How much does it cost to call a 01297 number?

Calls to 01297 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 01297 number — is it a scam?

Not necessarily, but be careful: scammers spoof local codes such as 01297 so a call looks like it’s from Axminster 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 Axminster number from abroad?

Drop the leading 0 and add +44. A number written as 01297 XXXXXX becomes +44 1297 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.

01297 Area Code – Axminster | Dialling Code, Format & Call Charges

Q: Where is the 01297 area code?

01297 is the UK geographic dialling code for Axminster. Any number written as 01297 XXXXXX is tied to the Axminster dialling-code area, though with modern VoIP a business can keep its 01297 number after moving away.

Dialling code: 01297
Area: Axminster
Number type: Geographic landline (01/02)
Local format: 01297 XXXXXX
From abroad: +44 1297 XXXXXX
Ofcom number blocks: 406
Blocks in service: 120
Range holders: 93

Where is the 01297 area code?

The 01297 dialling code is the UK geographic area code for Axminster. Because 01297 is a geographic (01/02) code, a number using it is tied to the Axminster dialling-code area — though with modern hosted telephony (VoIP) a business can keep a 01297 number after moving premises, so the code reflects the number’s designated area rather than a guaranteed physical location today.

Ofcom currently lists 406 number blocks under 01297, of which 120 are allocated to 93 communications providers.

Axminster phone number format

A Axminster 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 01297 XXXXXX (the Xs stand for the local digits). Ofcom has not reserved a fictitious drama range for 01297; for on-screen examples it recommends the unused 01632 960000–01632 960999 range.

Who holds 01297 number ranges?

Ofcom allocates 01297 numbers to providers in blocks. These providers hold the largest allocations under 01297:

Range holder (allocated by Ofcom)	Number blocks	Example range
BT	19	`01297 20XXXX`
GCI Network Solutions Limited	3	`01297 37XXXX`
Sky UK Limited	3	`01297 270XXX`
TalkTalk Communications Limited	3	`01297 598XXX`
Digital Space Group Limited	2	`01297 73XXXX`
Fuse 2 Communications Ltd	2	`01297 646XXX`
Voxbone SA	2	`01297 696XXX`
(AQ) LIMITED	1	`01297 72XXXX`

…and 85 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.

01297 number ranges

Browse the allocated 01297 ranges by their first local digit — each guide lists the providers holding that slice of Axminster’s numbers:

01297 2XXXXX · 19 ranges 01297 3XXXXX · 8 ranges 01297 4XXXXX · 5 ranges 01297 5XXXXX · 10 ranges 01297 6XXXXX · 23 ranges 01297 7XXXXX · 28 ranges 01297 8XXXXX · 27 ranges

Call charges for 01297 numbers

Calls to 01297 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 01297 scam calls

Fraudsters frequently spoof local dialling codes, faking the caller ID so a scam call appears to come from a Axminster (01297) number you might trust. Remember:

A familiar 01297 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:

01295 Banbury Area code guide 01296 Aylesbury Area code guide 01298 Buxton Area code guide 01299 Bewdley Area code guide

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01297 area code – Axminster