How much does it cost to call a 01423 number?

Calls to 01423 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 01423 number — is it a scam?

Not necessarily, but be careful: scammers spoof local codes such as 01423 so a call looks like it’s from Boroughbridge 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 Boroughbridge number from abroad?

Drop the leading 0 and add +44. A number written as 01423 XXXXXX becomes +44 1423 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.

01423 Area Code – Boroughbridge | Dialling Code, Format & Call Charges

Q: Where is the 01423 area code?

01423 is the UK geographic dialling code for Boroughbridge. Any number written as 01423 XXXXXX is tied to the Boroughbridge dialling-code area, though with modern VoIP a business can keep its 01423 number after moving away.

Dialling code: 01423
Area: Boroughbridge
Number type: Geographic landline (01/02)
Local format: 01423 XXXXXX
From abroad: +44 1423 XXXXXX
Ofcom number blocks: 505
Blocks in service: 251
Range holders: 107

Where is the 01423 area code?

The 01423 dialling code is the UK geographic area code for Boroughbridge. Because 01423 is a geographic (01/02) code, a number using it is tied to the Boroughbridge dialling-code area — though with modern hosted telephony (VoIP) a business can keep a 01423 number after moving premises, so the code reflects the number’s designated area rather than a guaranteed physical location today.

Ofcom currently lists 505 number blocks under 01423, of which 251 are allocated to 107 communications providers.

Boroughbridge phone number format

A Boroughbridge 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 01423 XXXXXX (the Xs stand for the local digits). Ofcom has not reserved a fictitious drama range for 01423; for on-screen examples it recommends the unused 01632 960000–01632 960999 range.

Who holds 01423 number ranges?

Ofcom allocates 01423 numbers to providers in blocks. These providers hold the largest allocations under 01423:

Range holder (allocated by Ofcom)	Number blocks	Example range
BT	31	`01423 32XXXX`
Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited	21	`01423 222XXX`
Vodafone Ltd (C&W)	13	`01423 280XXX`
Sky UK Limited	11	`01423 398XXX`
GCI Network Solutions Limited	10	`01423 208XXX`
Magrathea Telecommunications Limited	7	`01423 590XXX`
TalkTalk Communications Limited	6	`01423 202XXX`
IOVOX Limited	5	`01423 427XXX`

…and 99 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.

01423 number ranges

Browse the allocated 01423 ranges by their first local digit — each guide lists the providers holding that slice of Boroughbridge’s numbers:

01423 2XXXXX · 58 ranges 01423 3XXXXX · 26 ranges 01423 4XXXXX · 57 ranges 01423 5XXXXX · 28 ranges 01423 6XXXXX · 53 ranges 01423 7XXXXX · 9 ranges 01423 8XXXXX · 19 ranges 01423 9XXXXX · 1 ranges

Call charges for 01423 numbers

Calls to 01423 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 01423 scam calls

Fraudsters frequently spoof local dialling codes, faking the caller ID so a scam call appears to come from a Boroughbridge (01423) number you might trust. Remember:

A familiar 01423 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:

01420 Alton Area code guide 01422 Halifax Area code guide 01424 Hastings Area code guide 01425 Ringwood Area code guide

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01423 area code – Boroughbridge