How much does it cost to call a 01207 number?

Calls to 01207 numbers are standard geographic landline calls, charged at your provider’s normal UK landline rate and usually included in inclusive minutes — the same as calling an 03 number.

I had a missed call from a 01207 number — is it a scam?

Not necessarily, but be careful: scammers spoof local codes such as 01207 so a call looks like it’s from Consett and you’re more likely to answer. If in doubt, hang up and call the organisation back on a number you find independently.

How do I dial a Consett number from abroad?

Drop the leading 0 and add +44. A number written as 01207 XXXXXX becomes +44 1207 XXXXXX when dialled internationally.

Can this tool tell me who owns the number?

No. It shows the area of the dialling code and the provider Ofcom allocated the number range to — not the individual or business holding a specific number, which may also have been ported to another network.

01207 Area Code – Consett | Dialling Code, Format & Call Charges

Q: Where is the 01207 area code?

01207 is the UK geographic dialling code for Consett. Any number written as 01207 XXXXXX is tied to the Consett dialling-code area, though with modern VoIP a business can keep its 01207 number after moving away.

Dialling code: 01207
Area: Consett
Number type: Geographic landline (01/02)
Local format: 01207 XXXXXX
From abroad: +44 1207 XXXXXX
Ofcom number blocks: 451
Blocks in service: 154
Range holders: 98

Where is the 01207 area code?

The 01207 dialling code is the UK geographic area code for Consett. Because 01207 is a geographic (01/02) code, a number using it is tied to the Consett dialling-code area — though with modern hosted telephony (VoIP) a business can keep a 01207 number after moving premises, so the code reflects the number’s designated area rather than a guaranteed physical location today.

Ofcom currently lists 451 number blocks under 01207, of which 154 are allocated to 98 communications providers.

Consett phone number format

A Consett number is made up of a 5-digit area code followed by a 5 or 6-digit local number. Written in full it looks like 01207 XXXXXX (the Xs stand for the local digits). Ofcom has not reserved a fictitious drama range for 01207; for on-screen examples it recommends the unused 01632 960000–01632 960999 range.

Who holds 01207 number ranges?

Ofcom allocates 01207 numbers to providers in blocks. These providers hold the largest allocations under 01207:

Range holder (allocated by Ofcom)	Number blocks	Example range
BT	14	`01207 21XXXX`
GCI Network Solutions Limited	12	`01207 200XXX`
Sky UK Limited	10	`01207 329XXX`
Virgin Media Limited	9	`01207 315XXX`
TalkTalk Communications Limited	7	`01207 437XXX`
Vodafone Ltd (C&W)	4	`01207 22XXXX`
Barritel Limited	2	`01207 37XXXX`
Colt Technology Services	2	`01207 788XXX`

…and 90 more providers hold smaller allocations in this range.

Ofcom’s data shows the provider each number range was originally allocated to — not who holds an individual number today. Numbers are frequently moved (ported) between providers, and no public database reveals the person or business behind a specific number, so treat any service that claims to with suspicion.

01207 number ranges

Browse the allocated 01207 ranges by their first local digit — each guide lists the providers holding that slice of Consett’s numbers:

01207 2XXXXX · 19 ranges 01207 3XXXXX · 13 ranges 01207 4XXXXX · 10 ranges 01207 5XXXXX · 17 ranges 01207 6XXXXX · 24 ranges 01207 7XXXXX · 58 ranges 01207 8XXXXX · 13 ranges

Call charges for 01207 numbers

Calls to 01207 geographic numbers are charged at your phone provider’s standard UK landline rate and are normally included in inclusive call minutes. UK-wide 03 numbers are guaranteed by Ofcom to cost the same as 01/02 calls, while 084, 087 and 09 numbers cost considerably more — always check the prefix before you dial.

Spotting spoofed 01207 scam calls

Fraudsters frequently spoof local dialling codes, faking the caller ID so a scam call appears to come from a Consett (01207) number you might trust. Remember:

A familiar 01207 area code is not proof the caller is local or genuine — caller ID can be faked.
Banks, HMRC and the police will never ask you to move money or share passwords or one-time codes over the phone.
If a call feels off, hang up, wait a moment, and call the organisation back on a number from their official website or your statement.
Report nuisance calls to the ICO and forward scam texts to 7726 (free).

Other dialling codes in this range

Numerically adjacent UK dialling codes:

01205 Boston Area code guide 01206 Colchester Area code guide 01208 Bodmin Area code guide 01209 Redruth Area code guide

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01207 area code – Consett