01565 Area Code — Knutsford, Altrincham & Wilmslow
01565 is the UK dialling code for Knutsford in Cheshire East, also serving Altrincham, Wilmslow and Hale, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. Our database has tracked 32 distinct 01565 numbers across 41 public lookups.
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Quick facts
Area code
01565
Location
Knutsford
County
Cheshire East
Region
North West England
Number type
Geographic landline
Number format
01565 XXX XXX
Operators serving
8+
Call cost
Standard rate
About the 01565 dialling code
01565 is the UK geographic dialling code for Knutsford, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. It is used by landlines — and increasingly VoIP lines — registered to the Knutsford area.
A full Knutsford number is normally written as 01565 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 01565 number no longer guarantees the caller is physically in Knutsford. Fraudsters also "spoof" local codes like 01565 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 01565 dialling area
The marker shows Knutsford; the shaded circle is an approximate indication of the area the 01565 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 01565
Settlements in and around the Knutsford dialling area that typically use 01565 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 01565 from abroad
From outside the UK, dial your international access prefix, then the UK country code 44, then 1565 (the area code without its leading zero) and the local number.
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| United States & Canada | 011 44 1565 … |
| Europe / most of the world | 00 44 1565 … |
| Australia | 0011 44 1565 … |
| Any mobile phone | +44 1565 … |
History of the 01565 code
The code was 0565 until PhONEday, 16 April 1995, when a "1" was inserted after the leading zero to create 01565.
In the letter-dialling era the code had the mnemonic KN5 — on an old rotary dial, the letters KN (from Knutsford) sat on the same holes as the digits 565, so subscribers literally dialled the start of the town's name.
Top searched 01565 numbers
These are the 01565 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 01565 354004 | 4 | 21 Jun 2026 |
| 01565 364812 | 3 | 22 Jun 2026 |
| 01565 354001 | 2 | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 01565 228417 | 2 | 1 Jul 2026 |
| 01565 656562 | 2 | 13 Jun 2026 |
| 01565 747700 | 2 | 4 Jun 2026 |
| 01565 743324 | 1 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01565 364808 | 1 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| 01565 743388 | 1 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01565 353999 | 1 | 5 Jul 2026 |
| 01565 364810 | 1 | 5 Jul 2026 |
| 01565 354007 | 1 | 5 Jul 2026 |
| 01565 353998 | 1 | 4 Jul 2026 |
| 01565 364815 | 1 | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 01565 364809 | 1 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 01565 354009 | 1 | 1 Jul 2026 |
| 01565 364807 | 1 | 1 Jul 2026 |
| 01565 354012 | 1 | 1 Jul 2026 |
| 01565 755121 | 1 | 22 Jun 2026 |
| 01565 755124 | 1 | 22 Jun 2026 |
Is a call from 01565 safe?
Most 01565 calls are ordinary local calls from Knutsford homes and businesses. The main risk to be aware of is "neighbour spoofing", where a scammer fakes a local 01565 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 01565 (Knutsford) number from outside the UK, drop the leading zero and dial +44 1565 followed by the local number.
Operators serving Knutsford
These UK communications providers have been allocated 01565 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 | 13 |
| GCI Network Solutions Limited | 13 |
| Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited | 8 |
| Vodafone Ltd (C&W) | 8 |
| Virgin Media Limited | 5 |
| TalkTalk Communications Limited | 3 |
| Resilient Limited | 3 |
| Colt Technology Services | 2 |
Ofcom number ranges on 01565
Ofcom's National Numbering Plan lists 514 number blocks under 01565, of which 142 are allocated to 91 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) |
|---|---|---|
0156520… | Allocated | TelNG Limited |
0156521… | Allocated | Voiceflex Limited |
01565220… | Allocated | TalkTalk Communications Limited |
01565228… | Allocated | TalkTalk Communications Limited |
01565229… | Allocated | TalkTalk Communications Limited |
0156523… | Allocated | Redcentric Solutions Limited |
0156525… | Allocated | Localphone Limited |
0156526… | Allocated | (AQ) LIMITED |
0156527… | Allocated | VoIP-Un Limited |
01565287… | Allocated | Digital Space Group Limited |
01565290… | Allocated | Resilient Limited |
01565291… | Allocated | Resilient Limited |
Showing 12 of 142 allocated blocks. Source: Ofcom telephone numbering data, updated weekly.
How to block and report 01565 spam calls
Block or report 01565
- You can block 01565 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 01565 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 01565 code
Where is the 01565 area code?
The 01565 area code is allocated by Ofcom to Knutsford in Cheshire East, United Kingdom. It is a geographic UK landline dialling code under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. The surrounding dialling area also takes in Altrincham, Wilmslow, Hale and nearby villages.
Is 01565 always a Knutsford number?
Numbers with the 01565 prefix were originally allocated by Ofcom to Knutsford. 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 Knutsford.
How do I block 01565 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 01565 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 01565 call cost?
Calls to UK 01565 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 Knutsford — useful when a caller is nearby but outside the 01565 boundary.
Living in or moving to Knutsford?
Our free postcode reports cover house prices, crime, broadband and schools for the districts around Knutsford.
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