01970 Area Code — Aberystwyth, Penparcau & Bow Street
01970 is the UK dialling code for Aberystwyth in County of Ceredigion, also serving Penparcau, Bow Street and Borth, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. Our database has tracked 127 distinct 01970 numbers across 234 public lookups.
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Quick facts
Area code
01970
Location
Aberystwyth
County
County of Ceredigion
Region
Wales
Number type
Geographic landline
Number format
01970 XXX XXX
Operators serving
8+
Call cost
Standard rate
About the 01970 dialling code
01970 is the UK geographic dialling code for Aberystwyth, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. It is used by landlines — and increasingly VoIP lines — registered to the Aberystwyth area.
A full Aberystwyth number is normally written as 01970 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 01970 number no longer guarantees the caller is physically in Aberystwyth. Fraudsters also "spoof" local codes like 01970 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 01970 dialling area
The marker shows Aberystwyth; the shaded circle is an approximate indication of the area the 01970 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 01970
Settlements in and around the Aberystwyth dialling area that typically use 01970 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 01970 from abroad
From outside the UK, dial your international access prefix, then the UK country code 44, then 1970 (the area code without its leading zero) and the local number.
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| United States & Canada | 011 44 1970 … |
| Europe / most of the world | 00 44 1970 … |
| Australia | 0011 44 1970 … |
| Any mobile phone | +44 1970 … |
History of the 01970 code
The code was 0970 until PhONEday, 16 April 1995, when a "1" was inserted after the leading zero to create 01970.
Top searched 01970 numbers
These are the 01970 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 01970 629225 | 15 | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 01970 709849 | 14 | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 01970 709886 | 13 | 4 Jul 2026 |
| 01970 709848 | 12 | 1 Jul 2026 |
| 01970 709879 | 9 | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 01970 709883 | 8 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| 01970 709881 | 7 | 24 Jun 2026 |
| 01970 629239 | 6 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01970 709882 | 6 | 27 Jun 2026 |
| 01970 709880 | 4 | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 01970 450232 | 4 | 26 Jun 2026 |
| 01970 828366 | 4 | 26 Jun 2026 |
| 01970 709878 | 4 | 22 Jun 2026 |
| 01970 450587 | 4 | 18 Jun 2026 |
| 01970 868536 | 2 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01970 220138 | 2 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 01970 604454 | 2 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 01970 868537 | 2 | 27 Jun 2026 |
| 01970 450323 | 2 | 25 Jun 2026 |
| 01970 450553 | 2 | 24 Jun 2026 |
Is a call from 01970 safe?
Most 01970 calls are ordinary local calls from Aberystwyth homes and businesses. The main risk to be aware of is "neighbour spoofing", where a scammer fakes a local 01970 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 01970 (Aberystwyth) number from outside the UK, drop the leading zero and dial +44 1970 followed by the local number.
Operators serving Aberystwyth
These UK communications providers have been allocated 01970 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 |
|---|---|
| Six Degrees Technology Group Limited | 10 |
| BT | 10 |
| TalkTalk Communications Limited | 3 |
| Lumen Technologies UK Limited | 3 |
| Fuse 2 Communications Ltd | 2 |
| Digital Space Group Limited | 2 |
| GCI Network Solutions Limited | 2 |
| Sky UK Limited | 2 |
Ofcom number ranges on 01970
Ofcom's National Numbering Plan lists 415 number blocks under 01970, of which 117 are allocated to 90 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) |
|---|---|---|
01970210… | Allocated | TalkTalk Communications Limited |
01970211… | Allocated | Inet Telecoms Ltd (Voipfone) |
01970212… | Allocated | Internexus Networks Limited |
01970213… | Allocated | Tuxtel Ltd |
01970214… | Allocated | Simwood eSMS Limited |
01970215… | Allocated | Bicom Systems EURL |
01970217… | Allocated | API Telecom Limited |
01970218… | Allocated | Invoco Ltd |
01970219… | Allocated | ICC Networks Ltd |
0197022… | Allocated | Vodafone Ltd (C&W) |
01970231… | Allocated | Lumen Technologies UK Limited |
01970232… | Allocated | Lumen Technologies UK Limited |
Showing 12 of 117 allocated blocks. Source: Ofcom telephone numbering data, updated weekly.
Common scam patterns reported in Aberystwyth
Categories most-commonly tagged on user-submitted reports for 01970 numbers in our community comments.
- spam — 2 reports
How to block and report 01970 spam calls
Block or report 01970
- You can block 01970 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 01970 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 01970 code
Where is the 01970 area code?
The 01970 area code is allocated by Ofcom to Aberystwyth in County of Ceredigion, United Kingdom. It is a geographic UK landline dialling code under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. The surrounding dialling area also takes in Penparcau, Bow Street, Borth and nearby villages.
Is 01970 always a Aberystwyth number?
Numbers with the 01970 prefix were originally allocated by Ofcom to Aberystwyth. 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 Aberystwyth.
How do I block 01970 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 01970 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 01970 call cost?
Calls to UK 01970 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 Aberystwyth — useful when a caller is nearby but outside the 01970 boundary.
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