01527 Area Code — Redditch, Bromsgrove & Studley
01527 is the UK dialling code for Redditch in Worcestershire, also serving Bromsgrove, Studley and Barnt Green, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. Our database has tracked 282 distinct 01527 numbers across 438 public lookups.
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Quick facts
Area code
01527
Location
Redditch
County
Worcestershire
Region
West Midlands
Number type
Geographic landline
Number format
01527 XXX XXX
Operators serving
8+
Call cost
Standard rate
About the 01527 dialling code
01527 is the UK geographic dialling code for Redditch, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. It is used by landlines — and increasingly VoIP lines — registered to the Redditch area.
A full Redditch number is normally written as 01527 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 01527 number no longer guarantees the caller is physically in Redditch. Fraudsters also "spoof" local codes like 01527 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 01527 dialling area
The marker shows Redditch; the shaded circle is an approximate indication of the area the 01527 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 01527
Settlements in and around the Redditch dialling area that typically use 01527 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 01527 from abroad
From outside the UK, dial your international access prefix, then the UK country code 44, then 1527 (the area code without its leading zero) and the local number.
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| United States & Canada | 011 44 1527 … |
| Europe / most of the world | 00 44 1527 … |
| Australia | 0011 44 1527 … |
| Any mobile phone | +44 1527 … |
History of the 01527 code
The code was 0527 until PhONEday, 16 April 1995, when a "1" was inserted after the leading zero to create 01527.
Top searched 01527 numbers
These are the 01527 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 01527 741959 | 8 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| 01527 384012 | 8 | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 01527 512000 | 8 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 01527 503983 | 7 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01527 832838 | 6 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01527 741388 | 6 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01527 357461 | 6 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| 01527 836069 | 6 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01527 357479 | 6 | 5 Jul 2026 |
| 01527 316703 | 5 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01527 521888 | 5 | 5 Jul 2026 |
| 01527 200524 | 5 | 4 Jul 2026 |
| 01527 200526 | 4 | 11 Jul 2026 |
| 01527 836072 | 4 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01527 910499 | 4 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01527 357463 | 4 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| 01527 521894 | 4 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01527 910501 | 4 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 01527 362341 | 4 | 19 Jun 2026 |
| 01527 67666 | 4 | 18 Jun 2026 |
Is a call from 01527 safe?
Most 01527 calls are ordinary local calls from Redditch homes and businesses. The main risk to be aware of is "neighbour spoofing", where a scammer fakes a local 01527 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 01527 (Redditch) number from outside the UK, drop the leading zero and dial +44 1527 followed by the local number.
Operators serving Redditch
These UK communications providers have been allocated 01527 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 | 33 |
| Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited | 17 |
| Vodafone Ltd (C&W) | 14 |
| Virgin Media Limited | 13 |
| GCI Network Solutions Limited | 9 |
| Magrathea Telecommunications Limited | 8 |
| TalkTalk Communications Limited | 7 |
| Colt Technology Services | 6 |
Ofcom number ranges on 01527
Ofcom's National Numbering Plan lists 433 number blocks under 01527, of which 221 are allocated to 104 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) |
|---|---|---|
0152721… | Allocated | Redcentric Solutions Limited |
01527222… | Allocated | BT |
0152724… | Allocated | TelNG Limited |
01527253… | Allocated | Digital Space Group Limited |
01527267… | Allocated | Spitfire Network Services Limited |
0152727… | Allocated | Sky UK Limited |
0152728… | Allocated | TTNC Limited |
0152729… | Allocated | Verizon UK Limited |
01527300… | Allocated | GCI Network Solutions Limited |
01527301… | Allocated | Nuso Cloud UK Limited |
01527304… | Allocated | Buzz Networks Limited |
01527305… | Allocated | Atomstream Limited |
Showing 12 of 221 allocated blocks. Source: Ofcom telephone numbering data, updated weekly.
Common scam patterns reported in Redditch
Categories most-commonly tagged on user-submitted reports for 01527 numbers in our community comments.
- silent — 1 report
How to block and report 01527 spam calls
Block or report 01527
- You can block 01527 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 01527 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 01527 code
Where is the 01527 area code?
The 01527 area code is allocated by Ofcom to Redditch in Worcestershire, United Kingdom. It is a geographic UK landline dialling code under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. The surrounding dialling area also takes in Bromsgrove, Studley, Barnt Green and nearby villages.
Is 01527 always a Redditch number?
Numbers with the 01527 prefix were originally allocated by Ofcom to Redditch. 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 Redditch.
How do I block 01527 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 01527 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 01527 call cost?
Calls to UK 01527 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 Redditch — useful when a caller is nearby but outside the 01527 boundary.
Living in or moving to Redditch?
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