UK area code
01656 area code — Bridgend
01656 is Ofcom’s Bridgend numbering area, in Bridgend, Wales. 97 phone companies hold its 163 allocated number blocks. Its numbers are written like 01656 234 567. The nearest other codes are 01443 Pontypridd (19 km) and 01639 Neath (23 km).
01656 at a glance
- Ofcom area name
- Bridgend
- Council area
- Bridgend
- Country
- Wales
- Number format
- 01656 234 567 (4+6)
- Local calls
- Full number recommended
- Current code since
- 1995 (previously 0656)
- Allocated blocks
- 163 of 442 (37%) across 97 providers
- Newest block
- 18 June 2026 (2 in the last 12 months)
Sources: Ofcom numbering data (weekly) and area-code list, Ofcom Numbering Plan, ONS geography.
What people check and report about 01656 numbers
From searches in our lookup form since 13 May 2026 and the verdicts and reports visitors left. A check means someone typed the number in, usually after a missed call.
Caller verdicts on 01656 numbers: 1
1 scam. Too few to show shares yet.
Most-reported and most-checked 01656 numbers
| Number | Verdicts | Reports | People checking |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01656 667952 | 1 scam | — | 1 |
If a 01656 number called you
No clear pattern in reports for these numbers yet. If a call worried you:
- 1
Call back on a number you trust
If a caller says they're your bank, HMRC, a courier or a council, hang up and ring the organisation on the number from its website or your statement, never the number that called you. Caller ID can be faked.
- 2
Forward it to 7726
On a mobile, copy the caller's number from your recent calls and text it to 7726 (it spells SPAM). Scam texts can be forwarded to 7726 as they are. It's free, and your network uses the reports to investigate and block numbers.
- 3
Stop sales calls
Register your landline and mobile free with the Telephone Preference Service (0345 070 0707). Legitimate UK marketers must check it; calls should drop within 28 days. It won't stop scammers.
- 4
If you lost money or shared details
Call your bank on the number on your card (or 159 to reach most UK banks safely), then report it to Report Fraud online or on 0300 123 2040. Report Fraud replaced Action Fraud on 4 December 2025 for England, Wales and Northern Ireland; in Scotland call Police Scotland on 101.
01656 history and number format
Number format: Numbers on 01656 use Ofcom's 4+6 format: the 5-digit code (including the leading 0) followed by a 6-digit local number — written like 01656 234 567.
Before 1995: 01656 took its current form at PhONEday on 16 April 1995, when a "1" was inserted into every UK geographic code — before that the area dialled 0656.
Local dialling: Traditionally not from another 01656 landline, but it now depends on your provider: Ofcom stopped requiring providers to offer local (code-free) dialling on 11 March 2022. Dialling 01656 first always works, and mobiles always need it.
Allocation record: the oldest number block still visible on 01656 was allocated on 15 July 1994, and the most recent on 18 June 2026. 2 blocks were allocated in the last 12 months — newly-activated ranges with no call history, which is worth knowing when an unfamiliar 01656 number rings (see the weekly numbering changelog for every new allocation.)
Phone companies holding 01656 numbers
Every Ofcom range holder with blocks on 01656, by allocated blocks. The holder is the company Ofcom allocated the block to; a number can since have been ported to another provider (see range holder vs current provider).
