Geographic numbers

01429 numbers in Hartlepool

01429 is the area code for Hartlepool. Ofcom’s numbering data lists 415 number ranges starting 01429, allocated to 95 providers. The largest holder is BT, with 3% of them.

Number type
Geographic numbers
01 / 02
Area
Hartlepool
0 area codes
Ofcom ranges
415
149 allocated
First allocated
1994
95 providers

Who were 01429 ranges given to?

Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.

  • Not allocated to a provider266 ranges
  • BT14 ranges
  • GCI Network Solutions Limited12 ranges
  • Sky UK Limited9 ranges
  • Virgin Media Limited9 ranges
  • TalkTalk Communications Limited7 ranges
  • Vodafone Ltd (C&W)4 ranges
  • Digital Space Group Limited3 ranges
  • Colt Technology Services2 ranges
  • Fuse 2 Communications Ltd2 ranges
  • Calltracks Limited2 ranges
  • Inet Telecoms Ltd (Voipfone)1 range

+ 84 more

Range status

How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 01429.

Protected · 258 Allocated · 149 Free · 7 Quarantined · 1

Allocations by year

19942026

What do these statuses mean?

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Each block below starts 01429. Pick one to narrow it down.

What a 01429 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

01429 numbers: common questions

Who owns 01429 numbers?

Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 01429 to BT, GCI Network Solutions Limited, Sky UK 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 01429 number from abroad?

Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 01429 becomes +44 1429 followed by the rest of the number.

How much does it cost to call a 01429 number?

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

Is a call from a 01429 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 01429 number call you?

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