01543 Area Code — Cannock, Great Wyrley & Burntwood
01543 is the UK dialling code for Cannock in Staffordshire, also serving Great Wyrley, Burntwood and Featherstone, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. Our database has tracked 320 distinct 01543 numbers across 512 public lookups.
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Quick facts
Area code
01543
Location
Cannock
County
Staffordshire
Region
West Midlands
Number type
Geographic landline
Number format
01543 XXX XXX
Operators serving
8+
Call cost
Standard rate
About the 01543 dialling code
01543 is the UK geographic dialling code for Cannock, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. It is used by landlines — and increasingly VoIP lines — registered to the Cannock area.
A full Cannock number is normally written as 01543 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 01543 number no longer guarantees the caller is physically in Cannock. Fraudsters also "spoof" local codes like 01543 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 01543 dialling area
The marker shows Cannock; the shaded circle is an approximate indication of the area the 01543 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 01543
Settlements in and around the Cannock dialling area that typically use 01543 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 01543 from abroad
From outside the UK, dial your international access prefix, then the UK country code 44, then 1543 (the area code without its leading zero) and the local number.
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| United States & Canada | 011 44 1543 … |
| Europe / most of the world | 00 44 1543 … |
| Australia | 0011 44 1543 … |
| Any mobile phone | +44 1543 … |
History of the 01543 code
The code was 0543 until PhONEday, 16 April 1995, when a "1" was inserted after the leading zero to create 01543.
Top searched 01543 numbers
These are the 01543 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 01543 648488 | 12 | 24 Jun 2026 |
| 01543 648338 | 8 | 22 Jun 2026 |
| 01543 648368 | 7 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01543 648683 | 7 | 27 Jun 2026 |
| 01543 648446 | 7 | 21 Jun 2026 |
| 01543 648687 | 6 | 22 Jun 2026 |
| 01543 648339 | 6 | 17 Jun 2026 |
| 01543 648686 | 6 | 17 Jun 2026 |
| 01543 648422 | 5 | 8 Jul 2026 |
| 01543 648264 | 5 | 27 Jun 2026 |
| 01543 648548 | 5 | 27 Jun 2026 |
| 01543 648280 | 5 | 22 Jun 2026 |
| 01543 648527 | 5 | 18 Jun 2026 |
| 01543 648418 | 4 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01543 648425 | 4 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01543 648423 | 4 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| 01543 505107 | 4 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 01543 648376 | 4 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 01543 648348 | 4 | 19 Jun 2026 |
| 01543 648858 | 4 | 19 Jun 2026 |
Is a call from 01543 safe?
Most 01543 calls are ordinary local calls from Cannock homes and businesses. The main risk to be aware of is "neighbour spoofing", where a scammer fakes a local 01543 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 01543 (Cannock) number from outside the UK, drop the leading zero and dial +44 1543 followed by the local number.
Operators serving Cannock
These UK communications providers have been allocated 01543 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 | 29 |
| Vodafone Ltd (C&W) | 19 |
| Virgin Media Limited | 12 |
| Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited | 9 |
| TalkTalk Communications Limited | 9 |
| Sky UK Limited | 8 |
| Daisy Communications Ltd | 5 |
| GCI Network Solutions Limited | 4 |
Ofcom number ranges on 01543
Ofcom's National Numbering Plan lists 469 number blocks under 01543, of which 200 are allocated to 101 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) |
|---|---|---|
0154320… | Allocated | Redcentric Solutions Limited |
01543210… | Allocated | DIDWW Ireland Limited |
01543211… | Allocated | BT |
01543212… | Allocated | BT |
01543215… | Allocated | Daisy Communications Ltd |
01543216… | Allocated | Daisy Communications Ltd |
01543217… | Allocated | Daisy Communications Ltd |
01543218… | Allocated | Daisy Communications Ltd |
01543219… | Allocated | Daisy Communications Ltd |
0154322… | Allocated | Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited |
01543230… | Allocated | DRD Communications Limited |
01543231… | Allocated | DRD Communications Limited |
Showing 12 of 200 allocated blocks. Source: Ofcom telephone numbering data, updated weekly.
Common scam patterns reported in Cannock
Categories most-commonly tagged on user-submitted reports for 01543 numbers in our community comments.
- scam — 2 reports
How to block and report 01543 spam calls
Block or report 01543
- You can block 01543 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 01543 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 01543 code
Where is the 01543 area code?
The 01543 area code is allocated by Ofcom to Cannock in Staffordshire, United Kingdom. It is a geographic UK landline dialling code under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. The surrounding dialling area also takes in Great Wyrley, Burntwood, Featherstone and nearby villages.
Is 01543 always a Cannock number?
Numbers with the 01543 prefix were originally allocated by Ofcom to Cannock. 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 Cannock.
How do I block 01543 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 01543 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 01543 call cost?
Calls to UK 01543 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 Cannock — useful when a caller is nearby but outside the 01543 boundary.
Living in or moving to Cannock?
Our free postcode reports cover house prices, crime, broadband and schools for the districts around Cannock.
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