| Range holder | Allocated | All blocks | First block | Latest block |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BT | 23 | 23 | 15 July 1994 | 20 November 2023 |
| GCI Network Solutions Limited | 11 | 11 | 2 May 2017 | 26 February 2024 |
| TalkTalk Communications Limited | 8 | 8 | 20 January 2012 | 7 April 2017 |
| Virgin Media Limited | 8 | 8 | 30 April 1996 | 29 June 2012 |
| Vodafone Ltd (C&W) | 8 | 8 | 9 September 2013 | 9 September 2013 |
| Sky UK Limited | 6 | 6 | 1 July 2013 | 3 March 2020 |
| Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited | 3 | 3 | 24 December 2004 | 18 June 2026 |
| Colt Technology Services | 2 | 2 | 17 April 2015 | 7 May 2020 |
| Digital Space Group Limited | 2 | 2 | 15 March 2016 | 12 April 2016 |
| Fuse 2 Communications Ltd | 2 | 2 | 4 July 2017 | 22 January 2024 |
| IOVOX Limited | 2 | 2 | 4 July 2012 | 23 December 2016 |
| Six Degrees Technology Group Limited | 2 | 2 | 13 January 2020 | 13 January 2020 |
| TGL Services (UK) Ltd | 2 | 2 | 2 February 2015 | 2 February 2015 |
| (AQ) LIMITED | 1 | 1 | 12 September 2012 | 12 September 2012 |
| 24 Seven Cloud Communications Ltd | 1 | 1 | 17 January 2020 | 17 January 2020 |
| 8x8 Communications UK Limited | 1 | 1 | 5 April 2012 | 5 April 2012 |
| AQL Wholesale Ltd | 1 | 1 | 1 November 2004 | 1 November 2004 |
| Adepteo Limited | 1 | 1 | 6 December 2016 | 6 December 2016 |
| Andrews & Arnold (Numbers) Ltd | 1 | 1 | 27 March 2009 | 27 March 2009 |
| Atomstream Limited | 1 | 1 | 26 March 2010 | 26 March 2010 |
| Barritel Limited | 1 | 1 | 27 June 2007 | 27 June 2007 |
| Belgacom International Carrier Services SA | 1 | 1 | 20 August 2021 | 20 August 2021 |
| Bicom Systems EURL | 1 | 1 | 1 March 2012 | 1 March 2012 |
| Bink Networks Ltd | 1 | 1 | 27 March 2023 | 27 March 2023 |
| Buzz Networks Limited | 1 | 1 | 2 December 2015 | 2 December 2015 |
| CFL Communications Ltd | 1 | 1 | 14 July 2009 | 14 July 2009 |
| Calltracks Limited | 1 | 1 | 23 September 2013 | 23 September 2013 |
| Content Guru Limited | 1 | 1 | 12 October 2012 | 12 October 2012 |
| Convergence Group (wireless) Networks Limited | 1 | 1 | 21 May 2019 | 21 May 2019 |
| Core Telecom Limited | 1 | 1 | 6 August 2010 | 6 August 2010 |
Showing the 30 largest of 97 holders.
Openreach exchanges at Bridgend
Exchanges Openreach lists at this location in its copper stop-sell programme, with the date new copper orders stop.
- Bridgend SWBNPStop sell 26-May-25 · Tranche 16
All number blocks on 01656first 200 of 442, by prefix
| Prefix | Status | Range holder |
|---|---|---|
| +44 165600 | Protected | — |
| +44 165601 | Protected | — |
| +44 165602 | Protected | — |
| +44 165603 | Protected | — |
| +44 165604 | Protected | — |
| +44 165605 | Protected | — |
| +44 165606 | Protected | — |
| +44 165607 | Protected | — |
| +44 165608 | Protected | — |
| +44 165609 | Protected | — |
| +44 165610 | Protected | — |
| +44 165611 | Protected | — |
| +44 165612 | Protected | — |
| +44 165613 | Protected | — |
| +44 165614 | Protected | — |
| +44 165615 | Protected | — |
| +44 165616 | Protected | — |
| +44 165617 | Protected | — |
| +44 165618 | Protected | — |
| +44 165619 | Protected | — |
| +44 1656200 | Protected | — |
| +44 1656201 | Protected | — |
| +44 1656202 | Protected | — |
| +44 1656203 | Protected | — |
| +44 1656204 | Protected | — |
| +44 1656205 | Protected | — |
| +44 1656206 | Protected | — |
| +44 1656207 | Protected | — |
