01691 Area Code — Oswestry, Gobowen & Chirk
01691 is the UK dialling code for Oswestry in Shropshire, also serving Gobowen, Chirk and Whittington, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. Our database has tracked 94 distinct 01691 numbers across 107 public lookups.
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Quick facts
Area code
01691
Location
Oswestry
County
Shropshire
Region
West Midlands
Number type
Geographic landline
Number format
01691 XXX XXX
Operators serving
8+
Call cost
Standard rate
About the 01691 dialling code
01691 is the UK geographic dialling code for Oswestry, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. It is used by landlines — and increasingly VoIP lines — registered to the Oswestry area.
A full Oswestry number is normally written as 01691 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 01691 number no longer guarantees the caller is physically in Oswestry. Fraudsters also "spoof" local codes like 01691 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 01691 dialling area
The marker shows Oswestry; the shaded circle is an approximate indication of the area the 01691 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 01691
Settlements in and around the Oswestry dialling area that typically use 01691 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 01691 from abroad
From outside the UK, dial your international access prefix, then the UK country code 44, then 1691 (the area code without its leading zero) and the local number.
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| United States & Canada | 011 44 1691 … |
| Europe / most of the world | 00 44 1691 … |
| Australia | 0011 44 1691 … |
| Any mobile phone | +44 1691 … |
History of the 01691 code
The code was 0691 until PhONEday, 16 April 1995, when a "1" was inserted after the leading zero to create 01691.
Top searched 01691 numbers
These are the 01691 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 01691 653936 | 5 | 20 Jun 2026 |
| 01691 654343 | 3 | 8 Jul 2026 |
| 01691 653944 | 2 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01691 653945 | 2 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 01691 779461 | 2 | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 01691 654368 | 2 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01691 880832 | 2 | 27 Jun 2026 |
| 01691 655123 | 2 | 26 Jun 2026 |
| 01691 404283 | 2 | 18 Jun 2026 |
| 01691 587332 | 1 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01691 664190 | 1 | 8 Jul 2026 |
| 01691 779503 | 1 | 8 Jul 2026 |
| 01691 653937 | 1 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01691 404279 | 1 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01691 653930 | 1 | 5 Jul 2026 |
| 01691 653941 | 1 | 4 Jul 2026 |
| 01691 404289 | 1 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 01691 404288 | 1 | 1 Jul 2026 |
| 01691 404284 | 1 | 1 Jul 2026 |
| 01691 404314 | 1 | 29 Jun 2026 |
Is a call from 01691 safe?
Most 01691 calls are ordinary local calls from Oswestry homes and businesses. The main risk to be aware of is "neighbour spoofing", where a scammer fakes a local 01691 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 01691 (Oswestry) number from outside the UK, drop the leading zero and dial +44 1691 followed by the local number.
Operators serving Oswestry
These UK communications providers have been allocated 01691 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 | 22 |
| Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited | 7 |
| Magrathea Telecommunications Limited | 5 |
| TalkTalk Communications Limited | 4 |
| Sky UK Limited | 4 |
| Colt Technology Services | 3 |
| Barritel Limited | 3 |
| Vodafone Ltd (C&W) | 3 |
Ofcom number ranges on 01691
Ofcom's National Numbering Plan lists 379 number blocks under 01691, of which 137 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) |
|---|---|---|
01691200… | Allocated | Barritel Limited |
01691201… | Allocated | Barritel Limited |
01691202… | Allocated | Barritel Limited |
0169121… | Allocated | (AQ) LIMITED |
0169122… | Allocated | Voiceflex Limited |
01691238… | Allocated | TalkTalk Communications Limited |
01691239… | Allocated | TalkTalk Communications Limited |
0169124… | Allocated | Redcentric Solutions Limited |
01691257… | Allocated | Digital Space Group Limited |
0169126… | Allocated | Telecom2 Limited |
0169127… | Allocated | VoIP-Un Limited |
0169128… | Allocated | Nationwide Telephone Assistance Ltd |
Showing 12 of 137 allocated blocks. Source: Ofcom telephone numbering data, updated weekly.
How to block and report 01691 spam calls
Block or report 01691
- You can block 01691 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 01691 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 01691 code
Where is the 01691 area code?
The 01691 area code is allocated by Ofcom to Oswestry 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 Gobowen, Chirk, Whittington and nearby villages.
Is 01691 always a Oswestry number?
Numbers with the 01691 prefix were originally allocated by Ofcom to Oswestry. 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 Oswestry.
How do I block 01691 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 01691 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 01691 call cost?
Calls to UK 01691 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 Oswestry — useful when a caller is nearby but outside the 01691 boundary.
Living in or moving to Oswestry?
Our free postcode reports cover house prices, crime, broadband and schools for the districts around Oswestry.
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