How much does it cost to call a 01474 number?

Calls to 01474 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 01474 number — is it a scam?

Not necessarily, but be careful: scammers spoof local codes such as 01474 so a call looks like it’s from Gravesend 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 Gravesend number from abroad?

Drop the leading 0 and add +44. A number written as 01474 XXXXXX becomes +44 1474 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.

01474 Area Code – Gravesend | Dialling Code, Format & Call Charges

Q: Where is the 01474 area code?

01474 is the UK geographic dialling code for Gravesend. Any number written as 01474 XXXXXX is tied to the Gravesend dialling-code area, though with modern VoIP a business can keep its 01474 number after moving away.

Dialling code: 01474
Area: Gravesend
Number type: Geographic landline (01/02)
Local format: 01474 XXXXXX
From abroad: +44 1474 XXXXXX
Ofcom number blocks: 415
Blocks in service: 156
Range holders: 100

Where is the 01474 area code?

The 01474 dialling code is the UK geographic area code for Gravesend. Because 01474 is a geographic (01/02) code, a number using it is tied to the Gravesend dialling-code area — though with modern hosted telephony (VoIP) a business can keep a 01474 number after moving premises, so the code reflects the number’s designated area rather than a guaranteed physical location today.

Ofcom currently lists 415 number blocks under 01474, of which 156 are allocated to 100 communications providers.

Gravesend phone number format

A Gravesend 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 01474 XXXXXX (the Xs stand for the local digits). Ofcom has not reserved a fictitious drama range for 01474; for on-screen examples it recommends the unused 01632 960000–01632 960999 range.

Who holds 01474 number ranges?

Ofcom allocates 01474 numbers to providers in blocks. These providers hold the largest allocations under 01474:

Range holder (allocated by Ofcom)	Number blocks	Example range
BT	18	`01474 240XXX`
GCI Network Solutions Limited	11	`01474 440XXX`
GTT-EMEA LTD	6	`01474 840XXX`
TalkTalk Communications Limited	6	`01474 247XXX`
Virgin Media Limited	6	`01474 71XXXX`
Vodafone Ltd (C&W)	4	`01474 34XXXX`
Digital Space Group Limited	3	`01474 477XXX`
Resilient Limited	3	`01474 290XXX`

…and 92 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.

01474 number ranges

Browse the allocated 01474 ranges by their first local digit — each guide lists the providers holding that slice of Gravesend’s numbers:

01474 2XXXXX · 13 ranges 01474 3XXXXX · 14 ranges 01474 4XXXXX · 25 ranges 01474 5XXXXX · 19 ranges 01474 6XXXXX · 58 ranges 01474 7XXXXX · 12 ranges 01474 8XXXXX · 15 ranges

Call charges for 01474 numbers

Calls to 01474 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 01474 scam calls

Fraudsters frequently spoof local dialling codes, faking the caller ID so a scam call appears to come from a Gravesend (01474) number you might trust. Remember:

A familiar 01474 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:

01472 Grimsby Area code guide 01473 Ipswich Area code guide 01475 Greenock Area code guide 01476 Grantham Area code guide

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01474 area code – Gravesend