| +44 1656208 | Protected | — |
| +44 1656209 | Protected | — |
| +44 1656210 | Protected | — |
| +44 1656211 | Protected | — |
| +44 1656212 | Protected | — |
| +44 1656213 | Protected | — |
| +44 1656214 | Protected | — |
| +44 1656215 | Protected | — |
| +44 1656216 | Protected | — |
| +44 1656217 | Protected | — |
| +44 1656218 | Protected | — |
| +44 1656219 | Protected | — |
| +44 1656220 | Allocated | IOVOX Limited |
| +44 1656221 | Allocated | Adepteo Limited |
| +44 1656222 | Allocated | Sky UK Limited |
| +44 1656223 | Allocated | Mintaka Limited |
| +44 1656224 | Allocated | TalkTalk Communications Limited |
| +44 1656225 | Allocated | Number Services Ltd. |
| +44 1656226 | Allocated | Fuse 2 Communications Ltd |
| +44 1656227 | Protected | — |
| +44 1656228 | Allocated | IP Voice Networks Ltd |
| +44 1656229 | Allocated | NFON UK Ltd |
| +44 165623 | Allocated | TelNG Limited |
| +44 165624 | Allocated | Barritel Limited |
| +44 165625 | Allocated | Voiceflex Limited |
| +44 165626 | Allocated | TTNC Limited |
| +44 1656270 | Protected | — |
| +44 1656271 | Protected | — |
| +44 1656272 | Protected | — |
| +44 1656273 | Protected | — |
| +44 1656274 | Protected | — |
| +44 1656275 | Protected | — |
| +44 1656276 | Protected | — |
| +44 1656277 | Allocated | Spitfire Network Services Limited |
| +44 1656278 | Protected | — |
| +44 1656279 | Protected | — |
| +44 165628 | Allocated | Localphone Limited |
| +44 165629 | Allocated | Net-Work Internet Ltd |
| +44 165630 | Allocated | Virgin Media Limited |
| +44 1656310 | Allocated | Virgin Media Limited |
| +44 1656311 | Allocated | Virgin Media Limited |
| +44 1656312 | Allocated | Virgin Media Limited |
| +44 1656313 | Allocated | Virgin Media Limited |
| +44 1656314 | Allocated | Virgin Media Limited |
| +44 1656315 | Protected | — |
| +44 1656316 | Protected | — |
| +44 1656317 | Allocated | Virgin Media Limited |
| +44 1656318 | Allocated | Virgin Media Limited |
| +44 1656319 | Protected | — |
| +44 165632 | Allocated | Redcentric Solutions Limited |
| +44 165633 | Allocated | Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited |
| +44 165634 | Allocated | Vodafone Ltd (C&W) |
| +44 1656350 | Allocated | GCI Network Solutions Limited |
| +44 1656351 | Allocated | GCI Network Solutions Limited |
| +44 1656352 | Allocated | GCI Network Solutions Limited |
| +44 1656353 | Allocated | GCI Network Solutions Limited |
| +44 1656354 | Allocated | GCI Network Solutions Limited |
| +44 1656355 | Allocated | GCI Network Solutions Limited |
| +44 1656356 | Allocated | GCI Network Solutions Limited |
| +44 1656357 | Allocated | GCI Network Solutions Limited |
| +44 1656358 | Allocated | GCI Network Solutions Limited |
| +44 1656359 | Allocated | GCI Network Solutions Limited |
| +44 165636 | Allocated | AQL Wholesale Ltd |
| +44 1656370 | Allocated | Linear Telecoms Limited |
| +44 1656371 | Allocated | Ziron Limited |
| +44 1656372 | Allocated | TalkTalk Communications Limited |
| +44 1656373 | Allocated | Content Guru Limited |
| +44 1656374 | Allocated | Media Hawk Ltd |
| +44 1656375 | Allocated | Minotaur Telecom Limited |
| +44 1656376 | Allocated | IOVOX Limited |
| +44 1656377 | Protected | — |
| +44 1656378 | Allocated | ICC Networks Ltd |
| +44 1656379 | Protected | — |
| +44 165638 | Protected | — |
| +44 165639 | Allocated | Flextel Limited |
| +44 165640 | Protected | — |
