01664 Area Code — Melton Mowbray, Asfordby & Grimston
01664 is the UK dialling code for Melton Mowbray in Leicestershire, also serving Asfordby, Grimston and Long Clawson, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. Our database has tracked 104 distinct 01664 numbers across 202 public lookups.
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Quick facts
Area code
01664
Location
Melton Mowbray
County
Leicestershire
Region
East Midlands
Number type
Geographic landline
Number format
01664 XXX XXX
Operators serving
8+
Call cost
Standard rate
About the 01664 dialling code
01664 is the UK geographic dialling code for Melton Mowbray, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. It is used by landlines — and increasingly VoIP lines — registered to the Melton Mowbray area.
A full Melton Mowbray number is normally written as 01664 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 01664 number no longer guarantees the caller is physically in Melton Mowbray. Fraudsters also "spoof" local codes like 01664 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 01664 dialling area
The marker shows Melton Mowbray; the shaded circle is an approximate indication of the area the 01664 code serves — exact Ofcom charging-area boundaries are irregular and don't follow a neat radius.
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Areas typically served by 01664
Settlements in and around the Melton Mowbray dialling area that typically use 01664 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 01664 from abroad
From outside the UK, dial your international access prefix, then the UK country code 44, then 1664 (the area code without its leading zero) and the local number.
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| United States & Canada | 011 44 1664 … |
| Europe / most of the world | 00 44 1664 … |
| Australia | 0011 44 1664 … |
| Any mobile phone | +44 1664 … |
History of the 01664 code
The code was 0664 until PhONEday, 16 April 1995, when a "1" was inserted after the leading zero to create 01664.
Top searched 01664 numbers
These are the 01664 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 01664 491548 | 13 | 25 Jun 2026 |
| 01664 491067 | 11 | 18 Jun 2026 |
| 01664 491396 | 11 | 10 Jun 2026 |
| 01664 310775 | 10 | 23 Jun 2026 |
| 01664 491408 | 7 | 18 Jun 2026 |
| 01664 491549 | 6 | 25 Jun 2026 |
| 01664 490197 | 6 | 6 Jun 2026 |
| 01664 491098 | 5 | 5 Jul 2026 |
| 01664 490198 | 5 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 01664 491547 | 5 | 24 Jun 2026 |
| 01664 490629 | 5 | 20 Jun 2026 |
| 01664 490195 | 4 | 21 Jun 2026 |
| 01664 491112 | 4 | 3 Jun 2026 |
| 01664 491414 | 3 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| 01664 491538 | 3 | 1 Jul 2026 |
| 01664 491519 | 3 | 11 Jun 2026 |
| 01664 490196 | 3 | 20 May 2026 |
| 01664 490201 | 2 | 11 Jul 2026 |
| 01664 490200 | 2 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01664 490199 | 2 | 9 Jul 2026 |
Is a call from 01664 safe?
Most 01664 calls are ordinary local calls from Melton Mowbray homes and businesses. The main risk to be aware of is "neighbour spoofing", where a scammer fakes a local 01664 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 01664 (Melton Mowbray) number from outside the UK, drop the leading zero and dial +44 1664 followed by the local number.
Operators serving Melton Mowbray
These UK communications providers have been allocated 01664 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 | 16 |
| Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited | 8 |
| Magrathea Telecommunications Limited | 6 |
| Virgin Media Limited | 5 |
| GCI Network Solutions Limited | 4 |
| GTT-EMEA LTD | 4 |
| Barritel Limited | 3 |
| TalkTalk Communications Limited | 3 |
Ofcom number ranges on 01664
Ofcom's National Numbering Plan lists 379 number blocks under 01664, of which 133 are allocated to 89 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) |
|---|---|---|
0166420… | Allocated | Nationwide Telephone Assistance Ltd |
0166421… | Allocated | (AQ) LIMITED |
0166423… | Allocated | Voiceflex Limited |
0166424… | Allocated | Invade International Ltd |
0166425… | Allocated | VoIP-Un Limited |
0166426… | Allocated | Redcentric Solutions Limited |
0166427… | Allocated | Telecom2 Limited |
0166428… | Allocated | Digital Space Group Limited |
0166429… | Allocated | Nodemax Limited |
01664308… | Allocated | TalkTalk Communications Limited |
01664310… | Allocated | Voxbone SA |
01664341… | Allocated | Served Up Limited |
Showing 12 of 133 allocated blocks. Source: Ofcom telephone numbering data, updated weekly.
How to block and report 01664 spam calls
Block or report 01664
- You can block 01664 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 01664 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 01664 code
Where is the 01664 area code?
The 01664 area code is allocated by Ofcom to Melton Mowbray in Leicestershire, United Kingdom. It is a geographic UK landline dialling code under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. The surrounding dialling area also takes in Asfordby, Grimston, Long Clawson and nearby villages.
Is 01664 always a Melton Mowbray number?
Numbers with the 01664 prefix were originally allocated by Ofcom to Melton Mowbray. 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 Melton Mowbray.
How do I block 01664 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 01664 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 01664 call cost?
Calls to UK 01664 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 Melton Mowbray — useful when a caller is nearby but outside the 01664 boundary.
Living in or moving to Melton Mowbray?
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