01562 Area Code
The dialling code for Kidderminster: what 01562 numbers are, who holds them, and what to do about a call you don't recognise.
What Is the 01562 Area Code?
Kidderminster landline number. 01562 is the dialling code for Kidderminster. Numbers starting 01562 are landline numbers for that area. Internet phone services can use them too, so a caller is not necessarily in Kidderminster.
Who was the range allocated to?
Ofcom has allocated 01562 numbers to 98 providers. The largest holders are BT, Virgin Media Limited and Vodafone Ltd (C&W).
Numbers can be moved (ported) between networks, so the network a caller uses today may not be the one Ofcom allocated the block to. The allocation does not identify the person or business using a number.
Had a call from a 01562 number you don't recognise?
We can't tell you who called: an area code only shows the type of number and the provider Ofcom allocated the range to.
- Don't call back in a hurry, even if a message says it's urgent. Never give bank details or security codes on a call you didn't expect.
- Block the number from your phone's recent calls list.
- Forward scam texts free to 7726. Report unwanted marketing calls to the ICO, and see Ofcom's advice on scam calls.
- Register your number with the Telephone Preference Service to opt out of sales calls.
About the 01562 Range
| Number type | Kidderminster landline number |
|---|---|
| Area | Kidderminster |
| Number format | 01562 XXXXXX |
| Allocated by Ofcom | 43% of the range, to 98 providers |
| First allocation on record | 15 July 1994 |
| Most recent allocation | 17 March 2026 |
Largest holders of 01562 numbers
| Provider (as allocated by Ofcom) | Share of range | First allocated |
|---|---|---|
| BT | 13% | 15 July 1994 |
| Virgin Media Limited | 3% | 29 June 2012 |
| Vodafone Ltd (C&W) | 3% | 5 September 2013 |
| GCI Network Solutions Limited | 2% | 25 April 2017 |
| AQL Wholesale Ltd | 1% | 1 November 2004 |
| Flextel Limited | 1% | 25 October 2005 |
92 more providers hold smaller blocks.
Allocation data: Ofcom numbering data, as published 28 October 2026.
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Common Questions About 01562 Numbers
Where is the 01562 area code?
01562 is the dialling code for Kidderminster. Numbers starting 01562 are landline numbers for that area. Internet phone services can use them too, so a caller is not necessarily in Kidderminster.
Is 01562 a mobile number?
No. 01562 is a landline (geographic) area code for Kidderminster. UK mobile numbers start with 07.
Who does the 01562 range belong to?
Ofcom has allocated 01562 numbers to 98 providers. The largest holders are BT, Virgin Media Limited and Vodafone Ltd (C&W). Numbers can be moved (ported) between networks, so the network a caller uses today may not be the one Ofcom allocated the block to. The allocation does not identify the person or business using a number.
Who called me from a 01562 number?
We can't tell you who called. An area code only shows the type of number and which provider Ofcom allocated the range to. If you don't recognise a 01562 number, don't call back in a hurry, and never give out bank details or security codes on a call you didn't expect.
Block the number from your phone's recent calls list. Forward scam texts free to 7726, report unwanted marketing calls to the ICO, and see Ofcom's advice on scam calls.