How much does it cost to call a 01472 number?

Calls to 01472 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 01472 number — is it a scam?

Not necessarily, but be careful: scammers spoof local codes such as 01472 so a call looks like it’s from Grimsby 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 Grimsby number from abroad?

Drop the leading 0 and add +44. A number written as 01472 XXXXXX becomes +44 1472 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.

01472 Area Code – Grimsby | Dialling Code, Format & Call Charges

Q: Where is the 01472 area code?

01472 is the UK geographic dialling code for Grimsby. Any number written as 01472 XXXXXX is tied to the Grimsby dialling-code area, though with modern VoIP a business can keep its 01472 number after moving away.

Dialling code: 01472
Area: Grimsby
Number type: Geographic landline (01/02)
Local format: 01472 XXXXXX
From abroad: +44 1472 XXXXXX
Ofcom number blocks: 406
Blocks in service: 222
Range holders: 105

Where is the 01472 area code?

The 01472 dialling code is the UK geographic area code for Grimsby. Because 01472 is a geographic (01/02) code, a number using it is tied to the Grimsby dialling-code area — though with modern hosted telephony (VoIP) a business can keep a 01472 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 01472, of which 222 are allocated to 105 communications providers.

Grimsby phone number format

A Grimsby 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 01472 XXXXXX (the Xs stand for the local digits). Ofcom has not reserved a fictitious drama range for 01472; for on-screen examples it recommends the unused 01632 960000–01632 960999 range.

Who holds 01472 number ranges?

Ofcom allocates 01472 numbers to providers in blocks. These providers hold the largest allocations under 01472:

Range holder (allocated by Ofcom)	Number blocks	Example range
BT	35	`01472 20XXXX`
Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited	15	`01472 400XXX`
Virgin Media Limited	15	`01472 23XXXX`
GCI Network Solutions Limited	11	`01472 66XXXX`
Sky UK Limited	11	`01472 429XXX`
TalkTalk Communications Limited	8	`01472 453XXX`
Vodafone Ltd (C&W)	8	`01472 30XXXX`
Barritel Limited	7	`01472 760XXX`

…and 97 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.

01472 number ranges

Browse the allocated 01472 ranges by their first local digit — each guide lists the providers holding that slice of Grimsby’s numbers:

01472 2XXXXX · 19 ranges 01472 3XXXXX · 10 ranges 01472 4XXXXX · 62 ranges 01472 5XXXXX · 42 ranges 01472 6XXXXX · 9 ranges 01472 7XXXXX · 31 ranges 01472 8XXXXX · 29 ranges 01472 9XXXXX · 20 ranges

Call charges for 01472 numbers

Calls to 01472 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 01472 scam calls

Fraudsters frequently spoof local dialling codes, faking the caller ID so a scam call appears to come from a Grimsby (01472) number you might trust. Remember:

A familiar 01472 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:

01470 Isle of Skye – Area code guide 01471 Isle of Skye – Area code guide 01473 Ipswich Area code guide 01474 Gravesend Area code guide

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01472 area code – Grimsby