01630 Area Code — Market Drayton, Audlem & Hinstock
01630 is the UK dialling code for Market Drayton in Shropshire, also serving Audlem, Hinstock and Cheswardine, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. Our database has tracked 87 distinct 01630 numbers across 161 public lookups.
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Quick facts
Area code
01630
Location
Market Drayton
County
Shropshire
Region
West Midlands
Number type
Geographic landline
Number format
01630 XXX XXX
Operators serving
8+
Call cost
Standard rate
About the 01630 dialling code
01630 is the UK geographic dialling code for Market Drayton, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. It is used by landlines — and increasingly VoIP lines — registered to the Market Drayton area.
A full Market Drayton number is normally written as 01630 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 01630 number no longer guarantees the caller is physically in Market Drayton. Fraudsters also "spoof" local codes like 01630 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 01630 dialling area
The marker shows Market Drayton; the shaded circle is an approximate indication of the area the 01630 code serves — exact Ofcom charging-area boundaries are irregular and don't follow a neat radius.
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Areas typically served by 01630
Settlements in and around the Market Drayton dialling area that typically use 01630 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 01630 from abroad
From outside the UK, dial your international access prefix, then the UK country code 44, then 1630 (the area code without its leading zero) and the local number.
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| United States & Canada | 011 44 1630 … |
| Europe / most of the world | 00 44 1630 … |
| Australia | 0011 44 1630 … |
| Any mobile phone | +44 1630 … |
History of the 01630 code
The code was 0630 until PhONEday, 16 April 1995, when a "1" was inserted after the leading zero to create 01630.
Top searched 01630 numbers
These are the 01630 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 01630 817840 | 14 | 11 Jul 2026 |
| 01630 817842 | 13 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01630 817841 | 9 | 8 Jul 2026 |
| 01630 817831 | 8 | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 01630 817839 | 5 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01630 414036 | 5 | 17 Jun 2026 |
| 01630 656938 | 4 | 9 Jun 2026 |
| 01630 817800 | 3 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01630 817827 | 3 | 21 Jun 2026 |
| 01630 63876 | 3 | 9 Jun 2026 |
| 01630 656958 | 2 | 11 Jul 2026 |
| 01630 414029 | 2 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01630 656968 | 2 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01630 817836 | 2 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| 01630 638442 | 2 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| 01630 656947 | 2 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01630 63892 | 2 | 5 Jul 2026 |
| 01630 656950 | 2 | 5 Jul 2026 |
| 01630 63890 | 2 | 5 Jul 2026 |
| 01630 817811 | 2 | 3 Jul 2026 |
Is a call from 01630 safe?
Most 01630 calls are ordinary local calls from Market Drayton homes and businesses. The main risk to be aware of is "neighbour spoofing", where a scammer fakes a local 01630 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 01630 (Market Drayton) number from outside the UK, drop the leading zero and dial +44 1630 followed by the local number.
Operators serving Market Drayton
These UK communications providers have been allocated 01630 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 |
|---|---|
| GCI Network Solutions Limited | 11 |
| BT | 10 |
| Vodafone Ltd (C&W) | 3 |
| TalkTalk Communications Limited | 3 |
| Six Degrees Technology Group Limited | 2 |
| Sky UK Limited | 2 |
| Digital Space Group Limited | 2 |
| Lumen Technologies UK Limited | 2 |
Ofcom number ranges on 01630
Ofcom's National Numbering Plan lists 415 number blocks under 01630, of which 112 are allocated to 84 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) |
|---|---|---|
0163020… | Allocated | IPV6 Limited |
0163021… | Allocated | Andrews & Arnold (Numbers) Ltd |
0163022… | Allocated | Net-Work Internet Ltd |
0163023… | Allocated | Invade International Ltd |
0163024… | Allocated | Vectone Mobile Limited |
0163025… | Allocated | Nexus Telecommunications Limited |
0163026… | Allocated | CFL Communications Ltd |
01630280… | Allocated | Digitech Solutions Global Limited |
01630281… | Allocated | Calltracks Limited |
01630282… | Allocated | Suretec Systems Ltd |
01630283… | Allocated | Atomstream Limited |
01630284… | Allocated | Windsor Telecom Limited |
Showing 12 of 112 allocated blocks. Source: Ofcom telephone numbering data, updated weekly.
How to block and report 01630 spam calls
Block or report 01630
- You can block 01630 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 01630 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 01630 code
Where is the 01630 area code?
The 01630 area code is allocated by Ofcom to Market Drayton in Shropshire, United Kingdom. It is a geographic UK landline dialling code under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. The surrounding dialling area also takes in Audlem, Hinstock, Cheswardine and nearby villages.
Is 01630 always a Market Drayton number?
Numbers with the 01630 prefix were originally allocated by Ofcom to Market Drayton. 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 Market Drayton.
How do I block 01630 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 01630 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 01630 call cost?
Calls to UK 01630 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 Market Drayton — useful when a caller is nearby but outside the 01630 boundary.
Living in or moving to Market Drayton?
Our free postcode reports cover house prices, crime, broadband and schools for the districts around Market Drayton.
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