01981 Area Code — Wormbridge, Ewyas Harold & Longtown
01981 is the UK dialling code for Wormbridge in Herefordshire, also serving Ewyas Harold, Longtown and Madley, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. Our database has tracked 8 distinct 01981 numbers across 8 public lookups.
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Quick facts
Area code
01981
Location
Wormbridge
County
Herefordshire
Region
West Midlands
Number type
Geographic landline
Number format
01981 XXX XXX
Operators serving
8+
Call cost
Standard rate
About the 01981 dialling code
01981 is the UK geographic dialling code for Wormbridge, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. It is used by landlines — and increasingly VoIP lines — registered to the Wormbridge area.
A full Wormbridge number is normally written as 01981 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 01981 number no longer guarantees the caller is physically in Wormbridge. Fraudsters also "spoof" local codes like 01981 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 01981 dialling area
The marker shows Wormbridge; the shaded circle is an approximate indication of the area the 01981 code serves — exact Ofcom charging-area boundaries are irregular and don't follow a neat radius.
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Areas typically served by 01981
Settlements in and around the Wormbridge dialling area that typically use 01981 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 01981 from abroad
From outside the UK, dial your international access prefix, then the UK country code 44, then 1981 (the area code without its leading zero) and the local number.
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| United States & Canada | 011 44 1981 … |
| Europe / most of the world | 00 44 1981 … |
| Australia | 0011 44 1981 … |
| Any mobile phone | +44 1981 … |
History of the 01981 code
The code was 0981 until PhONEday, 16 April 1995, when a "1" was inserted after the leading zero to create 01981.
Top searched 01981 numbers
These are the 01981 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 01981 344303 | 1 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 01981 258983 | 1 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01981 259040 | 1 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01981 259044 | 1 | 27 Jun 2026 |
| 01981 200326 | 1 | 12 Jun 2026 |
| 01981 312120 | 1 | 4 Jun 2026 |
| 01981 259012 | 1 | 20 May 2026 |
| 01981 500353 | 1 | 19 May 2026 |
Is a call from 01981 safe?
Most 01981 calls are ordinary local calls from Wormbridge homes and businesses. The main risk to be aware of is "neighbour spoofing", where a scammer fakes a local 01981 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 01981 (Wormbridge) number from outside the UK, drop the leading zero and dial +44 1981 followed by the local number.
Operators serving Wormbridge
These UK communications providers have been allocated 01981 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 |
|---|---|
| Six Degrees Technology Group Limited | 10 |
| BT | 10 |
| Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited | 2 |
| Convergence Group (wireless) Networks Limited | 2 |
| Fuse 2 Communications Ltd | 2 |
| TalkTalk Communications Limited | 2 |
| Digital Space Group Limited | 2 |
| Alnitak GmbH | 1 |
Ofcom number ranges on 01981
Ofcom's National Numbering Plan lists 406 number blocks under 01981, of which 109 are allocated to 86 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) |
|---|---|---|
0198120… | Allocated | Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited |
01981210… | Allocated | Linear Telecoms Limited |
01981211… | Allocated | Nexbridge Communications Limited |
01981214… | Allocated | Convergence Group (wireless) Networks Limited |
01981215… | Allocated | Internexus Networks Limited |
01981216… | Allocated | Simwood eSMS Limited |
01981217… | Allocated | Inet Telecoms Ltd (Voipfone) |
01981218… | Allocated | Hello Telecom (UK) Limited |
01981219… | Allocated | Orbtalk Limited |
0198124… | Allocated | BT |
0198125… | Allocated | BT |
0198126… | Allocated | Flextel Limited |
Showing 12 of 109 allocated blocks. Source: Ofcom telephone numbering data, updated weekly.
How to block and report 01981 spam calls
Block or report 01981
- You can block 01981 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 01981 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 01981 code
Where is the 01981 area code?
The 01981 area code is allocated by Ofcom to Wormbridge in Herefordshire, United Kingdom. It is a geographic UK landline dialling code under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. The surrounding dialling area also takes in Ewyas Harold, Longtown, Madley and nearby villages.
Is 01981 always a Wormbridge number?
Numbers with the 01981 prefix were originally allocated by Ofcom to Wormbridge. 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 Wormbridge.
How do I block 01981 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 01981 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 01981 call cost?
Calls to UK 01981 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 Wormbridge — useful when a caller is nearby but outside the 01981 boundary.
Living in or moving to Wormbridge?
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