01689 area code
Orpington
The area code 01689 is for Orpington and the surrounding area.
Locations using 01689 numbers include:
- Farnborough
- Lodge Hill
- Orpington
- St Mary Cray
Most numbers using the 01689 area code are normal Orpington landlines but be aware that, as is the case for all UK area codes, such numbers may also be used for services without any physical link to the area. (More info)
01689 area code information
| Area code: | 01689 |
| Location: | Orpington |
| Ceremonial county: | Kent |
| Call costs: | Normal landline rate |
| Local number length: | 6 digits |
| Number format: | 01689 xxxxxx |
| International number format: | +44 1689 xxxxxx |
| Number shortages predicted: | No |
| Last code change: | April 1995 (previously 0689) |
Area code history
Orpington's original area code was 0072. This lasted until 1968 when the code was changed to 0689, as part of a nationwide plan to free up numbers starting 00 for other purposes.
The 0689 code eventually became 01689, following a renumbering programme that took place across the UK during April 1995.