How much does it cost to call a 01209 number?

Calls to 01209 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 01209 number — is it a scam?

Not necessarily, but be careful: scammers spoof local codes such as 01209 so a call looks like it’s from Redruth 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 Redruth number from abroad?

Drop the leading 0 and add +44. A number written as 01209 XXXXXX becomes +44 1209 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.

01209 Area Code – Redruth | Dialling Code, Format & Call Charges

Q: Where is the 01209 area code?

01209 is the UK geographic dialling code for Redruth. Any number written as 01209 XXXXXX is tied to the Redruth dialling-code area, though with modern VoIP a business can keep its 01209 number after moving away.

Dialling code: 01209
Area: Redruth
Number type: Geographic landline (01/02)
Local format: 01209 XXXXXX
From abroad: +44 1209 XXXXXX
Ofcom number blocks: 379
Blocks in service: 144
Range holders: 95

Where is the 01209 area code?

The 01209 dialling code is the UK geographic area code for Redruth. Because 01209 is a geographic (01/02) code, a number using it is tied to the Redruth dialling-code area — though with modern hosted telephony (VoIP) a business can keep a 01209 number after moving premises, so the code reflects the number’s designated area rather than a guaranteed physical location today.

Ofcom currently lists 379 number blocks under 01209, of which 144 are allocated to 95 communications providers.

Redruth phone number format

A Redruth 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 01209 XXXXXX (the Xs stand for the local digits). Ofcom has not reserved a fictitious drama range for 01209; for on-screen examples it recommends the unused 01632 960000–01632 960999 range.

Who holds 01209 number ranges?

Ofcom allocates 01209 numbers to providers in blocks. These providers hold the largest allocations under 01209:

Range holder (allocated by Ofcom)	Number blocks	Example range
BT	14	`01209 20XXXX`
Barritel Limited	10	`01209 450XXX`
Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited	9	`01209 700XXX`
Magrathea Telecommunications Limited	6	`01209 800XXX`
TalkTalk Communications Limited	5	`01209 418XXX`
GCI Network Solutions Limited	4	`01209 27XXXX`
Inet Telecoms Ltd (Voipfone)	3	`01209 500XXX`
Colt Technology Services	2	`01209 874XXX`

…and 87 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.

01209 number ranges

Browse the allocated 01209 ranges by their first local digit — each guide lists the providers holding that slice of Redruth’s numbers:

01209 2XXXXX · 22 ranges 01209 3XXXXX · 10 ranges 01209 4XXXXX · 17 ranges 01209 5XXXXX · 28 ranges 01209 6XXXXX · 10 ranges 01209 7XXXXX · 15 ranges 01209 8XXXXX · 26 ranges 01209 9XXXXX · 16 ranges

Call charges for 01209 numbers

Calls to 01209 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 01209 scam calls

Fraudsters frequently spoof local dialling codes, faking the caller ID so a scam call appears to come from a Redruth (01209) number you might trust. Remember:

A familiar 01209 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:

01207 Consett Area code guide 01208 Bodmin Area code guide 0121 Birmingham Area code guide 01223 Cambridge Area code guide

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01209 area code – Redruth