How much does it cost to call a 01252 number?

Calls to 01252 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 01252 number — is it a scam?

Not necessarily, but be careful: scammers spoof local codes such as 01252 so a call looks like it’s from Aldershot 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 Aldershot number from abroad?

Drop the leading 0 and add +44. A number written as 01252 XXXXXX becomes +44 1252 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.

01252 Area Code – Aldershot | Dialling Code, Format & Call Charges

Q: Where is the 01252 area code?

01252 is the UK geographic dialling code for Aldershot. Any number written as 01252 XXXXXX is tied to the Aldershot dialling-code area, though with modern VoIP a business can keep its 01252 number after moving away.

Dialling code: 01252
Area: Aldershot
Number type: Geographic landline (01/02)
Local format: 01252 XXXXXX
From abroad: +44 1252 XXXXXX
Ofcom number blocks: 478
Blocks in service: 367
Range holders: 109

Where is the 01252 area code?

The 01252 dialling code is the UK geographic area code for Aldershot. Because 01252 is a geographic (01/02) code, a number using it is tied to the Aldershot dialling-code area — though with modern hosted telephony (VoIP) a business can keep a 01252 number after moving premises, so the code reflects the number’s designated area rather than a guaranteed physical location today.

Ofcom currently lists 478 number blocks under 01252, of which 367 are allocated to 109 communications providers.

Aldershot phone number format

A Aldershot 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 01252 XXXXXX (the Xs stand for the local digits). Ofcom has not reserved a fictitious drama range for 01252; for on-screen examples it recommends the unused 01632 960000–01632 960999 range.

Who holds 01252 number ranges?

Ofcom allocates 01252 numbers to providers in blocks. These providers hold the largest allocations under 01252:

Range holder (allocated by Ofcom)	Number blocks	Example range
BT	126	`01252 134XXX`
Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited	26	`01252 221XXX`
Sky UK Limited	19	`01252 202XXX`
Virgin Media Limited	17	`01252 291XXX`
Vodafone Ltd (C&W)	15	`01252 30XXXX`
GTT-EMEA LTD	10	`01252 630XXX`
TGL Services (UK) Ltd	9	`01252 580XXX`
GCI Network Solutions Limited	8	`01252 220XXX`

…and 101 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.

01252 number ranges

Browse the allocated 01252 ranges by their first local digit — each guide lists the providers holding that slice of Aldershot’s numbers:

01252 1XXXXX · 5 ranges 01252 2XXXXX · 79 ranges 01252 3XXXXX · 10 ranges 01252 4XXXXX · 47 ranges 01252 5XXXXX · 29 ranges 01252 6XXXXX · 27 ranges 01252 7XXXXX · 38 ranges 01252 8XXXXX · 46 ranges 01252 9XXXXX · 86 ranges

Call charges for 01252 numbers

Calls to 01252 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 01252 scam calls

Fraudsters frequently spoof local dialling codes, faking the caller ID so a scam call appears to come from a Aldershot (01252) number you might trust. Remember:

A familiar 01252 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:

01249 Chippenham Area code guide 01250 Blairgowrie Area code guide 01253 Blackpool Area code guide 01254 Blackburn Area code guide

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01252 area code – Aldershot