| +44 165641 | Allocated | Nationwide Telephone Assistance Ltd |
| +44 165642 | Allocated | (AQ) LIMITED |
| +44 1656430 | Protected | — |
| +44 1656431 | Protected | — |
| +44 1656432 | Protected | — |
| +44 1656433 | Protected | — |
| +44 1656434 | Protected | — |
| +44 1656435 | Protected | — |
| +44 1656436 | Protected | — |
| +44 1656437 | Allocated | Digital Space Group Limited |
| +44 1656438 | Protected | — |
| +44 1656439 | Protected | — |
| +44 165644 | Allocated | VoIP-Un Limited |
| +44 1656450 | Allocated | Nodemax Limited |
| +44 1656451 | Allocated | TalkTalk Communications Limited |
| +44 1656452 | Allocated | Solutios Limited |
| +44 1656453 | Allocated | Served Up Limited |
| +44 1656454 | Protected | — |
| +44 1656455 | Protected | — |
| +44 1656456 | Allocated | Telecom2 Limited |
| +44 1656457 | Allocated | Inet Telecoms Ltd (Voipfone) |
| +44 1656458 | Allocated | Voxbone SA |
| +44 1656459 | Allocated | Mars Communications Limited |
| +44 1656460 | Quarantined | — |
| +44 1656461 | Allocated | Andrews & Arnold (Numbers) Ltd |
| +44 1656462 | Allocated | Telecoms World Direct Limited |
| +44 1656463 | Protected | — |
| +44 1656464 | Allocated | Invade International Ltd |
| +44 1656465 | Allocated | CFL Communications Ltd |
| +44 1656466 | Protected | — |
| +44 1656467 | Allocated | Nexus Telecommunications Limited |
| +44 1656468 | Protected | — |
| +44 1656469 | Quarantined | — |
| +44 1656470 | Allocated | Buzz Networks Limited |
| +44 1656471 | Allocated | TeleWare Group Limited |
| +44 1656472 | Allocated | Atomstream Limited |
| +44 1656473 | Allocated | Digitech Solutions Global Limited |
| +44 1656474 | Protected | — |
| +44 1656475 | Allocated | Suretec Systems Ltd |
| +44 1656476 | Allocated | Calltracks Limited |
| +44 1656477 | Allocated | Telappliant Limited |
| +44 1656478 | Allocated | Windsor Telecom Limited |
| +44 1656479 | Allocated | Simwood eSMS Limited |
| +44 1656480 | Allocated | Datazero Ltd |
| +44 1656481 | Allocated | Telephone Box Limited |
| +44 1656482 | Protected | — |
| +44 1656483 | Allocated | Phone Co-Op Numbering Limited |
| +44 1656484 | Allocated | Invosys Limited |
| +44 1656485 | Allocated | TGL Services (UK) Ltd |
| +44 1656486 | Allocated | Nexbridge Communications Limited |
| +44 1656487 | Protected | — |
| +44 1656488 | Allocated | INTELLIGENT EXCHANGES LIMITED |
| +44 1656489 | Allocated | Core Telecom Limited |
| +44 1656490 | Protected | — |
| +44 1656491 | Allocated | Hello Telecom (UK) Limited |
| +44 1656492 | Allocated | Internexus Networks Limited |
| +44 1656493 | Allocated | Bicom Systems EURL |
| +44 1656494 | Protected | — |
| +44 1656495 | Protected | — |
| +44 1656496 | Protected | — |
| +44 1656497 | Allocated | Invoco Ltd |
| +44 1656498 | Allocated | 8x8 Communications UK Limited |
| +44 1656499 | Protected | — |
| +44 1656500 | Allocated | Nuso Cloud UK Limited |
| +44 1656501 | Allocated | Redwood Technologies Ltd |
| +44 1656502 | Allocated | Kalnet4U Ltd |
| +44 1656503 | Allocated | TalkTalk Communications Limited |
| +44 1656504 | Allocated | Resilient Limited |
| +44 1656505 | Protected | — |
| +44 1656506 | Allocated | Fuse 2 Communications Ltd |
| +44 1656507 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 1656508 | Allocated | Colt Technology Services |
| +44 1656509 | Allocated | XoverX Ltd |
| +44 1656510 | Allocated | Convergence Group (wireless) Networks Limited |
