01694 Area Code — Church Stretton, Craven Arms & Dorrington
01694 is the UK dialling code for Church Stretton in Shropshire, also serving Craven Arms, Dorrington and Acton Burnell, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. Our database has tracked 18 distinct 01694 numbers across 24 public lookups.
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Quick facts
Area code
01694
Location
Church Stretton
County
Shropshire
Region
West Midlands
Number type
Geographic landline
Number format
01694 XXX XXX
Operators serving
8+
Call cost
Standard rate
About the 01694 dialling code
01694 is the UK geographic dialling code for Church Stretton, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. It is used by landlines — and increasingly VoIP lines — registered to the Church Stretton area.
A full Church Stretton number is normally written as 01694 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 01694 number no longer guarantees the caller is physically in Church Stretton. Fraudsters also "spoof" local codes like 01694 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 01694 dialling area
The marker shows Church Stretton; the shaded circle is an approximate indication of the area the 01694 code serves — exact Ofcom charging-area boundaries are irregular and don't follow a neat radius.
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Areas typically served by 01694
Settlements in and around the Church Stretton dialling area that typically use 01694 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 01694 from abroad
From outside the UK, dial your international access prefix, then the UK country code 44, then 1694 (the area code without its leading zero) and the local number.
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| United States & Canada | 011 44 1694 … |
| Europe / most of the world | 00 44 1694 … |
| Australia | 0011 44 1694 … |
| Any mobile phone | +44 1694 … |
History of the 01694 code
The code was 0694 until PhONEday, 16 April 1995, when a "1" was inserted after the leading zero to create 01694.
Top searched 01694 numbers
These are the 01694 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 01694 721616 | 6 | 1 Jul 2026 |
| 01694 721615 | 2 | 30 Jun 2026 |
| 01694 721626 | 1 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01694 721600 | 1 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01694 721602 | 1 | 4 Jul 2026 |
| 01694 721599 | 1 | 4 Jul 2026 |
| 01694 721610 | 1 | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 01694 721608 | 1 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 01694 721606 | 1 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 01694 721622 | 1 | 1 Jul 2026 |
| 01694 721612 | 1 | 20 Jun 2026 |
| 01694 721620 | 1 | 17 Jun 2026 |
| 01694 721611 | 1 | 17 Jun 2026 |
| 01694 721619 | 1 | 17 Jun 2026 |
| 01694 721605 | 1 | 16 Jun 2026 |
| 01694 722862 | 1 | 12 Jun 2026 |
| 01694 721617 | 1 | 22 May 2026 |
| 01694 390103 | 1 | 14 May 2026 |
Is a call from 01694 safe?
Most 01694 calls are ordinary local calls from Church Stretton homes and businesses. The main risk to be aware of is "neighbour spoofing", where a scammer fakes a local 01694 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 01694 (Church Stretton) number from outside the UK, drop the leading zero and dial +44 1694 followed by the local number.
Operators serving Church Stretton
These UK communications providers have been allocated 01694 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 | 5 |
| Fuse 2 Communications Ltd | 2 |
| Digital Space Group Limited | 2 |
| TalkTalk Communications Limited | 2 |
| Vodafone Ltd (C&W) | 2 |
| Six Degrees Technology Group Limited | 1 |
| Magrathea Telecommunications Limited | 1 |
| Bicom Systems EURL | 1 |
Ofcom number ranges on 01694
Ofcom's National Numbering Plan lists 451 number blocks under 01694, of which 93 are allocated to 85 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) |
|---|---|---|
01694204… | Allocated | Six Degrees Technology Group Limited |
01694230… | Allocated | Linear Telecoms Limited |
01694231… | Allocated | Hello Telecom (UK) Limited |
01694233… | Allocated | Bicom Systems EURL |
01694234… | Allocated | Simwood eSMS Limited |
01694235… | Allocated | API Telecom Limited |
01694236… | Allocated | Invoco Ltd |
01694237… | Allocated | ICC Networks Ltd |
01694238… | Allocated | IOVOX Limited |
01694239… | Allocated | Ziron Limited |
0169424… | Allocated | Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited |
0169425… | Allocated | Vodafone Ltd (C&W) |
Showing 12 of 93 allocated blocks. Source: Ofcom telephone numbering data, updated weekly.
How to block and report 01694 spam calls
Block or report 01694
- You can block 01694 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 01694 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 01694 code
Where is the 01694 area code?
The 01694 area code is allocated by Ofcom to Church Stretton 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 Craven Arms, Dorrington, Acton Burnell and nearby villages.
Is 01694 always a Church Stretton number?
Numbers with the 01694 prefix were originally allocated by Ofcom to Church Stretton. 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 Church Stretton.
How do I block 01694 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 01694 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 01694 call cost?
Calls to UK 01694 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 Church Stretton — useful when a caller is nearby but outside the 01694 boundary.
Living in or moving to Church Stretton?
Our free postcode reports cover house prices, crime, broadband and schools for the districts around Church Stretton.
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