How much does it cost to call a 01249 number?

Calls to 01249 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 01249 number — is it a scam?

Not necessarily, but be careful: scammers spoof local codes such as 01249 so a call looks like it’s from Chippenham 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 Chippenham number from abroad?

Drop the leading 0 and add +44. A number written as 01249 XXXXXX becomes +44 1249 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.

01249 Area Code – Chippenham | Dialling Code, Format & Call Charges

Q: Where is the 01249 area code?

01249 is the UK geographic dialling code for Chippenham. Any number written as 01249 XXXXXX is tied to the Chippenham dialling-code area, though with modern VoIP a business can keep its 01249 number after moving away.

Dialling code: 01249
Area: Chippenham
Number type: Geographic landline (01/02)
Local format: 01249 XXXXXX
From abroad: +44 1249 XXXXXX
Ofcom number blocks: 388
Blocks in service: 164
Range holders: 104

Where is the 01249 area code?

The 01249 dialling code is the UK geographic area code for Chippenham. Because 01249 is a geographic (01/02) code, a number using it is tied to the Chippenham dialling-code area — though with modern hosted telephony (VoIP) a business can keep a 01249 number after moving premises, so the code reflects the number’s designated area rather than a guaranteed physical location today.

Ofcom currently lists 388 number blocks under 01249, of which 164 are allocated to 104 communications providers.

Chippenham phone number format

A Chippenham 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 01249 XXXXXX (the Xs stand for the local digits). Ofcom has not reserved a fictitious drama range for 01249; for on-screen examples it recommends the unused 01632 960000–01632 960999 range.

Who holds 01249 number ranges?

Ofcom allocates 01249 numbers to providers in blocks. These providers hold the largest allocations under 01249:

Range holder (allocated by Ofcom)	Number blocks	Example range
BT	20	`01249 11XXXX`
GCI Network Solutions Limited	11	`01249 480XXX`
Vodafone Ltd (C&W)	10	`01249 360XXX`
TalkTalk Communications Limited	6	`01249 247XXX`
GTT-EMEA LTD	4	`01249 625XXX`
Digital Space Group Limited	3	`01249 50XXXX`
Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited	3	`01249 47XXXX`
Resilient Limited	3	`01249 830XXX`

…and 96 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.

01249 number ranges

Browse the allocated 01249 ranges by their first local digit — each guide lists the providers holding that slice of Chippenham’s numbers:

01249 1XXXXX · 1 ranges 01249 2XXXXX · 10 ranges 01249 3XXXXX · 13 ranges 01249 4XXXXX · 18 ranges 01249 5XXXXX · 57 ranges 01249 6XXXXX · 18 ranges 01249 7XXXXX · 18 ranges 01249 8XXXXX · 11 ranges 01249 9XXXXX · 18 ranges

Call charges for 01249 numbers

Calls to 01249 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 01249 scam calls

Fraudsters frequently spoof local dialling codes, faking the caller ID so a scam call appears to come from a Chippenham (01249) number you might trust. Remember:

A familiar 01249 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:

01246 Chesterfield Area code guide 01248 Bangor Area code guide 01250 Blairgowrie Area code guide 01252 Aldershot Area code guide

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01249 area code – Chippenham