01670 Area Code — Morpeth, Ashington & Cramlington
01670 is the UK dialling code for Morpeth in Northumberland, also serving Ashington, Cramlington and Bedlington, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. Our database has tracked 62 distinct 01670 numbers across 99 public lookups.
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Quick facts
Area code
01670
Location
Morpeth
County
Northumberland
Region
North East England
Number type
Geographic landline
Number format
01670 XXX XXX
Operators serving
8+
Call cost
Standard rate
About the 01670 dialling code
01670 is the UK geographic dialling code for Morpeth, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. It is used by landlines — and increasingly VoIP lines — registered to the Morpeth area.
A full Morpeth number is normally written as 01670 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 01670 number no longer guarantees the caller is physically in Morpeth. Fraudsters also "spoof" local codes like 01670 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 01670 dialling area
The marker shows Morpeth; the shaded circle is an approximate indication of the area the 01670 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 01670
Settlements in and around the Morpeth dialling area that typically use 01670 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 01670 from abroad
From outside the UK, dial your international access prefix, then the UK country code 44, then 1670 (the area code without its leading zero) and the local number.
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| United States & Canada | 011 44 1670 … |
| Europe / most of the world | 00 44 1670 … |
| Australia | 0011 44 1670 … |
| Any mobile phone | +44 1670 … |
History of the 01670 code
The code was 0670 until PhONEday, 16 April 1995, when a "1" was inserted after the leading zero to create 01670.
Top searched 01670 numbers
These are the 01670 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 01670 760114 | 10 | 26 Jun 2026 |
| 01670 518612 | 5 | 17 Jun 2026 |
| 01670 641756 | 4 | 12 Jul 2026 |
| 01670 761538 | 4 | 21 May 2026 |
| 01670 366469 | 3 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 01670 817997 | 3 | 1 Jul 2026 |
| 01670 820340 | 3 | 1 Jul 2026 |
| 01670 338478 | 3 | 18 Jun 2026 |
| 01670 761211 | 3 | 17 Jun 2026 |
| 01670 898584 | 2 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01670 338481 | 2 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| 01670 707831 | 2 | 5 Jul 2026 |
| 01670 331502 | 2 | 4 Jul 2026 |
| 01670 712311 | 2 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 01670 760294 | 2 | 30 Jun 2026 |
| 01670 290119 | 2 | 18 Jun 2026 |
| 01670 432120 | 2 | 13 May 2026 |
| 01670 861122 | 1 | 11 Jul 2026 |
| 01670 828555 | 1 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01670 719967 | 1 | 8 Jul 2026 |
Is a call from 01670 safe?
Most 01670 calls are ordinary local calls from Morpeth homes and businesses. The main risk to be aware of is "neighbour spoofing", where a scammer fakes a local 01670 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 01670 (Morpeth) number from outside the UK, drop the leading zero and dial +44 1670 followed by the local number.
Operators serving Morpeth
These UK communications providers have been allocated 01670 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 | 25 |
| GCI Network Solutions Limited | 12 |
| Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited | 12 |
| TalkTalk Communications Limited | 10 |
| Sky UK Limited | 9 |
| Lumen Technologies UK Limited | 5 |
| Vodafone Ltd (C&W) | 3 |
| Virgin Media Limited | 3 |
Ofcom number ranges on 01670
Ofcom's National Numbering Plan lists 424 number blocks under 01670, of which 171 are allocated to 95 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) |
|---|---|---|
01670200… | Allocated | Bicom Systems EURL |
01670201… | Allocated | Invoco Ltd |
01670202… | Allocated | VoiceHost Limited |
01670203… | Allocated | API Telecom Limited |
01670204… | Allocated | ICC Networks Ltd |
01670205… | Allocated | Orbtalk Limited |
01670206… | Allocated | ICC Networks Ltd |
01670207… | Allocated | TalkTalk Communications Limited |
01670208… | Allocated | IOVOX Limited |
01670209… | Allocated | Simwood eSMS Limited |
0167021… | Allocated | Flextel Limited |
0167022… | Allocated | Sky UK Limited |
Showing 12 of 171 allocated blocks. Source: Ofcom telephone numbering data, updated weekly.
How to block and report 01670 spam calls
Block or report 01670
- You can block 01670 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 01670 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 01670 code
Where is the 01670 area code?
The 01670 area code is allocated by Ofcom to Morpeth in Northumberland, United Kingdom. It is a geographic UK landline dialling code under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. The surrounding dialling area also takes in Ashington, Cramlington, Bedlington and nearby villages.
Is 01670 always a Morpeth number?
Numbers with the 01670 prefix were originally allocated by Ofcom to Morpeth. 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 Morpeth.
How do I block 01670 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 01670 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 01670 call cost?
Calls to UK 01670 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 Morpeth — useful when a caller is nearby but outside the 01670 boundary.
Living in or moving to Morpeth?
Our free postcode reports cover house prices, crime, broadband and schools for the districts around Morpeth.
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