Geographic numbers

0114 area code: Sheffield

0114 is the area code for Sheffield. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 1,000 number ranges starting 0114, allocated to 143 providers. The largest holder is BT, with 7% of them.

Number type
Geographic numbers
01 / 02
Area
Sheffield
Area code 0114
Ofcom ranges
1,000
275 allocated
First allocated
1994
143 providers

Who were 0114 ranges given to?

Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.

  • Not allocated to a provider725 ranges
  • BT65 ranges
  • Virgin Media Limited16 ranges
  • Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited12 ranges
  • Vodafone Ltd (C&W)12 ranges
  • GCI Network Solutions Limited11 ranges
  • Colt Technology Services5 ranges
  • TalkTalk Communications Limited5 ranges
  • Sky UK Limited5 ranges
  • Digital Space Group Limited3 ranges
  • Digitech Solutions Global Limited2 ranges
  • AQL Wholesale Ltd2 ranges

+ 132 more

Range status

How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 0114.

Protected · 715 Allocated · 275 Free · 7 Quarantined · 3

Allocations by year

19942026

What do these statuses mean?

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Each block below starts 0114. Pick one to narrow it down.

What a 0114 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.
TV and radio numbers. Ofcom reserves 0114 496 0000 – 0999 for use in TV and radio drama, so the numbers you hear on screen don’t belong to real people.
Questions

0114 numbers: common questions

Where is the 0114 area code?

0114 is the UK dialling code for Sheffield. Calls from a 0114 number were made from a phone line issued for that area – although caller ID can be faked, so a local code is not proof the caller is local.

Who owns 0114 numbers?

Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 0114 to BT, Virgin Media Limited, Gamma Telecom Holdings 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 0114 number from abroad?

Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 0114 becomes +44 114 followed by the rest of the number.

How much does it cost to call a 0114 number?

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

Is a call from a 0114 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 0114 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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