkhurst, Tenterden and nearby villages.
Is 01580 always a Cranbrook number?
Numbers with the 01580 prefix were originally allocated by Ofcom to Cranbrook. With UK number portability and VoIP allowing geographic relocation while keeping the same number, the call origin can differ from the original area, but the prefix's official assigned location remains Cranbrook.
How do I block 01580 spam calls?
On iPhone, tap the (i) next to the number in Recents and choose Block this Caller. On Android, long-press the number in Recents and choose Block. To prevent unknown 01580 numbers ringing, enable Settings → Phone → Silence Unknown Callers (iPhone) or your dialler's spam filter (Android). Forward spam texts to 7726 free of charge.
How much does a 01580 call cost?
Calls to UK 01580 geographic numbers are charged at your provider's standard rate and are usually included in inclusive minutes on any modern landline or mobile plan.
Neighbouring dialling codes
Codes covering areas around Cranbrook — useful when a caller is nearby but outside the 01580 boundary.
Living in or moving to Cranbrook?
Our free postcode reports cover house prices, crime, broadband and schools for the districts around Cranbrook.
Check another UK number
Have the full 10- or 11-digit number? The UK Phone Number Checker shows the Ofcom range holder, risk level, and any community reports for that specific number.