01568 Area Code — Leominster, Ivington & Luston
01568 is the UK dialling code for Leominster in Herefordshire, also serving Ivington, Luston and Orleton, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. Our database has tracked 73 distinct 01568 numbers across 82 public lookups.
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Quick facts
Area code
01568
Location
Leominster
County
Herefordshire
Region
West Midlands
Number type
Geographic landline
Number format
01568 XXX XXX
Operators serving
8+
Call cost
Standard rate
About the 01568 dialling code
01568 is the UK geographic dialling code for Leominster, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. It is used by landlines — and increasingly VoIP lines — registered to the Leominster area.
A full Leominster number is normally written as 01568 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 01568 number no longer guarantees the caller is physically in Leominster. Fraudsters also "spoof" local codes like 01568 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 01568 dialling area
The marker shows Leominster; the shaded circle is an approximate indication of the area the 01568 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 01568
Settlements in and around the Leominster dialling area that typically use 01568 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 01568 from abroad
From outside the UK, dial your international access prefix, then the UK country code 44, then 1568 (the area code without its leading zero) and the local number.
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| United States & Canada | 011 44 1568 … |
| Europe / most of the world | 00 44 1568 … |
| Australia | 0011 44 1568 … |
| Any mobile phone | +44 1568 … |
History of the 01568 code
The code was 0568 until PhONEday, 16 April 1995, when a "1" was inserted after the leading zero to create 01568.
Top searched 01568 numbers
These are the 01568 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 01568 610734 | 4 | 11 Jul 2026 |
| 01568 486017 | 2 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01568 708047 | 2 | 27 Jun 2026 |
| 01568 708102 | 2 | 26 Jun 2026 |
| 01568 708039 | 2 | 26 Jun 2026 |
| 01568 780365 | 2 | 17 Jun 2026 |
| 01568 614123 | 2 | 10 Jun 2026 |
| 01568 31331 | 1 | 8 Jul 2026 |
| 01568 780363 | 1 | 4 Jul 2026 |
| 01568 780364 | 1 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 01568 610704 | 1 | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 01568 485961 | 1 | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 01568 486024 | 1 | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 01568 708058 | 1 | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 01568 610769 | 1 | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 01568 610763 | 1 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01568 610764 | 1 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01568 610762 | 1 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01568 485960 | 1 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01568 485962 | 1 | 28 Jun 2026 |
Is a call from 01568 safe?
Most 01568 calls are ordinary local calls from Leominster homes and businesses. The main risk to be aware of is "neighbour spoofing", where a scammer fakes a local 01568 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 01568 (Leominster) number from outside the UK, drop the leading zero and dial +44 1568 followed by the local number.
Operators serving Leominster
These UK communications providers have been allocated 01568 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 | 11 |
| GTT-EMEA LTD | 10 |
| TalkTalk Communications Limited | 3 |
| Sky UK Limited | 2 |
| GCI Network Solutions Limited | 2 |
| Fuse 2 Communications Ltd | 2 |
| Digital Space Group Limited | 2 |
| VOXYONDER NETWORK SERVICES UK LTD | 1 |
Ofcom number ranges on 01568
Ofcom's National Numbering Plan lists 406 number blocks under 01568, of which 111 are allocated to 86 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) |
|---|---|---|
01568234… | Allocated | Six Degrees Technology Group Limited |
01568250… | Allocated | BT |
01568251… | Allocated | Hello Telecom (UK) Limited |
01568252… | Allocated | Internexus Networks Limited |
01568253… | Allocated | Bicom Systems EURL |
01568254… | Allocated | Simwood eSMS Limited |
01568255… | Allocated | Orbtalk Limited |
01568256… | Allocated | Invoco Ltd |
01568257… | Allocated | API Telecom Limited |
01568259… | Allocated | ICC Networks Ltd |
01568260… | Allocated | Convergence Group (wireless) Networks Limited |
01568261… | Allocated | Adepteo Limited |
Showing 12 of 111 allocated blocks. Source: Ofcom telephone numbering data, updated weekly.
How to block and report 01568 spam calls
Block or report 01568
- You can block 01568 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 01568 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 01568 code
Where is the 01568 area code?
The 01568 area code is allocated by Ofcom to Leominster in Herefordshire, United Kingdom. It is a geographic UK landline dialling code under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. The surrounding dialling area also takes in Ivington, Luston, Orleton and nearby villages.
Is 01568 always a Leominster number?
Numbers with the 01568 prefix were originally allocated by Ofcom to Leominster. 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 Leominster.
How do I block 01568 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 01568 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 01568 call cost?
Calls to UK 01568 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 Leominster — useful when a caller is nearby but outside the 01568 boundary.
Living in or moving to Leominster?
Our free postcode reports cover house prices, crime, broadband and schools for the districts around Leominster.
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