How much does it cost to call a 01497 number?

Calls to 01497 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 01497 number — is it a scam?

Not necessarily, but be careful: scammers spoof local codes such as 01497 so a call looks like it’s from Hay-on-Wye 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 Hay-on-Wye number from abroad?

Drop the leading 0 and add +44. A number written as 01497 XXXXXX becomes +44 1497 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.

01497 Area Code – Hay-on-Wye | Dialling Code, Format & Call Charges

Q: Where is the 01497 area code?

01497 is the UK geographic dialling code for Hay-on-Wye. Any number written as 01497 XXXXXX is tied to the Hay-on-Wye dialling-code area, though with modern VoIP a business can keep its 01497 number after moving away.

Dialling code: 01497
Area: Hay-on-Wye
Number type: Geographic landline (01/02)
Local format: 01497 XXXXXX
From abroad: +44 1497 XXXXXX
Ofcom number blocks: 442
Blocks in service: 97
Range holders: 83

Where is the 01497 area code?

The 01497 dialling code is the UK geographic area code for Hay-on-Wye. Because 01497 is a geographic (01/02) code, a number using it is tied to the Hay-on-Wye dialling-code area — though with modern hosted telephony (VoIP) a business can keep a 01497 number after moving premises, so the code reflects the number’s designated area rather than a guaranteed physical location today.

Ofcom currently lists 442 number blocks under 01497, of which 97 are allocated to 83 communications providers.

Hay-on-Wye phone number format

A Hay-on-Wye 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 01497 XXXXXX (the Xs stand for the local digits). Ofcom has not reserved a fictitious drama range for 01497; for on-screen examples it recommends the unused 01632 960000–01632 960999 range.

Who holds 01497 number ranges?

Ofcom allocates 01497 numbers to providers in blocks. These providers hold the largest allocations under 01497:

Range holder (allocated by Ofcom)	Number blocks	Example range
Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited	7	`01497 700XXX`
BT	4	`01497 82XXXX`
Inet Telecoms Ltd (Voipfone)	3	`01497 570XXX`
Digital Space Group Limited	2	`01497 347XXX`
Fuse 2 Communications Ltd	2	`01497 565XXX`
TalkTalk Communications Limited	2	`01497 238XXX`
(AQ) LIMITED	1	`01497 31XXXX`
24 Seven Cloud Communications Ltd	1	`01497 583XXX`

…and 75 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.

01497 number ranges

Browse the allocated 01497 ranges by their first local digit — each guide lists the providers holding that slice of Hay-on-Wye’s numbers:

01497 2XXXXX · 9 ranges 01497 3XXXXX · 9 ranges 01497 4XXXXX · 8 ranges 01497 5XXXXX · 49 ranges 01497 6XXXXX · 4 ranges 01497 7XXXXX · 9 ranges 01497 8XXXXX · 9 ranges

Call charges for 01497 numbers

Calls to 01497 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 01497 scam calls

Fraudsters frequently spoof local dialling codes, faking the caller ID so a scam call appears to come from a Hay-on-Wye (01497) number you might trust. Remember:

A familiar 01497 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:

01495 Pontypool Area code guide 01496 Port Ellen Area code guide 01499 Inveraray Area code guide 01501 Harthill Area code guide

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01497 area code – Hay-on-Wye