01957 Area Code
The dialling code for Mid Yell: what 01957 numbers are, who holds them, and what to do about a call you don't recognise.
What Is the 01957 Area Code?
Mid Yell landline number. 01957 is the dialling code for Mid Yell. Numbers starting 01957 are landline numbers for that area. Internet phone services can use them too, so a caller is not necessarily in Mid Yell.
Who was the range allocated to?
Ofcom has allocated 01957 numbers to 77 providers. The largest holders are BT, Digital Space Group Limited and (Aq) Limited.
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 01957 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 01957 Range
| Number type | Mid Yell landline number |
|---|---|
| Area | Mid Yell |
| Number format | 01957 XXXXXX |
| Allocated by Ofcom | 35% of the range, to 77 providers |
| First allocation on record | 21 March 1995 |
| Most recent allocation | 26 January 2026 |
Largest holders of 01957 numbers
| Provider (as allocated by Ofcom) | Share of range | First allocated |
|---|---|---|
| BT | 7% | 21 March 1995 |
| Digital Space Group Limited | 1% | 9 June 2008 |
| (Aq) Limited | 1% | 28 September 2012 |
| AQL Wholesale Ltd | 1% | 3 January 2008 |
| Barritel Limited | 1% | 6 June 2007 |
| CFL Communications Ltd | 1% | 21 July 2009 |
71 more providers hold smaller blocks.
Allocation data: Ofcom numbering data, as published 28 October 2026.
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Common Questions About 01957 Numbers
Where is the 01957 area code?
01957 is the dialling code for Mid Yell. Numbers starting 01957 are landline numbers for that area. Internet phone services can use them too, so a caller is not necessarily in Mid Yell.
Is 01957 a mobile number?
No. 01957 is a landline (geographic) area code for Mid Yell. UK mobile numbers start with 07.
Who does the 01957 range belong to?
Ofcom has allocated 01957 numbers to 77 providers. The largest holders are BT, Digital Space Group Limited and (Aq) Limited. 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 01957 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 01957 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.