Geographic numbers

01452 numbers in Gloucester

01452 is the area code for Gloucester. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 577 number ranges starting 01452, allocated to 88 providers. The largest holder is BT, with 23% of them.

Number type
Geographic numbers
01 / 02
Area
Gloucester
0 area codes
Ofcom ranges
577
334 allocated
First allocated
1994
88 providers

Who were 01452 ranges given to?

Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.

  • Not allocated to a provider243 ranges
  • BT130 ranges
  • Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited28 ranges
  • Virgin Media Limited16 ranges
  • Vodafone Ltd (C&W)16 ranges
  • Sky UK Limited13 ranges
  • TalkTalk Communications Limited10 ranges
  • Verizon UK Limited8 ranges
  • Magrathea Telecommunications Limited8 ranges
  • GCI Network Solutions Limited7 ranges
  • Colt Technology Services6 ranges
  • Daisy Communications Ltd5 ranges

+ 77 more

Range status

How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 01452.

Allocated · 334 Protected · 238 Free · 5

Allocations by year

19942026

What do these statuses mean?

Explore by the next digit

Each block below starts 01452. Pick one to narrow it down.

What a 01452 number tells you

What it is

Ordinary landline numbers tied to a place. The area code tells you which dialling area the number was issued for – 0161 is Manchester, 020 is London, 01388 is Bishop Auckland.

What it costs

Charged as a normal UK call and usually included in landline and mobile allowances.

Watch out for

A local-looking number feels familiar, which is exactly why scammers spoof them. A local area code is not proof the caller is local.

The range holder isn’t necessarily the caller. Ofcom gives numbers to providers in blocks, and people and businesses can take their number with them when they switch. To find out who actually called, check the full number.
Questions

01452 numbers: common questions

Who owns 01452 numbers?

Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 01452 to BT, Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited, Virgin Media Limited and others. Numbers can be moved between providers, so this shows who the range was originally given to – not who is using a particular number today.

How do I call a 01452 number from abroad?

Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 01452 becomes +44 1452 followed by the rest of the number.

How much does it cost to call a 01452 number?

Charged as a normal UK call and usually included in landline and mobile allowances.

Is a call from a 01452 number a scam?

A local-looking number feels familiar, which is exactly why scammers spoof them. A local area code is not proof the caller is local. Check the full number on Who’s Calling to see if it belongs to a verified business and what other people have reported.

Did a 01452 number call you?

Check the full number to see if it belongs to a verified UK business and what other people have reported.

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