Geographic numbers

01274 numbers in Bradford

01274 is the area code for Bradford. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 577 number ranges starting 01274, allocated to 92 providers. The largest holder is BT, with 28% of them.

Number type
Geographic numbers
01 / 02
Area
Bradford
0 area codes
Ofcom ranges
577
424 allocated
First allocated
1994
92 providers

Who were 01274 ranges given to?

Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.

  • BT160 ranges
  • Not allocated to a provider153 ranges
  • Sky UK Limited37 ranges
  • Virgin Media Limited33 ranges
  • Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited29 ranges
  • TalkTalk Communications Limited23 ranges
  • GCI Network Solutions Limited20 ranges
  • Vodafone Ltd (C&W)8 ranges
  • Magrathea Telecommunications Limited7 ranges
  • Colt Technology Services6 ranges
  • Barritel Limited5 ranges
  • Lumen Technologies UK Limited3 ranges

+ 81 more

Range status

How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 01274.

Allocated · 424 Protected · 149 Free · 3 Quarantined · 1

Allocations by year

19942026

What do these statuses mean?

Explore by the next digit

Each block below starts 01274. Pick one to narrow it down.

What a 01274 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

01274 numbers: common questions

Who owns 01274 numbers?

Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 01274 to BT, Sky UK 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 01274 number from abroad?

Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 01274 becomes +44 1274 followed by the rest of the number.

How much does it cost to call a 01274 number?

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

Is a call from a 01274 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 01274 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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