Geographic numbers

01947 numbers in Whitby

01947 is the area code for Whitby. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 433 number ranges starting 01947, allocated to 89 providers. The largest holder is BT, with 2% of them.

Number type
Geographic numbers
01 / 02
Area
Whitby
0 area codes
Ofcom ranges
433
114 allocated
First allocated
1994
89 providers

Who were 01947 ranges given to?

Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.

  • Not allocated to a provider319 ranges
  • BT9 ranges
  • Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited7 ranges
  • Resilient Limited3 ranges
  • TalkTalk Communications Limited3 ranges
  • Sky UK Limited3 ranges
  • Fuse 2 Communications Ltd2 ranges
  • Vodafone Ltd (C&W)2 ranges
  • Six Degrees Technology Group Limited2 ranges
  • Digital Space Group Limited2 ranges
  • GCI Network Solutions Limited2 ranges
  • Belgacom International Carrier Services SA1 range

+ 78 more

Range status

How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 01947.

Protected · 307 Allocated · 114 Free · 11 Quarantined · 1

Allocations by year

19942026

What do these statuses mean?

Explore by the next digit

Each block below starts 01947. Pick one to narrow it down.

What a 01947 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

01947 numbers: common questions

Who owns 01947 numbers?

Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 01947 to BT, Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited, Resilient 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 01947 number from abroad?

Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 01947 becomes +44 1947 followed by the rest of the number.

How much does it cost to call a 01947 number?

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

Is a call from a 01947 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 01947 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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