How much does it cost to call a 01476 number?

Calls to 01476 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 01476 number — is it a scam?

Not necessarily, but be careful: scammers spoof local codes such as 01476 so a call looks like it’s from Grantham 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 Grantham number from abroad?

Drop the leading 0 and add +44. A number written as 01476 XXXXXX becomes +44 1476 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.

01476 Area Code – Grantham | Dialling Code, Format & Call Charges

Q: Where is the 01476 area code?

01476 is the UK geographic dialling code for Grantham. Any number written as 01476 XXXXXX is tied to the Grantham dialling-code area, though with modern VoIP a business can keep its 01476 number after moving away.

Dialling code: 01476
Area: Grantham
Number type: Geographic landline (01/02)
Local format: 01476 XXXXXX
From abroad: +44 1476 XXXXXX
Ofcom number blocks: 460
Blocks in service: 143
Range holders: 95

Where is the 01476 area code?

The 01476 dialling code is the UK geographic area code for Grantham. Because 01476 is a geographic (01/02) code, a number using it is tied to the Grantham dialling-code area — though with modern hosted telephony (VoIP) a business can keep a 01476 number after moving premises, so the code reflects the number’s designated area rather than a guaranteed physical location today.

Ofcom currently lists 460 number blocks under 01476, of which 143 are allocated to 95 communications providers.

Grantham phone number format

A Grantham 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 01476 XXXXXX (the Xs stand for the local digits). Ofcom has not reserved a fictitious drama range for 01476; for on-screen examples it recommends the unused 01632 960000–01632 960999 range.

Who holds 01476 number ranges?

Ofcom allocates 01476 numbers to providers in blocks. These providers hold the largest allocations under 01476:

Range holder (allocated by Ofcom)	Number blocks	Example range
Vodafone Ltd (C&W)	14	`01476 230XXX`
BT	13	`01476 249XXX`
GCI Network Solutions Limited	12	`01476 346XXX`
Sky UK Limited	4	`01476 210XXX`
TalkTalk Communications Limited	4	`01476 330XXX`
Digital Space Group Limited	3	`01476 203XXX`
Calltracks Limited	2	`01476 361XXX`
Colt Technology Services	2	`01476 383XXX`

…and 87 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.

01476 number ranges

Browse the allocated 01476 ranges by their first local digit — each guide lists the providers holding that slice of Grantham’s numbers:

01476 2XXXXX · 44 ranges 01476 3XXXXX · 46 ranges 01476 4XXXXX · 16 ranges 01476 5XXXXX · 10 ranges 01476 6XXXXX · 11 ranges 01476 8XXXXX · 7 ranges 01476 9XXXXX · 9 ranges

Call charges for 01476 numbers

Calls to 01476 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 01476 scam calls

Fraudsters frequently spoof local dialling codes, faking the caller ID so a scam call appears to come from a Grantham (01476) number you might trust. Remember:

A familiar 01476 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:

01474 Gravesend Area code guide 01475 Greenock Area code guide 01477 Holmes Chapel Area code guide 01478 Isle of Skye - Area code guide

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01476 area code – Grantham