| +44 1656511 | Allocated | YayYay Limited |
| +44 1656512 | Protected | — |
| +44 1656513 | Allocated | Sky UK Limited |
| +44 1656514 | Allocated | Sky UK Limited |
| +44 1656515 | Protected | — |
| +44 1656516 | Allocated | I.T Communications Limited |
| +44 1656517 | Protected | — |
| +44 1656518 | Allocated | Internet of Things Limited |
| +44 1656519 | Allocated | Orbtalk Limited |
| +44 1656520 | Allocated | Sky UK Limited |
| +44 1656521 | Allocated | EVE CONNECT LTD |
| +44 1656522 | Allocated | ICUK Computing Services Limited |
| +44 1656523 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 1656524 | Allocated | Dial 9 Communications Limited |
| +44 1656525 | Allocated | Telecom 10 Ltd |
| +44 1656526 | Allocated | 24 Seven Cloud Communications Ltd |
| +44 1656527 | Allocated | DIDWW Ireland Limited |
| +44 1656528 | Allocated | SiPalto Ltd |
| +44 1656529 | Allocated | Sky UK Limited |
| +44 1656530 | Allocated | BT |
| +44 1656531 | Allocated | Orange Business Holdings UK Limited |
| +44 1656532 | Allocated | BT |
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- 01443 Pontypridd19 km away
- 01639 Neath23 km away
- 01446 Barry24 km away
- 01792 Swansea28 km away
- BT23 allocated blocks on 01656
- GCI Network Solutions Limited11 allocated blocks on 01656
- TalkTalk Communications Limited8 allocated blocks on 01656
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FAQs about 01656
Where is area code 01656?
01656 is Ofcom's Bridgend numbering area, in Bridgend, Wales. Its exchange town is in Bridgend. From abroad, drop the 0 and dial +44 1656.
Do I need to dial 01656 for a local call?
Traditionally not from another 01656 landline, but it now depends on your provider: Ofcom stopped requiring providers to offer local (code-free) dialling on 11 March 2022. Dialling 01656 first always works, and mobiles always need it.
How are 01656 numbers written?
Numbers on 01656 use Ofcom's 4+6 format: the 5-digit code (including the leading 0) followed by a 6-digit local number — written like 01656 234 567. From abroad the leading zero is dropped: +44 1656 then the local number.
What was the 01656 area code before?
01656 took its current form at PhONEday on 16 April 1995, when a "1" was inserted into every UK geographic code — before that the area dialled 0656. Old signage or stationery showing 0656 refers to the same Bridgend numbers.
Which phone companies hold 01656 numbers?
Ofcom lists 97 providers with allocated blocks on 01656. The largest are BT with 23 of the 163 allocated blocks, GCI Network Solutions Limited with 11 of the 163 allocated blocks and TalkTalk Communications Limited with 8 of the 163 allocated blocks. Numbers can be ported, so a number's current provider may differ from the block's holder.
Are 01656 numbers reported as scams?
1 caller verdict have been left on 01656 numbers: 1 scam, 0 nuisance and 0 safe.
Which area codes are next to 01656?
By distance between exchange towns, the nearest other codes are 01443 Pontypridd (19 km), 01639 Neath (23 km), 01446 Barry (24 km) and 01792 Swansea (28 km).
How do I report a scam call from a 01656 number?
On a mobile, text the caller's number to 7726 (free). If you lost money or shared details, call your bank and report it to Report Fraud (0300 123 2040), which replaced Action Fraud in December 2025. Unwanted sales calls go to the ICO after registering with the Telephone Preference Service.