01684 Area Code — Malvern, Great Malvern & Upton upon Severn
01684 is the UK dialling code for Malvern in Worcestershire, also serving Great Malvern, Upton upon Severn and Welland, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. Our database has tracked 129 distinct 01684 numbers across 166 public lookups.
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Quick facts
Area code
01684
Location
Malvern
County
Worcestershire
Region
West Midlands
Number type
Geographic landline
Number format
01684 XXX XXX
Operators serving
8+
Call cost
Standard rate
About the 01684 dialling code
01684 is the UK geographic dialling code for Malvern, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. It is used by landlines — and increasingly VoIP lines — registered to the Malvern area.
A full Malvern number is normally written as 01684 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 01684 number no longer guarantees the caller is physically in Malvern. Fraudsters also "spoof" local codes like 01684 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 01684 dialling area
The marker shows Malvern; the shaded circle is an approximate indication of the area the 01684 code serves — exact Ofcom charging-area boundaries are irregular and don't follow a neat radius.
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Areas typically served by 01684
Settlements in and around the Malvern dialling area that typically use 01684 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 01684 from abroad
From outside the UK, dial your international access prefix, then the UK country code 44, then 1684 (the area code without its leading zero) and the local number.
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| United States & Canada | 011 44 1684 … |
| Europe / most of the world | 00 44 1684 … |
| Australia | 0011 44 1684 … |
| Any mobile phone | +44 1684 … |
History of the 01684 code
The code was 0684 until PhONEday, 16 April 1995, when a "1" was inserted after the leading zero to create 01684.
Top searched 01684 numbers
These are the 01684 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 01684 641012 | 18 | 12 Jun 2026 |
| 01684 641013 | 9 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 01684 212215 | 4 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01684 214444 | 4 | 19 Jun 2026 |
| 01684 362701 | 3 | 16 Jun 2026 |
| 01684 214446 | 2 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01684 215267 | 2 | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 01684 214472 | 2 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01684 214478 | 2 | 27 Jun 2026 |
| 01684 612752 | 1 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01684 302200 | 1 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01684 850212 | 1 | 8 Jul 2026 |
| 01684 591327 | 1 | 8 Jul 2026 |
| 01684 892997 | 1 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| 01684 292278 | 1 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| 01684 541931 | 1 | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 01684 593596 | 1 | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 01684 560134 | 1 | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 01684 213820 | 1 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 01684 213908 | 1 | 2 Jul 2026 |
Is a call from 01684 safe?
Most 01684 calls are ordinary local calls from Malvern homes and businesses. The main risk to be aware of is "neighbour spoofing", where a scammer fakes a local 01684 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 01684 (Malvern) number from outside the UK, drop the leading zero and dial +44 1684 followed by the local number.
Operators serving Malvern
These UK communications providers have been allocated 01684 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 |
| GCI Network Solutions Limited | 11 |
| 1XXXX | 10 |
| GTT-EMEA LTD | 4 |
| Vodafone Ltd (C&W) | 4 |
| TalkTalk Communications Limited | 4 |
| Colt Technology Services | 3 |
| Six Degrees Technology Group Limited | 3 |
Ofcom number ranges on 01684
Ofcom's National Numbering Plan lists 469 number blocks under 01684, of which 139 are allocated to 97 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) |
|---|---|---|
01684201… | Allocated | GTT-EMEA LTD |
01684205… | Allocated | GTT-EMEA LTD |
01684206… | Allocated | GTT-EMEA LTD |
01684207… | Allocated | GTT-EMEA LTD |
0168421… | Allocated | Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited |
0168422… | Allocated | GCI Network Solutions Limited |
0168423… | Allocated | TTNC Limited |
01684250… | Allocated | Linear Telecoms Limited |
01684251… | Allocated | Minotaur Telecom Limited |
01684252… | Allocated | Inet Telecoms Ltd (Voipfone) |
01684253… | Allocated | Internexus Networks Limited |
01684254… | Allocated | Hello Telecom (UK) Limited |
Showing 12 of 139 allocated blocks. Source: Ofcom telephone numbering data, updated weekly.
How to block and report 01684 spam calls
Block or report 01684
- You can block 01684 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 01684 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 01684 code
Where is the 01684 area code?
The 01684 area code is allocated by Ofcom to Malvern in Worcestershire, United Kingdom. It is a geographic UK landline dialling code under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. The surrounding dialling area also takes in Great Malvern, Upton upon Severn, Welland and nearby villages.
Is 01684 always a Malvern number?
Numbers with the 01684 prefix were originally allocated by Ofcom to Malvern. 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 Malvern.
How do I block 01684 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 01684 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 01684 call cost?
Calls to UK 01684 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 Malvern — useful when a caller is nearby but outside the 01684 boundary.
Living in or moving to Malvern?
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