01606 Area Code — Northwich, Winsford & Weaverham
01606 is the UK dialling code for Northwich in Cheshire West and Chester, also serving Winsford, Weaverham and Cuddington, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. Our database has tracked 255 distinct 01606 numbers across 289 public lookups.
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Quick facts
Area code
01606
Location
Northwich
County
Cheshire West and Chester
Region
North West England
Number type
Geographic landline
Number format
01606 XXX XXX
Operators serving
8+
Call cost
Standard rate
About the 01606 dialling code
01606 is the UK geographic dialling code for Northwich, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. It is used by landlines — and increasingly VoIP lines — registered to the Northwich area.
A full Northwich number is normally written as 01606 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 01606 number no longer guarantees the caller is physically in Northwich. Fraudsters also "spoof" local codes like 01606 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 01606 dialling area
The marker shows Northwich; the shaded circle is an approximate indication of the area the 01606 code serves — exact Ofcom charging-area boundaries are irregular and don't follow a neat radius.
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Areas typically served by 01606
Settlements in and around the Northwich dialling area that typically use 01606 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 01606 from abroad
From outside the UK, dial your international access prefix, then the UK country code 44, then 1606 (the area code without its leading zero) and the local number.
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| United States & Canada | 011 44 1606 … |
| Europe / most of the world | 00 44 1606 … |
| Australia | 0011 44 1606 … |
| Any mobile phone | +44 1606 … |
History of the 01606 code
The code was 0606 until PhONEday, 16 April 1995, when a "1" was inserted after the leading zero to create 01606.
Top searched 01606 numbers
These are the 01606 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 01606 668111 | 5 | 8 Jul 2026 |
| 01606 514919 | 4 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01606 535420 | 4 | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 01606 535732 | 3 | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 01606 704777 | 3 | 11 Jun 2026 |
| 01606 45255 | 2 | 12 Jul 2026 |
| 01606 665441 | 2 | 12 Jul 2026 |
| 01606 633057 | 2 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01606 633058 | 2 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01606 872974 | 2 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01606 662859 | 2 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01606 834026 | 2 | 5 Jul 2026 |
| 01606 514923 | 2 | 4 Jul 2026 |
| 01606 835480 | 2 | 4 Jul 2026 |
| 01606 364073 | 2 | 4 Jul 2026 |
| 01606 538828 | 2 | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 01606 514920 | 2 | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 01606 87002 | 2 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01606 364296 | 2 | 26 Jun 2026 |
| 01606 364234 | 2 | 26 Jun 2026 |
Is a call from 01606 safe?
Most 01606 calls are ordinary local calls from Northwich homes and businesses. The main risk to be aware of is "neighbour spoofing", where a scammer fakes a local 01606 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 01606 (Northwich) number from outside the UK, drop the leading zero and dial +44 1606 followed by the local number.
Operators serving Northwich
These UK communications providers have been allocated 01606 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 | 40 |
| Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited | 18 |
| Vodafone Ltd (C&W) | 14 |
| Sky UK Limited | 12 |
| 1XXXX | 9 |
| TalkTalk Communications Limited | 7 |
| Magrathea Telecommunications Limited | 6 |
| GCI Network Solutions Limited | 5 |
Ofcom number ranges on 01606
Ofcom's National Numbering Plan lists 406 number blocks under 01606, of which 206 are allocated to 98 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) |
|---|---|---|
0160620… | Allocated | TelNG Limited |
01606210… | Allocated | Voiceflex Limited |
01606211… | Allocated | (AQ) LIMITED |
01606212… | Allocated | TalkTalk Communications Limited |
01606213… | Allocated | VoIP-Un Limited |
01606214… | Allocated | Digital Space Group Limited |
01606215… | Allocated | TalkTalk Communications Limited |
01606216… | Allocated | Telecom2 Limited |
01606217… | Allocated | Invade International Ltd |
01606218… | Allocated | Voxbone SA |
01606219… | Allocated | Vectone Mobile Limited |
01606220… | Allocated | Nodemax Limited |
Showing 12 of 206 allocated blocks. Source: Ofcom telephone numbering data, updated weekly.
How to block and report 01606 spam calls
Block or report 01606
- You can block 01606 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 01606 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 01606 code
Where is the 01606 area code?
The 01606 area code is allocated by Ofcom to Northwich in Cheshire West and Chester, United Kingdom. It is a geographic UK landline dialling code under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. The surrounding dialling area also takes in Winsford, Weaverham, Cuddington and nearby villages.
Is 01606 always a Northwich number?
Numbers with the 01606 prefix were originally allocated by Ofcom to Northwich. 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 Northwich.
How do I block 01606 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 01606 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 01606 call cost?
Calls to UK 01606 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 Northwich — useful when a caller is nearby but outside the 01606 boundary.
Living in or moving to Northwich?
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