01562 Area Code — Kidderminster, Kinvere & Hartlebury
01562 is the UK dialling code for Kidderminster in Worcestershire, also serving Kinvere, Hartlebury and Stone, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. Our database has tracked 110 distinct 01562 numbers across 132 public lookups.
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Quick facts
Area code
01562
Location
Kidderminster
County
Worcestershire
Region
West Midlands
Number type
Geographic landline
Number format
01562 XXX XXX
Operators serving
8+
Call cost
Standard rate
About the 01562 dialling code
01562 is the UK geographic dialling code for Kidderminster, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. It is used by landlines — and increasingly VoIP lines — registered to the Kidderminster area.
A full Kidderminster number is normally written as 01562 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 01562 number no longer guarantees the caller is physically in Kidderminster. Fraudsters also "spoof" local codes like 01562 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 01562 dialling area
The marker shows Kidderminster; the shaded circle is an approximate indication of the area the 01562 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 01562
Settlements in and around the Kidderminster dialling area that typically use 01562 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 01562 from abroad
From outside the UK, dial your international access prefix, then the UK country code 44, then 1562 (the area code without its leading zero) and the local number.
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| United States & Canada | 011 44 1562 … |
| Europe / most of the world | 00 44 1562 … |
| Australia | 0011 44 1562 … |
| Any mobile phone | +44 1562 … |
History of the 01562 code
The code was 0562 until PhONEday, 16 April 1995, when a "1" was inserted after the leading zero to create 01562.
Top searched 01562 numbers
These are the 01562 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 01562 541566 | 4 | 12 Jun 2026 |
| 01562 541574 | 3 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01562 841414 | 3 | 1 Jul 2026 |
| 01562 753176 | 2 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| 01562 547897 | 2 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01562 541585 | 2 | 5 Jul 2026 |
| 01562 555019 | 2 | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 01562 245260 | 2 | 1 Jul 2026 |
| 01562 732624 | 2 | 1 Jul 2026 |
| 01562 547227 | 2 | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 01562 541581 | 2 | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 01562 841442 | 2 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01562 826047 | 2 | 27 Jun 2026 |
| 01562 841388 | 2 | 26 Jun 2026 |
| 01562 541570 | 2 | 21 Jun 2026 |
| 01562 547898 | 2 | 19 Jun 2026 |
| 01562 240181 | 2 | 18 Jun 2026 |
| 01562 245255 | 2 | 17 Jun 2026 |
| 01562 555033 | 1 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01562 547232 | 1 | 9 Jul 2026 |
Is a call from 01562 safe?
Most 01562 calls are ordinary local calls from Kidderminster homes and businesses. The main risk to be aware of is "neighbour spoofing", where a scammer fakes a local 01562 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 01562 (Kidderminster) number from outside the UK, drop the leading zero and dial +44 1562 followed by the local number.
Operators serving Kidderminster
These UK communications providers have been allocated 01562 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 | 20 |
| GCI Network Solutions Limited | 13 |
| Virgin Media Limited | 12 |
| Vodafone Ltd (C&W) | 12 |
| TalkTalk Communications Limited | 4 |
| Resilient Limited | 3 |
| Six Degrees Technology Group Limited | 3 |
| Digital Space Group Limited | 3 |
Ofcom number ranges on 01562
Ofcom's National Numbering Plan lists 487 number blocks under 01562, of which 165 are allocated to 100 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) |
|---|---|---|
0156220… | Allocated | TelNG Limited |
01562210… | Allocated | Localphone Limited |
01562211… | Allocated | Barritel Limited |
01562212… | Allocated | TGL Services (UK) Ltd |
01562214… | Allocated | (AQ) LIMITED |
01562215… | Allocated | Voiceflex Limited |
01562216… | Allocated | VoIP-Un Limited |
01562217… | Allocated | Digital Space Group Limited |
01562218… | Allocated | TelXL Limited |
01562219… | Allocated | Nationwide Telephone Assistance Ltd |
01562227… | Allocated | TalkTalk Communications Limited |
01562228… | Allocated | TalkTalk Communications Limited |
Showing 12 of 165 allocated blocks. Source: Ofcom telephone numbering data, updated weekly.
How to block and report 01562 spam calls
Block or report 01562
- You can block 01562 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 01562 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 01562 code
Where is the 01562 area code?
The 01562 area code is allocated by Ofcom to Kidderminster 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 Kinvere, Hartlebury, Stone and nearby villages.
Is 01562 always a Kidderminster number?
Numbers with the 01562 prefix were originally allocated by Ofcom to Kidderminster. 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 Kidderminster.
How do I block 01562 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 01562 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 01562 call cost?
Calls to UK 01562 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 Kidderminster — useful when a caller is nearby but outside the 01562 boundary.
Living in or moving to Kidderminster?
Our free postcode reports cover house prices, crime, broadband and schools for the districts around Kidderminster.
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