Geographic numbers

012254 numbers in Bath

Numbers beginning 012254 are part of the Bath dialling area, whose area code is 01225. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 37 number ranges starting 012254, allocated to 9 providers. The largest holder is BT, with 38% of them.

Number type
Geographic numbers
01 / 02
Area
Bath
Area code 01225
Ofcom ranges
37
29 allocated
First allocated
1994
9 providers

Who were 012254 ranges given to?

Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.

  • BT14 ranges
  • Not allocated to a provider8 ranges
  • Vodafone Ltd (C&W)4 ranges
  • Redcentric Solutions Limited4 ranges
  • Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited2 ranges
  • Nexbridge Communications Limited1 range
  • Belgacom International Carrier Services SA1 range
  • Virgin Media Limited1 range
  • Mintaka Limited1 range
  • Dial 9 Communications Limited1 range

Range status

How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 012254.

Allocated · 29 Protected · 8

Allocations by year

19942016

What do these statuses mean?

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What a 012254 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

012254 numbers: common questions

Where is the 01225 area code?

01225 is the UK dialling code for Bath. Calls from a 01225 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 012254 numbers?

Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 012254 to BT, Vodafone Ltd (C&W), Redcentric Solutions 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 012254 number from abroad?

Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 01225 becomes +44 1225 followed by the rest of the number.

How much does it cost to call a 012254 number?

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

Is a call from a 012254 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 012254 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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