01676 Area Code — Meriden, Balsall Common & Hampton in Arden
01676 is the UK dialling code for Meriden in Solihull, also serving Balsall Common, Hampton in Arden and Fillongley, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. Our database has tracked 24 distinct 01676 numbers across 26 public lookups.
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Quick facts
Area code
01676
Location
Meriden
County
Solihull
Region
West Midlands
Number type
Geographic landline
Number format
01676 XXX XXX
Operators serving
8+
Call cost
Standard rate
About the 01676 dialling code
01676 is the UK geographic dialling code for Meriden, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. It is used by landlines — and increasingly VoIP lines — registered to the Meriden area.
A full Meriden number is normally written as 01676 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 01676 number no longer guarantees the caller is physically in Meriden. Fraudsters also "spoof" local codes like 01676 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 01676 dialling area
The marker shows Meriden; the shaded circle is an approximate indication of the area the 01676 code serves — exact Ofcom charging-area boundaries are irregular and don't follow a neat radius.
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Areas typically served by 01676
Settlements in and around the Meriden dialling area that typically use 01676 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 01676 from abroad
From outside the UK, dial your international access prefix, then the UK country code 44, then 1676 (the area code without its leading zero) and the local number.
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| United States & Canada | 011 44 1676 … |
| Europe / most of the world | 00 44 1676 … |
| Australia | 0011 44 1676 … |
| Any mobile phone | +44 1676 … |
History of the 01676 code
The code was 0676 until PhONEday, 16 April 1995, when a "1" was inserted after the leading zero to create 01676.
Top searched 01676 numbers
These are the 01676 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 01676 533112 | 2 | 26 Jun 2026 |
| 01676 531100 | 2 | 22 Jun 2026 |
| 01676 604075 | 1 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 01676 535046 | 1 | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 01676 533172 | 1 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01676 533181 | 1 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01676 533118 | 1 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01676 533179 | 1 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01676 533174 | 1 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01676 533170 | 1 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01676 533173 | 1 | 27 Jun 2026 |
| 01676 533119 | 1 | 27 Jun 2026 |
| 01676 533180 | 1 | 27 Jun 2026 |
| 01676 533115 | 1 | 27 Jun 2026 |
| 01676 533117 | 1 | 27 Jun 2026 |
| 01676 533113 | 1 | 27 Jun 2026 |
| 01676 533120 | 1 | 26 Jun 2026 |
| 01676 533175 | 1 | 26 Jun 2026 |
| 01676 533114 | 1 | 26 Jun 2026 |
| 01676 533178 | 1 | 26 Jun 2026 |
Is a call from 01676 safe?
Most 01676 calls are ordinary local calls from Meriden homes and businesses. The main risk to be aware of is "neighbour spoofing", where a scammer fakes a local 01676 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 01676 (Meriden) number from outside the UK, drop the leading zero and dial +44 1676 followed by the local number.
Operators serving Meriden
These UK communications providers have been allocated 01676 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 |
|---|---|
| GCI Network Solutions Limited | 11 |
| Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited | 6 |
| Daisy Communications Ltd | 5 |
| Vodafone Ltd (C&W) | 4 |
| BT | 4 |
| TalkTalk Communications Limited | 3 |
| Digital Space Group Limited | 2 |
| Fuse 2 Communications Ltd | 2 |
Ofcom number ranges on 01676
Ofcom's National Numbering Plan lists 469 number blocks under 01676, of which 118 are allocated to 87 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) |
|---|---|---|
0167620… | Allocated | TelNG Limited |
01676211… | Allocated | I.T Communications Limited |
01676212… | Allocated | Convergence Group (wireless) Networks Limited |
01676215… | Allocated | Adepteo Limited |
01676216… | Allocated | Virgin Media Limited |
01676217… | Allocated | IP Voice Networks Ltd |
01676218… | Allocated | Fuse 2 Communications Ltd |
01676219… | Allocated | Number Services Ltd. |
0167622… | Allocated | Barritel Limited |
0167623… | Allocated | Voiceflex Limited |
01676248… | Allocated | TalkTalk Communications Limited |
01676249… | Allocated | TalkTalk Communications Limited |
Showing 12 of 118 allocated blocks. Source: Ofcom telephone numbering data, updated weekly.
How to block and report 01676 spam calls
Block or report 01676
- You can block 01676 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 01676 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 01676 code
Where is the 01676 area code?
The 01676 area code is allocated by Ofcom to Meriden in Solihull, United Kingdom. It is a geographic UK landline dialling code under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. The surrounding dialling area also takes in Balsall Common, Hampton in Arden, Fillongley and nearby villages.
Is 01676 always a Meriden number?
Numbers with the 01676 prefix were originally allocated by Ofcom to Meriden. 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 Meriden.
How do I block 01676 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 01676 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 01676 call cost?
Calls to UK 01676 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 Meriden — useful when a caller is nearby but outside the 01676 boundary.
Living in or moving to Meriden?
Our free postcode reports cover house prices, crime, broadband and schools for the districts around Meriden.
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